Hong Kong apartment building partially evacuated over fears of spread through plumbing
Health officials in Hong Kong partially evacuated residents from an apartment block over fears the coronavirus may have been transmitted via the building's pipes, according to an article on the CNN website.
Two residents on different floors of a high-rise tower had been infected with coronavirus.
Three more cases have since been linked to building.
The two initial caused speculation among health officials that the virus could have been transmitted through pipes in the building.
February 13, 2020
Topic Area: Infection Control
Charging Ahead: Incentives Driving EV Charging in Healthcare FacilitiesManufacturers discuss how incentives impact the decision-making process.
Outpatient Growth and the Future of Healthcare Real EstateFrom shifting services off hospital campuses to investing in purpose-built outpatient facilities, the healthcare sector is evolving rapidly.
Mount Sinai South Nassau Opens Expanded Emergency Department$50 million renovation designed to reduce wait times and improve patient experience; includes 54 private exam rooms.
Lehigh Valley Health Network to Open Fourth Neighborhood Hospital in 2026The project is a three-story, 90,000-square-foot building, with the hospital occupying the first floor and medical offices on the two upper floors.
Creating an Emergency Preparedness Plan with NFPA 99Digital tools and codebooks can relay pertinent information faster to facility professionals.