CORONAVIRUS NEWS
NICE publishes first rapid COVID-19 guidelines
NICE has published its first 3 rapid guidelines on the care of people with suspected and confirmed COVID-19, and in patients without COVID-19.
New coronavirus stable for hours on surfaces
The virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is stable for several hours to days in aerosols and on surfaces, according to a new study from National Institutes of Health, CDC, UCLA and Princeton University scientists in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Production of protective hoods ramped up to cope with demand in wake of COVID-19
A Chesterfield based medical manufacturer has dramatically increased production of pressure ulcer mattresses and protective escape hoods to keep up with demand during the global coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.
Electronic Patient Record provider offers free ‘slimmed down’ version of software in response to Coronavirus
PatientSource has announced that it will be offering an adapted version of its Electronic Patient Record (EPR) software to healthcare organisations across the globe, completely free of charge with minimal cloud hosting costs, to help combat the Coronavirus pandemic.
The London Clinic announces support for the NHS as it fights the coronavirus pandemic
The London Clinic announces support for the NHS. From Monday 23rd March 2020, along with other independent hospitals, The London Clinic will be backing up the NHS while it focuses on supporting and treating everyone impacted by COVID-19.
Nuffield makes 30 hospitals available to NHS to tackle COVID-19
Nuffield Health, the UK’s largest healthcare charity, is making 30 hospitals across England available to NHS trusts following discussions with NHS England about how independent hospitals can support NHS patients in its efforts against the coronavirus (Covid-19).
GMC writes to doctors who may be asked to help in wake of COVID-19
The General Medical Council (GMC) is contacting doctors who may be granted temporary registration to help deal with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, outlining the process they would need to follow and informing them of what they should do if they want to opt out.
UK to ramp up COVID-19 testing capacity
Officials are working to increase the number of tests that can be conducted by Public Health England and the NHS to 25,000 a day.
The EBME Expo is changing dates to Autumn 2020
In the light of recent events surrounding the Coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19), we have decided to postpone the EBME Expo until Autumn 2020.
New powers planned by Government to take action on COVID-19
The Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock has announced plans for emergency measures to give ministers powers to take action to respond to the progress of the coronavirus outbreak.
Central Sterilising Club Annual Scientific Meeting Postponed Due To Coronavirus Outbreak
The Central Sterilising Club (CSC) has announced the postponement of their Annual Scientific Meeting, which was due to take place at the end of March in Stratford-Upon-Avon.
Chancellor announces £5bn 'response fund' to tackle COVID-19
Presenting his Budget 2020 speech, today, Chancellor Rishi Sunak put COVID-19 at the top of the agenda, declaring that "whatever extra resources our NHS needs to cope with coronavirus – it will get".
Government announces further measures in response to COVID-19
The Government has outlined further detail on proposed measures expected to be included in an upcoming COVID-19 Emergency Bill, as plans continue to accelerate ahead of an expected move from ‘contain’ to ‘delay’.
Portable sinks can help with infection outbreaks such as Corona Virus now named "COVID-19" by World Health Organisation
At this time of year, we are usually what has been widely recognised as the peak in seasonal illnesses that include the old enemy influenza and the now frequently occurring norovirus. We are now experiencing something different and, as the UN health agency announced on the 12th February, a new name.
JRI Orthopaedics joins worldwide fight against Coronavirus
Sheffield healthcare company JRI Orthopaedics has shipped more than 300 boxes of protective equipment to China to help hospital staff fight the spread of the Coronavirus.
PHE rolls out test for coronavirus
The novel corona virus diagnostic test developed by Public Health England (PHE) is being rolled out to laboratories across the UK starting on 10 February 2020. The increase in diagnostic capacity from one laboratory in London to 12 labs over the coming weeks, will accelerate the country’s testing capabilities.
UK Company at the forefront of the fight against coronavirus
GAMA Healthcare, a UK-based company in the field of infection prevention technology, is leading the fight against the spread of Wuhan Novel Coronavirus. The GAMA China team have played a pivotal role in getting the disinfectant products to the worst affected areas.
Biomedical scientists on the alert for coronavirus
With news of the coronavirus globally affecting over 800 people, Public Health England has issued guidelines for hospital laboratories in the likelihood of any cases in the UK. Public fears are growing, but biomedical scientists who specialise in viruses and viral diseases are prepared should cases reach their hospitals.
Operating Theatres – The Engine Room Of The Hospital
Preventing and controlling infection is the cornerstone of great healthcare, yet nurses, doctors and clinicians struggle to keep up with ever-mutating pathogens which are constantly adapting and adjusting to their environment.
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