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As COVID Recedes, New Challenges Arise
Key Points: In today’s Recommendations for Industry, we discuss how COVID-19 has impacted other areas of public health. Read more below. In the U.S., new COVID-19 cases have dropped by 42%; although death rates and hospitalizations remain high (CIDRAP). However, around the world, COVID-19 still persists. In fact, in Hong Kong, daily cases have now…
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Vaccine Mandate & Booster Updates
In today’s Recommendations for Industry, we provide updates on the vaccine mandate and boosters. Read more below. Canada’s government announced last Thursday that it has lifted the “global advisory asking Canadians to avoid non-essential travel outside the country”; however, it still discourages and advises against cruise ship travel. U.S. pharmacies and doctors are now facing…
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US & Global Hotspots Prompt Recommendation for Continued Protections
In today’s Recommendations for Industry, we discuss TAG’s Weekly COVID-19 Matrix, U.S. and global hotspots, continued masking, and vaccine booster shots. Read more below. The FDA has authorized Moderna and J&J booster shots. Additionally, they are allowing for the mixing and matching of different COVID-19 vaccines [NYT]. French pharmaceutical company, Valneva’s COVID-19 vaccine has demonstrated…
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Influenza, COVID-19 Vaccines and Vaccinations
In today’s Recommendations for Industry, we discuss the conversations, news, and status of influenza, COVID-19, and their vaccines and vaccinations. Read more below. Research published through SUNY Geneseo of limiting COVID-19 on college campuses has found that “masking was the most effective non-pharmaceutical way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on a college campus, followed…
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Tracking Workplace Transmissible Diseases
In today’s Recommendations for Industry, we discuss tracking other (non-COVID 19) workplace transmissible diseases including Legionnaires Disease. Read more below. The WHO is warning of the “strong likelihood” of new and possibly more dangerous variants. Watch WHO’s discussion on Youtube. The new center of the pandemic is now Indonesia! Canada is re-opening its borders! The…
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Planning for Fall Respiratory Illnesses
Planning for Fall Respiratory Illnesses Key Points: In today’s Recommendations for Industry, we discuss how and why businesses should be using the expected “quiet” of summer to develop plans to reduce the impacts of fall respiratory illnesses. Read more below. The HHS has begun a “We Can Do This: COVID-19 Public Education Campaign” to increase…
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The Idea of “Respiratory Hygiene” and Maintaining Robust Hygiene Practices Post-COVID
The Idea of “Respiratory Hygiene” and Maintaining Robust Hygiene Practices Post-COVID Key Points: In today’s Recommendations for Industry, we discuss the importance of maintaining robust hygiene practices even while reducing other COVID-19 protections. Read more below. At this time, OSHA tells employers to follow CDC’s mask guidance. Both National Law Review & JD Supra break…
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Maintaining Public Health Worker Protections: Hepatitis
Maintaining Public Health Worker Protections: Hepatitis Key Points: Key Points: In today’s Recommendations for Industry, we discuss continuing your public health worker protections for the control of Hepatitis in the wake of the lingering outbreak. Read More below. COVID-19 infections are on the rise in South Asia. In India, and countries surrounding it (including Afghanistan,…
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A COVID Projection for Summer – and TAG Advice
A COVID Projection for Summer – and TAG Advice Key Points: Key Points: In today’s Recommendations for Industry, we discuss new studies on COVID-19 projections for the next few months and how businesses should be preparing. Read more below. Both the U.S. and the E.U. have indicated support for waiving COVID vaccine intellectual property rights.…
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TAG Introduces Public Health/Infectious Disease Coverage
TAG Introduces Public Health/Infectious Disease Coverage Key Points: Key Points: In today’s Recommendations for Industry, we introduce TAG’s new infectious disease and public health coverage, in addition to our COVID-19 coverage and perspectives. Read more below. The S. TSA is extending its mask mandate for U.S. transportation (e.g., airplanes, buses, trains, etc.) through mid-September (September…