CDC updates infection control guidance for health care settings during pandemic
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Friday updated its guidance for health care personnel on preventing and controlling infections during the COVID-19 pandemic; managing health care personnel with SARS-CoV-2 infection or exposure; and preventing SARS-CoV-2 spread in nursing homes. The agency said the updates generally do not substantially change recommended practices but aim to clarify and simplify the guidance on respirator and facemask use, SARS-CoV-2 testing, and quarantine for fully vaccinated patients and nursing home residents. CDC experts will review and answer questions on the updated guidance during a Sept. 17 Project Firstline webinar at 2:15 p.m. ET. Register for the webinar here.
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