Infection Control - February 2020
CDC warns of U.S. coronavirus outbreaks
Clusters of infection are likely in American communities
2/28/2020
Emergency prep experts are urging Americans to stock up on supplies for coronavirus
Public health officials warn about more cases coming to the United States
2/28/2020
UPMC, linen supplier settle fungal infection victims' families
The lawsuits accused UPMC and Paris Cleaners of negligence
2/28/2020
Dedicated ambulance used to transport San Antonio coronavirus patient
The San Antonio case was the 15th confirmed case in the U.S.
2/27/2020
CDC prepares for possible coronavirus pandemic in the US
Health officials say that they expect more cases to arise and are planning for the worst case scenario
2/27/2020
EPA registers first disinfectants effective against Candida auris
C. auris cases in U.S. top 1,000
2/26/2020
California city gets court order to delay establishing a coronavirus quarantine site
The restraining order prevents transportation of anyone infected with or exposed to the coronavirus to Costa Mesa
2/26/2020
Survey: Doctors aren't confident about U.S. preparedness for outbreak
The recent survey found that most doctors aren't very worried about the coronavirus, but their patients are
2/26/2020
34 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the U.S.
This includes 21 cases of returning travelers, as well as 13 U.S. cases
2/25/2020
Baby with heart condition dies after mold exposure at Seattle hospital
14 patients had developed surgical site infections from Aspergillus since 2001
2/25/2020
Protecting staff, supplies amid coronavirus
Concerns may be contributing to a growing shortage of personal protective equipment
2/25/2020
Study finds coronavirus may have multiple infection routes
Scientists report evidence of an oral-fecal transmission route
2/24/2020
Scientists invent germ-fighting fabric for healthcare
The team is working to embed a germ-killing agent into hospital garments
2/24/2020
CMS stresses infection control basics amid coronavirus outbreak
CMS sent a memo to state survey agency directors urging them to double down on compliance
2/24/2020
Disinfecting surfaces in coronavirus outbreak
Human coronaviruses can remain active on surfaces such as metal, glass, or plastic for up to 9 days after exposure
2/21/2020
How to care for patients with possible coronavirus
Spread is thought to occur mostly from close contact via respiratory droplets
2/21/2020
BBC website offers visual guide to Coronavirus outbreak
The virus has killed more than 2,000 so far - more than the 774 killed in the 2003 Sars epidemic
2/20/2020
CDC estimates the flu has sickened 22 million
There have been 210,000 hospitalizations and 12,000 deaths
2/20/2020
Coronaviruses can survive on surfaces for up to 9 days
Study finds virus remains infectious at room temperature for more than a week
2/19/2020
CDC estimates flu deaths at 14,000
The CDC estimates the flu has caused 26 million illnesses, 250,000 hospitalizations this season
2/19/2020
How coronavirus compares to flu, Ebola, other outbreaks
National Geographic creates a chart to explain the comparison
2/19/2020
New study shows how coronavirus is spreading
41 percent of the first 138 patients diagnosed at one hospital in Wuhan, China, were presumed to be infected in that hospital
2/19/2020
U.S. hospitals, already stressed by flu season, brace for Coronavirus
With much medical equipment and drugs made in China, health experts are watching the global supply chain
2/18/2020
Preparing for coronavirus spread
The World Health Organization, U.S. hospitals and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are all getting ready
2/18/2020
How U.S. hospitals are preparing for coronavirus
The CDC is recommending that doctors and hospitals adopt a cautious approach
2/18/2020
Coronavirus testing Seattle’s infectious disease response
After responding to the first American case of the virus, healthcare workers say they are prepared.
2/18/2020
15th coronavirus case reported in U.S. while death toll spikes in China
China's Hubei province announced 242 new deaths from the coronavirus on Feb 13
2/14/2020
Comparing the flu and the coronavirus
The flu has sickened an estimated 19 million people in the U.S. this season
2/14/2020
Experts investigating whether the coronavirus can spread through bathroom pipes
Hong Kong apartment building partially evacuated over fears of spread through plumbing
2/13/2020
Study suggests toilet flushing spreads C. diff in hospital bathrooms
Closing the toilet lid before flushing may help limit the spread of germs
2/13/2020
Experts say coronavirus looking like a pandemic
Rising caseloads suggest the coronavirus may make its way across the world
2/12/2020
FDA tells Purell to stop claiming it can prevent flu
Marketing campaign also claims product can prevent ebola spread
2/10/2020
US hospitals are preparing for coronavirus outbreak
Healthcare facilities are being told to limit the number of patients they treat, but also be prepared to react if the cases spike
2/7/2020
Flu virus has killed 10,000 so far this season
Flu activity continued to rise in the week ending Jan. 25
2/6/2020
Past experience with MERS, Ebola can help prep for coronavirus
Hospital personnel should observe standard, contact and airborne precautions
2/6/2020
CDC working to expanding coronavirus testing capabilities
The US has at least 11 confirmed cases as of Feb. 3
2/5/2020
Real-time location systems can reduce hospital infections
Ensuring that healthcare workers always clean their hands before interacting with a patient is key
2/5/2020
Worry about flu, not coronavirus, Va. doctor says
Since the start of the flu season, the Carilion Clinic in Roanoke has treated about 2,170 patients with influenza
2/5/2020
Are U.S. hospitals ready for the corona virus?
Federal officials say they are monitoring the virus
2/4/2020
WHO declares coronavirus a global health emergency
The coronavirus has infected more people than the 2003 SARS epidemic
2/3/2020
First person-to-person transmission of coronavirus virus in the US confirmed
The husband of an Illinois woman with Wuhan coronavirus is now infected
2/3/2020
Healthcare providers urged to have a 'high index of suspicion' when screening for coronavirus
At least five cases of the coronavirus have been detected in the U.S.
2/3/2020
