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IPAC News for the week of January 17 – 21, 2022

Outbreak of NDM-1-Producing Escherichia coli in a Coronavirus Disease 2019 Intensive Care Unit in a Mexican Tertiary Care Center. Journal 

 

Infection prevention and care bundles addressing health care-associated infections in neonatal care in low-middle income countries: a scoping review. Journal 

 

Paxlovid, Pfizer’s oral COVID-19 pill, approved in Canada. News

 

China says tickets for Winter Olympics will not be sold to general public due to Covid-19. News

 

Novak Djokovic could be barred from French Open after country’s parliament approves new COVID-19 vaccine pass law. News   

 

Alberta-run jails have the highest COVID-19 rate in the country. News

 

Bird flu: Windsor swans culled as England outbreak spreads. News  

 

Some provinces say Omicron surge starting to ease, others warn worst is still to come. News

 

Here’s what you need to know about 4th doses of COVID vaccine. News

 

Hana Horka: Czech singer dies after catching Covid intentionally. News   

 

Officials optimistic treatments will help ease COVID strain on Canada’s health system. News

 

Moncton wastewater testing helps track more accurate look at COVID-19 spread. News  

 

Ontario sewage tests indicates COVID-19 may have plateaued but levels still high, experts say. News

 

Sask. planning to redeploy government workers to help health-care system, looking for 500 volunteers. News

 

Moderna vaccine recipients have lower risk of breakthrough infections, hospitalization: study. News