Saturday, Apr 30, 2016 @ 7:42am by BioPrepWatch Reports
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is giving $5 million to 20 health centers in Puerto Rico to fight the spread of Zika virus.
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Thursday, Apr 21, 2016 @ 1:36pm by BioPrepWatch Reports
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations has released a report on its investigation of allegations that a bioresearch lab in Maryland mishandled vials of smallpox.
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Thursday, Mar 17, 2016 @ 5:42pm by BioPrepWatch Reports
The first responders of the future should be protected, aware faster, more efficient and connected, according to the vision provided by the Next Generation First Responder Apex Program.
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Thursday, Mar 17, 2016 @ 1:51pm by BioPrepWatch Reports
The Next Generation First Responder Apex program is currently preparing for changes in its response program for the 2016 year, and possibly through 2020.
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Tuesday, Mar 15, 2016 @ 4:15pm by BioPrepWatch Reports
The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in Anniston, Alabama, hosted students from Lawson State Community College (LSCC) for the first time on March 23.
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Sunday, Mar 13, 2016 @ 4:25pm by BioPrepWatch Reports
Multiple new jobs have been announced by the Department of Homeland Security of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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Friday, Mar 11, 2016 @ 6:44pm by BioPrepWatch Reports
The WHO recently brought together the Emergency Committee to discuss International Health Regulations surrounding the Zika virus, in addition to neurological conditions and neonatal malformations.
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Saturday, Mar 5, 2016 @ 8:07am by BioPrepWatch Reports
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is currently hiring for the position of emergency management specialist.
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Saturday, Mar 5, 2016 @ 7:59am by BioPrepWatch Reports
The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on March 2 to examine the United States’ response to the Zika virus.
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Sunday, Feb 28, 2016 @ 11:01pm by BioPrepWatch Reports
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is hiring a supervisory emergency management specialist.
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Saturday, Feb 27, 2016 @ 2:28pm by BioPrepWatch Reports
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking to change its Risk Management Program (RMP), which includes regulations regarding chemical process safety.
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Saturday, Feb 27, 2016 @ 2:18pm by BioPrepWatch Reports
The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking to expand its response to the Zika virus in Latin America.
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Thursday, Feb 25, 2016 @ 4:55pm by BioPrepWatch Reports
Directors of the World Health Organization and Pan American Health Organization are in Brazil meeting with government and health care officials to discuss the Zika virus and the response it requires.
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Saturday, Feb 20, 2016 @ 1:04pm by BioPrepWatch Reports
The CDP’s Healthcare Leadership for Mass Casualty Incidents (HCL) program is adding realistic elements to its courses by including role players in the exercises.
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Tuesday, Feb 16, 2016 @ 9:39am by BioPrepWatch Reports
The U.S. Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations is focused on ensuring the U.S. can handle any attack, outbreak or accident.
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Tuesday, Feb 2, 2016 @ 9:25pm by BioPrepWatch Reports
GenArraytion Inc. has created the first test capable of identifying the Zika virus and other mosquito-caused illnesses.
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Saturday, Jan 23, 2016 @ 6:02pm by BioPrepWatch Reports
The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate recently released the findings from its Chicago Long-Term Evolution pilot program that was tested on first responders.
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Saturday, Jan 23, 2016 @ 5:50pm by BioPrepWatch Reports
Gavi and Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) have joined forces to battle Ebola.
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Wednesday, Jan 6, 2016 @ 4:03pm by BioPrepWatch Reports
Biotechnology Industry Organization recently changed its name to Biotechnology Innovation Organization to better reflect its members’ work in scientific, agricultural and environmental products and initiatives.
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Monday, Jan 4, 2016 @ 6:23pm by BioPrepWatch Reports
FEMA is seeking emergency management specialists to work temporarily with the Department of Homeland Security in Massachusetts.
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