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COVID-19
The Infection Control Today® COVID-19 page brings readers the latest information and clinical updates on the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, from case counts and hospitalization rates to data on effective treatments for severe disease and the circulating viral variants.
Getting Managerial Buy-In for Infection Control Efforts
April 28, 2022
Health care workers' adherence to guidelines and overall job satisfaction are influenced by the level of support they feel they receive from their management team.
Weekly Rounds: UV Lights Decrease CREs, Bug of the Month, and More
April 22, 2022
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending April 15.
HVAC Systems Prove Sufficient to Reduce Viral Pathogen Transmission Within a Hospital
April 20, 2022
Live attenuated influenza vaccine particles were released into a closed room to measure how many particles would get through the HVAC system.
Need a Mask or Not? Regulations Confuse Travelers
April 19, 2022
Masking during airline travel was halted yesterday by a federal judge, while other places, like Philadelphia, have re-implemented masking mandates.
Current Data Are Not Conclusive That Masks are Required in Non-pandemic Settings
April 18, 2022
However, a large-scale randomized controlled trial in health care is needed.
Weekly Rounds: Disinfecting N95s, AORN and SHEA Conference Coverage, and More
April 15, 2022
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending April 15.
Health Care Worker COVID-19 Risk Stemmed From Workplace, Not Community
April 14, 2022
However, improved IPC measures were not sufficient to protect HCP from occupational exposures during periods of high community incidence.
Telehealth Visits Produce an Antibiotic Prescription Rate Almost Half of In-Person Rate
April 14, 2022
Patient pressure is a key driver of primary care providers to prescribe antibiotics.
Protecting Children From COVID-19 Had Unintended Negative Consequences
April 13, 2022
Despite some benefits, challenges continue with implemented mitigation strategies for children and IPs.
N95 Respirators Prove Effectively Disinfected With Ultraviolet Radiation
April 12, 2022
Remembering the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain issues, investigators study the efficacy of reusing N95 FFRs.