IPAC News for the week of April 25 – 29, 2022
Pertussis outbreak investigation in Northwest Ethiopia: A community based study. Journal
Reflections on a national public health emergency response to carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE). Journal
Unvaccinated people increase risk of COVID-19 infection among vaccinated: new study. News
WHO: 1 child has died in mystery liver disease outbreak. News
Mass testing, lockdowns start in Beijing to contain COVID-19 outbreak. News
New protein-based COVID-19 vaccine could help boost rates, say pharmacists. News
Second Ebola patient dies in northwestern Congo, WHO says. News
Severe hepatitis of ‘unknown origin’ in children being investigated in Canada. News
BC Ferries charters flights for stranded Haida Gwaii passengers after COVID outbreak hits crew. News
Moderna seeks emergency use authorization for Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months through 5 years. News
3rd time, no charm: Once a COVID vaccine leader, Manitoba lags on booster doses. News
Beijing closing all schools Friday in bid to fight COVID-19 spread. News
Canadian Blood Services to end blood ban for men who have sex with men. News
Moderna submits COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 and under to Health Canada for review. News
Latest COVID-19 wave causing ‘most significant’ staff shortages across Hamilton hospital sites. News