‘There is airborne transmission’ – but still no sign of PPE upgrades While the latest COVID outbreak in Australia has seen people become infected via only ‘fleeting contact’, consensus guidelines on aerosol protection remain under review.
Mounting evidence suggests COVID vaccines do reduce transmission Since vaccines began rolling out across the world, many scientists have been hesitant to say they can reduce transmission of the virus.
‘Nervous’ wait for aerosol guidelines following another HQ leak Consensus guidelines on face mask and eye protection against COVID are currently with ICEG for review.
‘A welcome step’: WHO acknowledges aerosol spread of COVID-19 But experts say the Australian Government’s infection control group must now update its advice to ensure new strategies to reduce transmission risks.
Guidelines questioned as research highlights COVID aerosol threat Coughing can create 100 times more aerosol particles than oxygen therapies, increasing risk for healthcare workers who wear surgical masks.
Another quarantine outbreak raises questions over airborne transmission The newly-confirmed coronavirus case is a Melbourne hotel worker branded a ‘model employee’, who did not breach any infection control protocols. So how did he catch the virus?
Masks can block 99.9% of COVID-linked droplets With face masks now mandatory in multiple settings, research shows they are ‘highly effective’ at reducing spread of respiratory droplets.
Can Australia be the first country to eliminate HIV transmission? Significant progress has been made, but experts say the country still has a long way to go to meet the 2022 target of virtual elimination.
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.