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Don't miss this! Dr. Claire Bird of our Science Advisory Board discusses the impact of the new ASHRAE draft standard on controlling infectious aerosols. She believes it's a game-changer for Australia! Read her insights here: hvacrnews.com.au/news/australia… #IAQ #HVAC #COVID19 #ASHRAE

@Drferremd @LauraleeDukesh1 It is important to continue monitoring the potential long-term health effects of the virus and encourage individuals to take appropriate precautions to prevent its spread.

@MrkStdngr @LongCovidHell The current frequency of COVID-19 reinfection is concerning and could have significant consequences if not addressed. #COVID19 #PublicHealth

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President Biden ordered the deployment of all available federal firefighting assets after noxious haze from Canada’s wildfires plunged air quality on the East Coast to hazardous levels. Millions of people continue to breathe acrid air, including in New York, which was shrouded in an orange apocalyptic haze, and down into Pennsylvania, which is recording some of the worst air quality in the world. wapo.st/42vcnYd

Check out this almost unbelievable time-lapse of wildfire smoke consuming the World Trade Center and the New York City skyline. Those vulnerable to poor air quality, including seniors and young children, should limit time outdoors if possible. More: AirNow.gov

Historic news! 📢 For the first time, the @CDCgov sets a minimum ventilation target: 5 ACH of clean air for all occupied indoor spaces! 🏢🌬️ Learn more about this significant move towards healthier buildings in the updated guidance: bit.ly/3nCDcV #AirQuality

#IndoorAirQualityNews: University Of York to build £1.2m INTERIORS Facility for indoor air quality research. The project will examine air quality under varying conditions. Led by Prof. Carlsaw. Read more: bit.ly/UoY_IAQ_Study #IAQ

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Good hand and respiratory hygiene are important in preventing the spread of germs. #iGAS #COVID19 #publichealth contagionlive.com/view/invasive-…

The CDC has also reported a similar trend in the US, with iGAS infections remaining high in children and some areas seeing an increase in iGAS infections in adults, particularly in those aged 65 years or older.

#iGASNews A new study presented at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases reports a resurgence of invasive group A streptococci (iGAS) infections in the UK after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted.

Read more at nature.com/articles/d4158… #IndoorAirPollution #PublicHealth #AirQuality

Indoor air pollution is also a source of inequality, disproportionately affecting poorer and marginalized people. Urgent attention from policymakers and scientists is necessary to improve indoor air quality equitably.

Indoor air pollution is a neglected issue that led to the deaths of over three million people in 2020, almost as many as outdoor air pollution.

The study used US Department of Veterans Affairs electronic health databases and examined hospitalizations between Oct 1, 2022, and Jan 31, 2023. Read more at: contagionlive.com/view/mortality… #COVID19 #influenza #healthnews

#COVID19News A new study in @JAMAHealthForum found that the difference in deaths between COVID-19 and influenza has decreased since the pandemic's early days. However, COVID-19 hospitalizations still carry a higher risk of death than influenza.