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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 healthcare 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 healthcare 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....