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Is COVID harming immune systems? Here’s what we know, and what we don’tA surge of viral illness across Canada, especially among children, has sparked questions about whether COVID-19 is to blame, but experts say there is not enough data to prove this.HealthNov 16, 2022
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Joe Biden tests negative for COVID-19, will isolate until next resultPresident 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.HealthAug 6, 2022
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U.S. FDA approves 1st device to detect COVID-19 through breath samplesThe InspectIR COVID-19 Breathalyzer is about the size of a piece of carry-on luggage, the FDA said, and can be used in doctor's offices, hospitals and mobile testing sites.HealthApr 14, 2022
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Bargain-hunting British Columbians head south as COVID-19 border test requirement liftsVaccinated people no longer need to show a negative COVID-19 test to enter Canada, opening the door for cross-border shoppers to return to Washington state.CanadaApr 1, 2022
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Canada will scrap pre-arrival COVID-19 testing rule for vaccinated travellers April 1Currently, all travellers entering Canada — regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status — have to show proof of a negative antigen test. But that's about to change.CanadaMar 17, 2022
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COVID-19: Should Quebec expand eligibility requirements for PCR testing?Experts say as restrictions are being lifted and testing numbers decline, the additional tool should be included going forward.HealthMar 8, 2022
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Free COVID rapid antigen tests now available at Ontario grocery stores, pharmacies at one-box limitFree rapid antigen tests for COVID-19 will be made available at select Ontario grocery stores and pharmacies across the province beginning Wednesday, at a one-box limit.HealthFeb 9, 2022
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Kingston, Ont.’s Beechgrove assessment centre to offer clinical COVID-19 assessment appointmentsThose with 'worsening COVID-19 symptoms' will now have access to clinical assessment from Kingston Health Sciences Centre at the Beechgrove Assessment Centre.HealthJan 10, 2022
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Testing for COVID-19: Is a throat swab better at detecting Omicron?Are throat swabs better at detecting the Omicron variant? Some early evidence suggests they are.HealthJan 6, 2022
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Cough, cold or COVID-19? Doctors say with symptoms overlapping, it’s impossible to tellTens of thousands of Canadians across the country are being hit with the flu, a cold or COVID-19, but it’s almost impossible to tell what they could be ailing from.HealthJan 4, 2022
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