IPAC News for the week of May 9 – 13, 2022
Norovirus Outbreaks in Long-term Care Facilities in the United States, 2009–2018: A Decade of Surveillance. Journal
Evaluation of Candida auris acquisition in US international travellers using a culture-based screening protocol. Journal
COVID-19 booster shots will be a focus going forward, vaccine makers say. News
‘Be soft, but honest’: Dr. Peter Jüni reflects as he leaves Ontario COVID-19 science table post. News
CDC issues travel notice for Nigeria due to an outbreak of yellow fever. News
7 cases of severe hepatitis reported at Toronto’s SickKids hospital. News
The number of Americans who say they won’t get a COVID shot hasn’t budged in a year. News
Bill Gates has Covid. News
Explainer: Some patients reporting COVID rebounds after taking Pfizer pills. News
Canada must focus on global vaccine access to curb COVID-19, expert warns MPs. News
First case of avian flu confirmed in Vancouver Island poultry flock. News
North Korea imposes nationwide lockdown over 1st reported COVID-19 outbreak. News
COVID-19 outbreaks, deaths continue to plague Alberta’s care homes. News
Don’t use bird feeders, Hamiltonians told, after avian flu found in Dundas turkey vulture. News
Symptoms linger two years for some; inflammatory protein patterns may provide long COVID clues. News