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Start Over Descriptor "*DECONTAMINATION (From gases, chemicals, etc.)" Topic biological decontamination Language english Region united kingdom
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1. UK rolls out terror-attack plan.

Author

Butler, Declan

Subjects
*WEAPONS of mass destruction, *HUMAN services programs, *BIOLOGICAL decontamination, *RADIOACTIVE decontamination, *DECONTAMINATION (From gases, chemicals, etc.), *PUBLIC health
Abstract

The article focuses on the launch of the Initial Operational Response (IOR) programme in Great Britain in order to deal with chemical, biological or radiological (CBR) attack as of February 2014. It mentions that the IOR programme will help front-line emergency services in order to deal with CBR victims. It also mentions that the programme is based on the Optimisation through Research of Chemical Incident Decontamination Systems (ORCHIDS) led by the British Health Protection Agency (HPA).

Published
2014
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2. Vapour system that eradicates MRS A fails to secure funding.

Author

Harrison, Sarah

Subjects
*MEDICAL technology, *DECONTAMINATION (From gases, chemicals, etc.), *METHICILLIN resistance, *GOVERNMENT aid, *BIOLOGICAL decontamination, *STAPHYLOCOCCUS aureus infections, *DRUG resistance in microorganisms
Abstract

Reports on the failure of a vapor system that eradicates methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus to attract government funding in Great Britain. Effectiveness of the system according to infection control specialist nurse Annette Jeanes; Cost advantages of the technology; Criticisms against the system.

Published
2005
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