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MERS Virus Suspected in Illnesses of 2 Florida Hospital Workers

Two workers at the Florida hospital where federal officials reported a case of a potentially lethal Arabian virus have fallen ill after coming into contact with the patient. One of the workers has been hospitalized and isolated, joining the first …

N.Y. Aims to Improve Patient Handling, Protect Hospital Staffs From Injuries

New York is directing health officials and hospitals to identify best practices for safely handling patients in an effort to reduce rough lifting and better protect staff from back injuries. State legislation proposed by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration …