Gavin Macgregor-Skinner

Infectious disease prevention & control advisor. Focuses on working to protect people from diseases and disasters. Director of ISSA GBAC. Opinions are my own

[BICSc @BICSc_UK]

That’s a wrap on day one!

It was great to see you all today and we look forward to seeing many more of you at Stand B45 over the next two days!

#BeBICSc #CleaningShow

[Mike Hoerger, PhD MSCR MBA @michael_hoerger]

COVID levels in New Orleans are now at 68-94% of the winter peak after a post-Mardi Gras rebound, per two local WWS wastewater surveillance sites.

Statewide levels in Louisiana are now higher than during the January 'peak,' per CDC (shown). About 1 in 47 infectious, per PMC.

[BICSc @BICSc_UK]

Day 2 of the @TheCleaningShow and the BICSc stand is up and running once again!

We are looking forward to seeing you all there today and tomorrow.

If you have booked a FREE 20-minute consultation we can’t wait to meet you!

#BeBICSc #CleaningShow

[Dr Richard Hirschson @richardhirschs1]

⚠️BREAKING

H5N1 BIRDFLU WILL GO GLOBAL.

The acquisition of PB2 D701N mutation by the D1.1 virus in Nevada is a game changer.
The virus is adapting to mammals.
It is causing far more rapid spread in Nevada Dairy Herds than B3.13 did in California herds.

Migrating birds will carry D1.1 (D701N) worldwide, resulting in multiple mammalian pandemics.
This is no longer just a US 🇺🇸 cattle problem.

[CHSA @ChsaCleaning]

If you want to know more about the importance of testing and regulation when buying cleaning chemicals, read out White Paper, The Evolution and Regulation of Cleaning Chemicals.

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[Euro-Cleaning-Awards @ECH_Awards]

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Don’t miss out – this could be your time to shine! 🌟

[SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @COVID19_disease]

⚠️ BREAKING:

New Ebola Outbreak Claims 8 Lives, Just Days After Marburg Virus Kills 9 in Neighboring Country.

A Potential new outbreak of Ebola has sickened at least 12 people and killed eight in the Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩.

[Michael Osterholm PhD, MPH @mtosterholm]

This is a brand new type of H5N1 virus activity.  My description of over 40 million migratory waterfowl and their poop blowing in the wind with H5N1 virus attached isn't appealing but it is exactly what is happening and we're going to see more human cases related to that.

[United Farm Workers @UFWupdates]

Ventura County strawberry workers are harvesting in heavy smoke from the Hughes Fire. We remind workers their employers have to provide them with respirator masks if the AQI exceeds 150. Stay safe! #WeFeedYou

[Outbreak Updates @outbreakupdates]

JUST IN: The Trump administration has instructed federal health agencies to pause all external communications, such as health advisories, weekly scientific reports, updates to websites and social media posts.

-WASHINGTON POST

[Jon Douglas @atranscendedman]

A review of 31 studies finds Long COVID impairs memory, attention, and inhibition, linked to disruptions in the brain’s frontal and cerebellar regions.

https://t.co/AODSl5oil9

[SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @COVID19_disease]

Over 1.5 million birds have been wiped out at a Sioux County, Iowa, egg farm after bird flu ravaged the operation.

This is no longer just a poultry issue; it has become a systemic failure unfolding before our eyes.

[Jeff Gilchrist @jeffgilchrist]

The @elastomaskpro (https://t.co/d7QKX7LsuR) is a NIOSH approved reusable N95 elastomeric respirator. It is made of silicone so a higher chance it will fit and seal well and is super breathable at the same time. Read on to find out more about my experience with it. 🧵1/

[Africa CDC @AfricaCDC]

BREAKING: #Tanzania declares a #Marburg virus outbreak with 1 confirmed case and 25 suspected in Kagera Region.

@AfricaCDC is deploying 12 public health experts within 24 hours & committing $2M to support swift containment.

More details: https://t.co/BbXvu3dj1Q

#AfricaResponds

[SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @COVID19_disease]

⚠️ BREAKING:

Novel Henipavirus Detected in Alabama, First Case in North America.

Closely related to deadly human-infecting henipaviruses like Nipah and Hendra.

This discovery marks the first presence of such viruses in North America.

[SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @COVID19_disease]

⚠️ BREAKING:

Severe H1N1 Outbreak Overwhelms Hospitals in China 🇨🇳 Experts Warn Virus May Target Facial Nerves, Causing Paralysis.

The A (H1N1) influenza virus is rapidly spreading in China, with many infected individuals developing facial paralysis, raising growing concerns.

[Daniel Swain @Weather_West]

This morning, "extremely critical" wildfire risk designation--the highest level--has been expanded by NOAA SPC to include portions of San Diego County as well as much of LA/Ventura counties. Very strong winds & *extremely* low humidity w/record dry fuels expected. #CAwx #CAfire

[SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @COVID19_disease]

⚠️ JUST IN:

Tanzania 🇹🇿 Declares Outbreak of Marburg Virus.

Tanzania has confirmed a Marburg virus outbreak in the Kagera region after one case tested positive, sparking urgent investigations.

[SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @COVID19_disease]

⚠️ BREAKING:

U.S. 🇺🇸 Reports 6.860 million new COVID-19 infections in just one week, with nearly 1 million daily infections.

Currently, 1 in 49 Americans is infected with COVID-19.

COVID-19 transmission is now higher than it was during 83% of the pandemic.