The World Health Organization (WHO) recently spearheaded a shift in the foundational understanding of airborne pathogen prevention. This change entails a refined terminology that facilitates better comprehension of airborne disease transmission. An overarching term, in this regard, is promoted in a report from the WHO, similar to commonly used terms – 'waterborne' or 'bloodborne'. The…
Public health experts are voicing concern over the potential risks introduced by the World Health Organization's (WHO) updated guidelines for COVID-19 prevention and control, targeting healthcare workers, patients, and the community. According to Lisa Brosseau, ScD, CIH, an infectious diseases and respiratory protection specialist, these guidelines fail to acknowledge proven mechanisms of viral dissemination and…