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New York to Restart Ingredient Communication Rulemaking
The New York State (NYS) Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced a public meeting on its renewed efforts to establish ingredient disclosure...read more
GBAC to Address Wuhan Coronavirus at Upcoming Bio-Remediation Workshop
The Global BioRisk Advisory Council® (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, is conducting specialized biohazard training for the Wuhan coronavirus (2019nCoV) during the...read more
ISSA Advocacy Weekly Recap—Register Today for the Clean Advocacy Summit
Welcome to the ISSA Advocacy Weekly Recap, our regular roundup of the latest public policy issues impacting the cleaning industry. This week’s...read more
First Case of Coronavirus Reported in US
The first case of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCOV) has been confirmed in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease...read more
Government Working to Stop Spread of Coronavirus into US
Infection control specialists are tracking a new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) that originated in Wuhan, China. The coronavirus has caused more than 40 confirmed...read more
Norovirus Outbreak Strikes National Park
More than 170 visitors to Yosemite National Park in California may have been infected by a norovirus outbreak, CNN reports. Most of...read more
Study: Infection Control Programs Can Cut Bacteria in Training Rooms
A new study published in Sports Health, a publication of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, found that making hand sanitizer...read more
Washington DC Tops Orkin’s List of Bed Bug Cities
Washington, D.C. has taken the top spot in Orkin Pest Control’s 2020 Top 50 Bed Bug Cities list, knocking the reigning three-time...read more