We report recent happenings and development in the world of safety.
CDC Director Recommends Masking Up This Holiday Season – COVID, the flu, and RSV are all making a comeback for the holidays. A map from the CDC shows New Mexico is at the top of the “high” category for flu activity, just below Louisiana and South Carolina. “In the winter, people come inside,” said Miranda … Read more
Listeria Cases Hit Record High In 2022 – According to the most recent data, Salmonella and E. coli incidence increased in 2022, while listeria illnesses reached record highs throughout Europe. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) released the 2022 One Health Zoonoses report, which contains … Read more
In accepting the North Broad Renaissance Award on behalf of the department, Temple University’s vice president for public safety praised the department’s many innovative safety measures as well as the diligent work of Temple police officers, dispatchers, security guards, and administrative personnel. “We were recognized for our collaboration and community work,” said Temple’s Vice President … Read more
Universal Health Coverage Day 2023 – WHO is urging governments to prioritize funding for the creation of resilient health systems on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day in order to protect the health and wellbeing of everyone, everywhere. Climate change, disasters, and other shocks will put an even greater strain on health services and the people … Read more
Student Searches For Woman Who Pushed Her To Safety – Natalie Matarazzo is a junior at the university who is paralyzed from the waist down due to a car accident in 2020. Amid Wednesday’s deadly shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas one student found herself in a particularly challenging situation. Natalie Matarazzo is a junior … Read more
Corpus Christi Fire Department Offers Holiday Safety Tips – December is a month full of joyous celebrations and festive spirit, but if you’re not careful, it can also be dangerous. According to Captain Michael Tressider of the Corpus Christi Fire Department, the city experiences two to three fires year, one for each season, which are … Read more
Virginia Mother Encourages Seat Belt Safety – Next week is a popular time for individuals to plan their holiday travels, but buckle up before you hit the road. According to Virginia State Police, the majority of fatalities over the Thanksgiving holiday were caused by passengers who were not using their seatbelts. Christy King, whose son … Read more
Influenza A(H1N2) Variant Virus Infection In UK – On 25 November 2023, the International Health Regulations National Focal Point (IHR NFP) of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (United Kingdom) notified the World Health Organization (WHO) of a human case of swine-origin influenza A(H1N2) virus infection. This is the first swine influenza … Read more
OSHA Announces Switch From Traditional Hard Hats To Safety Helmets – In order to better safeguard its workers when they are on inspection sites, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the U.S. Department of Labor has announced that it is swapping out the traditional hard hats that its staff wear for more contemporary … Read more
Northern Ireland Adopts New HPV Screening Programme – A new improved primary HPV cervical screening programme is being rolled out across Northern Ireland. It checks for an infection called HPV – the cause of most cervical cancers. Presence of the infection is the earliest sign that a woman may be at risk and is therefore … Read more