In his new role, Safranek will keep Smith’s office current on developing infectious disease processes or outbreaks in Nebraska, the U.S. and globally, according to the memo. He will maintain relationships with local public health departments, the University of Nebraska Medical Center, regional task forces, the Centers for Disease Control, local and state laboratories and the State Board of Health. And he will “continue to function as a subject matter expert on epidemiological issues for Nebraska.”
UVDI Announces UV-C Device Presentations at the 16th World Congress on Public Health 2020
Ultraviolet Devices, Inc. (UVDI), a global leader in UV-C surface disinfecting and indoor air quality products, today announced its first Italian hospital studies demonstrating the advanced effectiveness of the UVDI-360 Room Sanitizer will be presented at the 16th World Congress on Public Health 2020, taking place October 12 – 16, 2020. The novel research, conducted by Dr. Gabriele Messina, Associate Professor of Public Health, University of Siena, at the Rugani Hospital Monteriggioni in Siena, demonstrates the UVDI-360’s ability to inactivate pathogens in the hospital environment as part of varied cleaning protocols, in multiple high-risk locations and at different disinfecting cycle times.
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Researchers from the University of Siena will present “Six ultraviolet minutes for cleaner operating theatres” at the 16th World Congress on Public Health 2020. (Photo: Business Wire)
Presentations from Dr. Messina and his Team at the University
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