Real-Time Monitoring Urged for Aerosol-Generating Dental Procedures Amid COVID-19
Experts emphasize the importance of real-time monitoring of aerosol-generating dental procedures to mitigate the risk of viral transmission to both dental staff and patients, highlighting the potential role of such particles in COVID-19 spread within dental settings.
March 2023
Adequate Ventilation Crucial in Preventing Indoor Transmission of SARS-CoV-2
A new evidence review underscores the importance of adequate ventilation in indoor environments to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, particularly emphasizing its role in preventing long-distance transmission (>2m) of the virus.
March 2023
Omicron Variant Associated with Reduced Risk of Long COVID, British Researchers Find
The Omicron variant demonstrates a lower likelihood of causing long COVID compared to earlier strains of the virus, according to findings from British researchers, offering potential insights into the variant's clinical impact.
March 2023
WHO Reconvenes Emergency Committee to Address Monkeypox Outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) announces the reconvening of the Emergency Committee to address the escalating monkeypox outbreak, with Europe emerging as the epicenter of the crisis, warranting urgent international response and coordination.
March 2023
Enteric Viruses Pose Transmission Risks Through Saliva, NIH Study Finds
NIH scientists uncover evidence suggesting that enteric viruses, including norovirus and other enteroviruses, can spread through saliva, highlighting the potential for oral transmission routes and the importance of effective hygiene measures to prevent viral dissemination.
March 2023
