‘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.
Joint COVID infection control guidelines expected within weeks The new recommendations are being assessed by ICEG and the National COVID-19 Evidence Taskforce as part of the final approval process.
New COVID measures to protect healthcare workers It is hoped a review of infection control guidelines, ‘disease detectives’, and enhanced surveillance will reduce transmission rates.