Keywords preparedness

Laboratory biosafety guidance related to SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19): Interim guidance, 11 March 2024 (NEW 4/3, Website, Regulatory)

WHO

11 March 2024

The latest update (11 March 2024) includes the following addition and revision:

depending on the local risk assessment, less stringent risk control measures for virus isolation and propagation of currently circulating strains;
biosafety aspects of waste management;
detailed considerations for transportation requirements; and
reference to the 4th edition Laboratory biosafety manual for GMPP (good microbiological practice and procedure) and to the Risk assessment monograph for the risk assessment template.

keywords: covid-19, epidemic, laboratory safety, pandemic, preparedness

Ebola Preparedness Protocols

Emory Healthcare

keywords: ebola, preparedness, VHF

Global Influenza Programme: Pandemic influenza preparedness

WHO

The impact of pandemic influenza outbreaks on individuals and societies can be reduced by being well prepared. This means having a comprehensive plan, that has been tested and refined through conducting exercises, engaging the whole of society.

National plans should be flexible enough to respond to outbreaks of various intensity. Communication will be one of the most challenging tasks during an outbreak and it should be planned well in advance.

keywords: Influenza Virus, pandemic, preparedness

CDC Takes Action to Prepare Against “G4” Swine Flu Viruses in China with Pandemic Potential

CDC

2 July 2020

keywords: Influenza Virus, pandemic, preparedness, swine influenza

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