Last Updated : May 11, 2020
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CADTH is committed to supporting Canada’s health care decision-makers through this challenging and uncertain time.
We’ve collected relevant information about COVID-19 from CADTH and other respected organizations, and published it on our CADTH COVID-19 web portal. The information on this site is being updated daily to reflect the rapidly changing and growing state of the international scientific evidence related to COVID-19.
The following is a summary of the most recent materials posted to our COVID-19 portal.
Testing for COVID-19 in Correctional Facilities: Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines
We’ve collected relevant information about COVID-19 from CADTH and other respected organizations, and published it on our CADTH COVID-19 web portal. The information on this site is being updated daily to reflect the rapidly changing and growing state of the international scientific evidence related to COVID-19.
The following is a summary of the most recent materials posted to our COVID-19 portal.
Testing for COVID-19 in Correctional Facilities: Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines
- We searched for evidence on the clinical effectiveness of COVID-19 testing for all new admissions to correctional facilities, as well as the clinical effectiveness of mass testing (i.e., testing everyone within the correctional facility for COVID-19).
- We also searched for any evidence-based guidelines on these topics.
- No relevant literature and no evidence-based guidelines were identified.
Resumption of Elective Health Services Amid COVID-19
- CADTH has prepared a briefing note that describes the challenges health systems face in making decisions about resuming elective procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- This briefing note summarizes some recent guidance on service resumption, and discusses potential implications and long-term considerations for these choices.
Serological Tests for COVID-19
- If accurate, antibody-based serology tests may provide information on who has COVID-19 or who has been infected.
- Health Canada is actively assessing these tests within the expedited access process.
- To date, the performance and role of these tests in clinical settings has not been completely demonstrated, and no serology tests have been approved in Canada.
- Currently, evidence to confirm that individuals have immunity to COVID-19 or are protected from reinfection is lacking.
Additional Resources
- Strategies to Optimize the Supply of PPE and Equipment (The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention)
- CADTH is also pleased to showcase additional COVID-19 resources from our partner organizations, as well as from the Canadian federal, provincial, and territorial governments’ health jurisdictions:
- Pan-Canadian Health Organizations
- Federal, Provincial, and Territorial information
CAN’T FIND WHAT YOU NEED? LET US KNOW.
Canadian ministries and departments of health, publicly funded organizations responsible for health service delivery, and clinical society stakeholders are encouraged to submit a request or contact their CADTH Liaison Officer. We’re here to help.
The CADTH Weekly COVID-19 Update is intended to keep you informed about the latest information posted on the CADTH COVID-19 portal. You’re receiving this update because you’ve subscribed to our CADTH e-alert system.
Canadian ministries and departments of health, publicly funded organizations responsible for health service delivery, and clinical society stakeholders are encouraged to submit a request or contact their CADTH Liaison Officer. We’re here to help.
The CADTH Weekly COVID-19 Update is intended to keep you informed about the latest information posted on the CADTH COVID-19 portal. You’re receiving this update because you’ve subscribed to our CADTH e-alert system.
Last Updated : May 11, 2020