IPAC news for the week of Sep 20 – 24, 2021
Cholera outbreak during a scientific conference at a Nairobi hotel, Kenya 2017. Journal
Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli Outbreaks in the United States, 2010–2017. Journal
Ontario reports another drop in new COVID-19 cases with 574 infections logged. News
CDC investigating mysterious salmonella outbreak in 25 states. News
Manitoba to spend $14M to boost COVID-19 vaccine outreach. News
Bangladesh nears 16K dengue cases, Blood donations needed for platelets. News
Ontario reports 463 new COVID-19 cases, smallest increase in five weeks. News
70% of fully vaccinated prisoners caught COVID-19 in a Texas Delta outbreak, the CDC says – but the vaccine protected against severe disease. News
Surging COVID-19 cases force doctors to ration care in Alaska, a step Alberta officials say is last resort. News
Nasal spray treatment for COVID-19 in the works thanks to a llama named Fifi. News
Sask. heart, brain specialists brace as health-care slowdown worsens amid COVID-19 surge. News
The Most Important Vaccine I’ll Get This Fall: After last year’s eerie lull, flu viruses could be poised to return packing a bigger punch. News
Pricey COVID-19 antibody treatment gets WHO approval. News
Alberta government won’t release data on how many schools have COVID-19 outbreaks. News
New storybook to help children stay hopeful during COVID-19. News