COVID-19 Updates
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Pitfalls the UK needs to avoid when contact tracing for coronavirus
Fresh uncertainty over the UK’s contact-tracing plans has thrown light on the difficulties of a successful track-and-trace system to tackle Covid-19. Prof John Ashton, a former regional director of public…
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe to stay out of prison until Iran decides on fate
The British-Iranian dual national Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has been told she can remain out of prison until a decision is made on whether to grant her clemency. She was due to…
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Oscars 2021 likely to be postponed – report
The 2021 Oscar ceremony is likely to be delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report in the film industry magazine Variety. Citing unnamed industry sources, Variety said…
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‘No one had any idea’: Contact tracers lack knowledge about Covid-19 job
They were hailed as stepping up to serve their country, with all the “rigorous” and “detailed” instruction needed for such an important role – but a programme to train thousands…
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Considerations for Inpatient Obstetric Healthcare Settings
These infection prevention and control considerations are for healthcare facilities providing obstetric care for pregnant patients with suspected1 or confirmed coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in inpatient obstetric healthcare settings including obstetrical triage,…
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Evaluation and Management Considerations for Neonates At Risk for COVID-19
This guidance is intended to inform healthcare providers about the diagnosis, evaluation, infection prevention and control practices, and disposition of neonates (≤28 days old) with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 or…
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For Parents: Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19
What we know about MIS-C Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) is a condition where different body parts can become inflamed, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes, or…
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Publications about COVID-19 for Laboratories
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Frequently Asked Questions about Coronavirus (COVID-19) for Laboratories
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Identify the Primary Components of COVID-19 Case Investigation and Contact Tracing
A variety of modalities would be appropriate, including live webinar/teleconference, recorded webinar, or a self-paced eLearning course. Inclusion of a post-test is strongly recommended. This section can be omitted if…