Covid Isolation

• B.C. drops self-isolation requirement for people with COVID-19

  New language posted to the B.C. Centre for Disease Control's website states, "Starting November 17, 2022, people who have COVID-19  are no longer required to self-isolate."

  Health

  Nov 18, 2022
  
• No need to isolate for 5 days if COVID-positive as long as symptoms improve: Ontario top doc

  "This combination of strategies should be a more pragmatic and practical approach," Dr. Kieran Moore said.

  Health

  Aug 31, 2022
  
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• Joe Biden tests negative for COVID-19, will isolate until next result

  President Joe Biden tested negative for COVID-19 on Saturday but will continue to isolate at the White House until a second negative test, his doctor said.

  Health

  Aug 6, 2022
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• Ontario changes COVID-19 isolation guidelines for close contacts

  The Ontario government has made changes to isolation guidelines for close contacts of those that are COVID-19 positive or are experiencing symptoms.

  Health

  Mar 9, 2022
• Omicron expected to fuel workplace ‘absenteeism’ in January as cases surge

  The Omicron variant's rapid spread will only make it harder for Canadian businesses to find staff in January, one senior economist is warning.

  Economy

  Jan 10, 2022
• Work sick or stay home? Omicron, staff shortage put U.S. employees in a conundrum

  As the Omicron variant of COVID-19 surges in the U.S., millions of those whose jobs don't provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and paycheck.

  Economy

  Jan 9, 2022
• Lethbridge program fighting senior loneliness expands throughout province

  Keep In Touch began as a COVID-19 response program roughly 18 months ago. Now it's expanding across the province with five more groups.

  Features

  Dec 16, 2021
• Robots with iPads help B.C. long-term care residents connect with loved ones

  Right now, there are 10 prototype "telepresence" robots at four long-term care facilities in the Vancouver Coastal Health region.

  Health

  Oct 12, 2021
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• ‘It broke my heart’: ER doctor aims to fight loneliness ‘epidemic’ amid COVID-19

  Toronto emergency room physician Jacques Lee is hoping to help seniors feel less lonely as many have experienced isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2021
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• COVID-19: Nova Scotia safe isolation program has put up hundreds of people throughout pandemic

  The province currently has 60 sites available and 44 people are using them right now to isolate.

  Health

  May 26, 2021