NETEC News & Blog
Top 10 Summer Travel Safety Takeaways from NETEC’s Transmission Interrupted Podcast
Read about the top 10 summer travel safety takeaways for infectious disease prevention and preparedness.
Advancing Global Preparedness: Highlights from the NETEC International Workshop 2026
The NETEC International Workshop 2026 reinforced the critical role of global partnerships in advancing readiness for high-consequence infectious diseases—and the need to continue building connections that support rapid, coordinated responses.
Precautionary PPE Recommendations for Suspected or Confirmed Andes Hanta Patients
The PPE Work Group offers recommendations for the PPE ensemble used in the care of suspected or confirmed Andes Hanta patients.
What Healthcare Professionals Should Know About the Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak
The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Here's what you need to know.
Healthcare Preparedness for the World Cup: Risks, Readiness, and Response
A recap of the latest episode of Transmission Interrupted about how can healthcare systems prepare for the World Cup and other large international events.
NETEC Convenes Global Leaders to Strengthen High-Level Isolation Care, Surge Capacity, and Infectious Disease Preparedness
NETEC convened global leaders in special pathogen preparedness and response at the NETEC International Workshop 2026, held May 6–7 in Atlanta, Georgia.
What to Know About the Recent Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to a Cruise Ship
Dr. Corri Levine, a NETEC expert and virologist at University of Texas Medical Branch shares three things you should know about the outbreak of hantavirus aboard an international cruise ship.
Inside the NSPS: Dr. Laura Evans on Building a System Ready for What’s Next
NSPS Executive Director Dr. Laura Evans shares lessons from the frontlines—from Ebola to COVID-19—and how those experiences are shaping the NSPS.
Why Anteroom and Antearea Planning Is Critical for HCID Readiness
NETEC’s anteroom and antearea guidance helps healthcare facilities safely manage high-consequence infectious diseases (HCIDs) by standardizing critical transition spaces. Designed for Level 3 and Level 4 settings, it outlines best practices for PPE use, staff movement, and infection control—reducing contamination risk, protecting staff, and strengthening preparedness.
Biosafety Cabinets 101: Foundation for Safe Handling of Special Pathogens
Learn how biosafety cabinets (BSCs) protect laboratory staff, the environment, and research when handling infectious materials. This recap of NETEC’s Biosafety Cabinets 101 webinar covers BSC classes, airflow and HEPA filtration, and essential best practices for safe use, certification, and maintenance.