Coronavirus

Read: Virologists to Americans: Get Your Flu Shot This Year

Virologists to Americans: Get Your Flu Shot This Year

Experts say the combination of the coronavirus and the flu this fall and winter could exacerbate the strain on the U.S. public health system, which is struggling already.

Read: Registration for the Virtual IAHSS 2020 Annual Conference Closes August 20

Registration for the Virtual IAHSS 2020 Annual Conference Closes August 20

IAHSS’ online conference is now scheduled for September 1-3.

Read: Big Ten, Pac-12 Cancel Fall Football Seasons, Aim to Play in Spring

Big Ten, Pac-12 Cancel Fall Football Seasons, Aim to Play in Spring

The remaining Power Five conferences in the NCAA — the SEC, ACC and Big 12 — have not made a decision on the status of their 2020 football season.

Read: The Challenges of Turning HVAC and Other Building Systems Back On as Campuses Reopen

The Challenges of Turning HVAC and Other Building Systems Back On as Campuses Reopen

For building and energy managers, reopening campus buildings cannot be done with the flip of a switch. Here’s how monitoring-based commissioning can help.

Read: Northwell Health Wants to Buy Its Own Medical Supply Company

Northwell Health Wants to Buy Its Own Medical Supply Company

The purchase will help New York’s largest hospital network avoid the PPE and ventilator supply chain issues it experienced this spring during the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.

Read: UC System Requiring Flu Shots for All Students, Staff By Nov. 1

UC System Requiring Flu Shots for All Students, Staff By Nov. 1

The intention of the newly signed executive order is to avoid a surge of flu cases at healthcare facilities as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Read: UPDATE: Coronavirus Has Killed More Than 600 U.S. Healthcare Workers

UPDATE: Coronavirus Has Killed More Than 600 U.S. Healthcare Workers

However, the death toll of healthcare workers from COVID-19 is most likely higher.

Read: Embrace the Trace Program Boosts COVID-19 Tracing

Embrace the Trace Program Boosts COVID-19 Tracing

Users provide their email address and phone number and are issued a unique QR code to be presented for scanning when they enter and leave a gathering place.

Read: Body Temperature Scanning Systems 101: Here’s Your Technology Primer

Body Temperature Scanning Systems 101: Here’s Your Technology Primer

Body temperature scanning systems are cropping up left and right as a response to COVID-19 restrictions, but how can a campus determine which one is right for their organization?

Read: 2 Studies Suggest Young Children May Be Major Drivers of the Coronavirus Pandemic

2 Studies Suggest Young Children May Be Major Drivers of the Coronavirus Pandemic

One study also found that children, ages five to 17 with mild or moderate coronavirus symptoms have as much virus in their nasopharynx as adults.

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