IPAC News for the week of October 23 – 27, 2023

Pragmatic review of interventions to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) in adult inpatients. Journal
 
Knowledge, Practices, and Nasal Carriage Rate of MRSA Amongst Dental Professionals. Journal
 
Avian flu detected on poultry farm in Chilliwack. News
 
E. coli in milk behind large outbreak in Japan. News
 
Zimbabwe struggles to contain spread of cholera outbreak. News
 
Where to get free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests in Toronto. News
 
N.B.’s COVID-19 hazard index highest in Canada, says researcher, as virus kills 3 more. News
 
Carnival ruled negligent over cruise where 662 passengers got COVID-19 early in pandemic. News
 
Poilievre-backed anti-COVID-19 vaccine mandate bill fails to pass House. News
 
Bagged, precut onions linked to salmonella outbreak that has sickened 73 people in 22 states. News
 
Toronto Public Health now accepting bookings for flu and COVID-19 shots. News
 
Bird flu kills over 500 sea mammals in Brazil. News
 
More hiccups during 2nd week of COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Alberta. News