IPAC News for the week of March 8 to 12, 2021
Household transmission of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae: a prospective cohort study. Journal First Reported Nosocomial Outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 in a Pediatric Dialysis Unit. Journal International Women's Day: Women's work during the pandemic. News New COVID-19 cases in Ontario spike above 1,600 as stay-at-home order lifts in Toronto, Peel Region. News Canadians' hesitancy about COVID-19 vaccine dropping, new poll suggests. News Indoor gatherings may have caused COVID-19 outbreaks at 2 schools in Calgary...
COVID-19 Lessons Learned – Throwback Thursdays Lunch & Learn Sessions
PICNet is excited to inform our Community of Practice that starting in May 2021, we will be hosting a series of on-line lunch and learn sessions. The purpose of these sessions is to provide all of us with an opportunity to: Reflect on COVID-19 experiences in health care and affiliated community settings Identify key lessons learned for current and future pandemic planning Presenter Opportunities We are seeking presenters to share their COVID-19 experiences and...
Novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
PICNet has played an integral role in British Columbia’s response to COVID-19. As the co-lead with the Ministry of Health and Workplace Health & Safety, PICNet has collaborated with the health authorities to develop provincial-level Infection Prevention and Control COVID-19 guidelines and resources for healthcare in the province. For information about COVID-19, please go to the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) website. Information for the Public (Prevention & Risks, Testing, Community...
Novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
For information about COVID-19, please go to the BCCDC website. Information for the public (Latest case counts, getting tested, resources for community settings, etc). Information for healthcare providers (Laboratory testing, clinical care, infection control, signage & posters, etc). Guidance for long-term care and assisted living facilities. ...
Novel Coronavirus (nCoV-2019) outbreak
Please note: this situation is evolving rapidly and information is subject to change. Up-to-date information, including case counts, information for healthcare workers, and laboratory guidance is maintained on the BCCDC website. See PICNet update regarding novel coronavirus (nCoV) - January 24, 2020 PICNet newsletter to community of practice - January 14, 2020: An outbreak of atypical pneumonia in Wuhan, China has been closely monitored by the World Health Organization since late December 2019....
Novel Coronavirus (nCoV-2019) outbreak in Wuhan, China
Please disseminate widely Please note: this situation is evolving rapidly and information is subject to change. New details will be posted when available. Date of Release: January 14, 2020 An outbreak of atypical pneumonia in Wuhan, China has been closely monitored by the World Health Organization since late December 2019. The causative agent has been identified as a novel Coronavirus ("nCoV-2019"). To date, there have been 42 laboratory-confirmed cases, including 1 mortality, and...
Kids Boost Immunity: a free online learning resource for Canadian students
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