IPAC News for the week of July 10 – 14, 2023
Implementation of the infection control estimate: A case study on the use of a newly developed digital tool for outbreak management in the acute setting. Journal
Containment of a Verona Integron-Encoded Metallo-BetaLactamase-Producing Pseudomonas aeruginosa Outbreak Associated With an Acute Care Hospital Sink—Tennessee, 2018–2020. Journal
Nigeria confirms outbreak of diphtheria as 4-year-old patient dies. News
Why scientists say wastewater surveillance needs to continue, despite low COVID-19 levels. News
Anti-vaccine doctor’s fans flood court, claiming to be ‘common-law grand jury’ in his $66.6M lawsuit. News
Google search and social media data can predict disease outbreaks, University of Waterloo study finds. News
After years of decline, norovirus outbreaks surge on cruise ships. News
Updated COVID-19 vaccines recommended for fall boosters, Canada’s vaccine advisers say. News
Queensland girl, 11, dies after contracting influenza B amid surge in cases among children. News
Bird flu outbreak has ‘increased dramatically’, warns Scotland’s chief vet. News
COVID-19 Resource Canada co-founder says infection and mortality rates still high. News
Nunavik health board declares tuberculosis outbreaks in 5 communities. News
B.C. preparing for fall rollout of new Omicron COVID-19 vaccine. News