IPAC News for the week of August 28 – September 1, 2023
Vaccine hesitancy among healthcare workers in low- and middle-income countries during the COVID-19 pandemic: Results from facility surveys across six countries. Journal
Antimicrobial resistance: Strengthening surveillance for public health action. Journal
COVID-19 outbreak reducing hours at Montague hospital emergency department. News
We Thought We’d Beat These Three Diseases, but They’re Still Killing Us. News
Canada’s first case of new COVID variant is detected in B.C. News
Braced for an increase in COVID cases, Health Canada considers 3 new vaccines. News
E coli outbreak at University of Arkansas sends five students to hospital. News
School mask mandates again? Why some experts believe it’s a good idea. News
COVID’s rise levels out a bit. News
N.S. Health suspects multiple deaths ‘associated’ with legionella outbreak. News
Will updated COVID vaccines work against latest variant? Canadian scientists monitor global research. News
Virginia experiencing statewide outbreak of serious meningococcal disease: Officials. News