Health authorities clarify position on COVID aerosol spread Despite the updated guidance, the ICEG stance on PPE is that healthcare workers ‘may consider’ the use of a P2 or N95 respirator.
Australia’s most stringent PPE recommendations just got stronger The break from national guidelines means all Victorian healthcare workers must use full airborne protection with probable or confirmed COVID cases.
CDC the latest to acknowledge COVID aerosol spread Unlike most parts of Australia, the US public health agency recommends the use of N95 or equivalent respirators when treating suspected cases.
PPE debate continues as expert accuses authorities of following ‘false narratives’ One of Australia’s foremost infectious disease physicians says healthcare workers are being put at undue risk of coronavirus infection by current PPE guidelines.
WHO acknowledges COVID-19 airborne transmission may be possible Despite only recently pushing back against such claims, scientists from the global health body have now said there is emerging – but not definitive – evidence.
Infectious disease expert dismisses letter warning of airborne spread The letter, signed by more than 230 scientists, states COVID-19 can spread through the air and urges countries to update infection control guidance.
Claims coronavirus can spread through the air A senior Chinese official has said the virus can infect people via airborne transmission, but an Australian expert says more evidence is needed.