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Saskatchewan COVID-19 wastewater numbers stop reporting variant breakdownsDr. John Giesy said that some particles in a sample they might identify as BA.2, but may not have enough information to assign another subvariant.HealthOct 14, 2022
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Omicron-adapted COVID-19 vaccines: Could updated shots prevent a fall wave?The U.K. has become the first country to approve a COVID-19 booster vaccine that targets the original virus and the more contagious Omicron variant.CanadaAug 17, 2022
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Saskatoon’s wastewater data shows an increase in COVID-19 viral loadThis was the fourth consecutive increase in Saskatoon's viral load since July 16.HealthAug 15, 2022
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COVID cases are rising across Canada. Where are the country’s top doctors?A seventh wave of COVID-19 is sweeping across Canada, but unlike during previous outbreaks, many of the country's top doctors have been largely absent from the public eye.HealthJul 22, 2022
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COVID-19: N.B. reports 5 deaths, rise in hospitalizations in weekly updateFive more New Brunswickers have died of COVID-19 and the number of active hospitalizations has increased, the province announced Tuesday in its weekly update.HealthJul 19, 2022
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Can Canadians travel safely as BA.5 subvariant spreads globally? Here’s what to considerExperts are urging Canadians who are travelling this summer to have health insurance, be up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, and to continue wearing masks in crowded spaces.HealthJul 16, 2022
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COVID-19: BA.5 variant soon to be dominant in Saskatchewan, deputy CMHO saysDr. Julie Kryzanowski said Wednesday the province expects BA.5, which is being linked to a global rise in cases, to take over BA.2 as the most common strain in the province.CanadaJul 14, 2022
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COVID-19: Quebec’s 7th wave sees increased transmission of BA.5 variantAccording to Quebec Public Health, there are almost 1,800 people in hospital but only 43 of them are in intensive care, which health officials find encouraging.HealthJul 14, 2022
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Omicron BA.5 COVID subvariant spreading at ‘very intense level,’ WHO warnsThe WHO has seen a substantial increase in cases of the Omicron subvariant, BA.5, over the last four weeks and that trend is expected to continue.HealthJul 12, 2022
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Top doc says Hamiltonians still need to ‘pay attention’ to COVID amid new waveGetting up to date with COVID vaccines and wearing masks in some indoor settings are things Hamilton's medical officer says residents should continue to 'pay attention to.'HealthJul 12, 2022
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