IPAC News for the week of August 29 – September 2, 2022
Infectiousness of SARS-CoV-2 breakthrough infections and reinfections during the Omicron wave. Journal
Advancing Diagnostic Stewardship for Healthcare-Associated Infections, Antibiotic Resistance, and Sepsis. Journal
Students, schools gearing up for first in-person orientation since COVID-19 halted events. News
Iraq: Cholera outbreak tops 1,000 cases. News
Monkeypox outbreak can be stopped in Europe, WHO says. News
COVID-19 viral loads in major Sask. cities’ wastewater at highest levels in months. News
Populous Chinese cities including Shenzhen ramp up COVID-19 curbs. News
Ontario’s top doc to hold news conference as flu season nears, COVID rise expected. News
FDA authorizes Covid booster shots that target omicron BA.5 variant. News
Annual tomato fight resumes in Spain after 2-year COVID-19 hiatus. News
4 dead in streptococcus A outbreak at seniors’ home in Montreal’s west end. News
Health Canada approves Moderna’s Omicron COVID booster. News
Vaccine for Omicron variant approved by Health Canada. News
Q & A — Back-to-school COVID questions answered. News
China locks down 21 million people in Chengdu as COVID-19 cases rise. News