COVID-19
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Alberta not reinstating masking in hospitals even as respiratory illnesses increaseAs respiratory season gets underway the Alberta government said it will not mandate masks, but an Edmonton ICU doctor said masking should be considered in select health spaces.HealthSep 29
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Updated COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot free for all Quebecers this fallQuebec is launching its latest COVID-19 vaccination campaign, making the updated shot available in seniors homes and long-term care facilities as of Oct. 2.HealthSep 28
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Some Kingston hospitals bringing back masking protocols as flu season approachesAs we approach cold and flu season, Kingston Health Sciences Centre is going back to pandemic-era masking protocols within Kingston General Hospital and Hotel Dieu.CanadaSep 28
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Pfizer’s updated COVID vaccine approved by Health CanadaThe vaccine approval coincides with the emergence of two new COVID-19 variants within the country, and experts are warning about continued vigilance in public health measures.HealthSep 28
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COVID-19 risk index at high for Peterborough area; outbreak at PRHC among 5 activeTwo new hospitalized cases of COVID-19 were reported in the area over the last week. Among five active outbreaks is one on the hospital's geriatric assessment behavioural unit.HealthSep 27
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Okanagan libraries switch over to late fine-free modelWhile late fines will no longer be charged, patrons will still be responsible for replacing the cost of lost or damaged items, officials said.CanadaSep 26
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Get your flu and COVID shots at the same time, health experts urgeAs autumn rolls in, health experts are giving the green light to double up on vaccinations, as getting both the flu and COVID shots can provide an added layer of defense.HealthSep 24
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New COVID shot provides ‘boost in protection’ against new variants: doctorsPublic health officials say the number of COVID-19 infections is climbing again -- just in time for respiratory virus season in the fall and winter.HealthSep 22
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U.S. to produce more COVID-19 tests for free distribution as cases riseCanada, by contrast, has millions of rapid at-home tests in its federal inventory as the U.S. works to replenish its own stockpile ahead of an expected fall and winter surge.HealthSep 21
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Quebec health-care establishments argue against allowing COVID-19 class actionIf the case is allowed to go ahead, it would cover all residents of long-term care homes where COVID-19 outbreaks occurred during the first two waves of the pandemic.HealthSep 21
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