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PICNet Newsletter – October 2023

Infection Prevention and Control Resources for Upcoming Respiratory Illness Season PICNet and the BC Ministry of Health have co-led the development of viral respiratory illness (VRI) resources through the Provincial COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control/Workplace Health and Safety Working group, in collaboration with health authority representatives and other partners. These resources cover a range of viral respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). This transition aligns with...

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...