Find our evidence brief on COVID-19 Omicron Sublineages BA.4 and BA.5: Evidence and Risk Assessment here: ow.ly/C7Rx50JZAPa
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- A well-functioning HVAC system is part of a multi-layered strategy to lower the risk of COVID-19 infection. Learn more in our new Focus On: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems in Buildings and COVID-19. ow.ly/TFOO50KHr1h
- All health care workers, even those who have had measles or measles vaccine previously, should wear an N95, while providing care to individuals with suspect or confirmed measles. Check out our new resource for more information. publichealthontario.ca/-/media/Docume…
- We compared COVID-19 cases with Omicron to closely matched cases with Delta and found the risk of hospitalization or death was 54% lower for Omicron. However, given Omicron is more transmissible, we expect an increase in hospitalizations. Learn more: ow.ly/B0nv50HkCjq
- Our new enhanced epi summary looks at early dynamics of Omicron in Ontario from November 1 to December 9, 2021. It is currently estimated that each Omicron case is infecting 7.7 times more individuals than Delta. Learn more: ow.ly/9HXQ50Hbzt9
- How are the social determinants of health distributed in your region? Find out in our new interactive Map: ow.ly/3eJd30fuXaV
- Eligible COVID-19 samples that tested positive during initial diagnostic testing will now be tested for both the N501Y and E484K mutations. Read our blog post to learn more: bit.ly/3rlKL53
- COVID-19 rapid tests will play an important role in this pandemic as we go forward. Their strongest value lies in their ability to reduce turnaround time of test results, increase access, and offer more testing capacity to the provincial testing system. (1/4)
- Find the latest Ontario information on COVID-19. Public: ow.ly/d7qn50yHT7L. Health Professionals: Ministry of Health ow.ly/feKM50yHT7K and Public Health Ontario ow.ly/WTyu50yHT7M.
- You've been vaccinated! Now what? Until vaccines are widely available, keep practicing protective measures such as washing your hands, physical distancing, wearing a mask and following local public health guidance. Learn more here: bit.ly/3xi5qeM
- (1/6) We have released the new Ontario Respiratory Virus Tool, an interactive report that provides a comprehensive view of respiratory virus activity in Ontario, including COVID-19, influenza, and other respiratory viruses.
- With the current Omicron risk, it is recommended that mask fit and filtration are optimized. This can be achieved by wearing a non-fit tested respirator or well-fitted medical mask. Visit our evidence brief on community masking to learn more: ow.ly/w52E50Ho2MX
- Effective May 9, 2022, Dr. Fahad Razak will become the new Scientific Director for the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table. publichealthontario.ca/en/about/news/…
- Download raw data on different social determinants of health indicators in our new interactive tool: ow.ly/RnTY30fuY7h
