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TRANSITIONING COVID-19 IPC RESOURCES

Transitioning COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Guidance and Resources PICNet and the Ministry of Health have co-led the development of viral respiratory illness (VRI) resources through the Provincial COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Ccntrol/Workplace Health and Safety Working Group, in collaboration with health authority representatives and other partners. These resources cover a range of viral respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This transition aligns with the following...

Novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

  PICNet has played an integral role in British Columbia’s response to COVID-19.  As the co-lead with the Ministry of Health and Workplace Health & Safety, PICNet has collaborated with the health authorities to develop provincial-level Infection Prevention and Control COVID-19 guidelines and resources for healthcare in the province.   For information about COVID-19, please go to the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) website.    Information for the Public  (Prevention & Risks, Testing, Community...

Novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

  For information about COVID-19, please go to the BCCDC website.    Information for the public  (Latest case counts, getting tested, resources for community settings, etc). Information for health-care providers  (Laboratory testing, clinical care, infection control, signage & posters, etc). Guidance for long-term care and assisted living facilities.    ...

Novel Coronavirus (nCoV-2019) outbreak

  Please note: this situation is evolving rapidly and information is subject to change. Up-to-date information, including case counts, information for health-care workers, and laboratory guidance is maintained on the BCCDC website.    See PICNet update regarding novel coronavirus (nCoV) - January 24, 2020   PICNet newsletter to community of practice -  January 14, 2020:   An outbreak of atypical pneumonia in Wuhan, China has been closely monitored by the World Health Organization since late December 2019....