Dr. Theresa Tam
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‘Boost your defences’ ahead of winter viral spread, Ottawa urges in mail campaignThe postcards were sent to six million households with an expected price tag of $1.08 million, according to a spokesperson for Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada.CanadaDec 22, 2022
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Influenza hospitalizations continue to mount in AlbertaHigh influenza hospitalization trends continue in Alberta.HealthDec 15, 2022
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After investigating two cases, BC CDC says monkeypox not suspectedMonkeypox is a zoonotic infectious disease that results in occasional human infections usually associated with exposure to infected animals or contaminated materials.HealthMay 20, 2022
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Severe acute hepatitis case confirmed in Manitoba child: Shared HealthShared Health didn't say where in Manitoba the case was found or how share details about the severity of the case.HealthMay 10, 2022
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Unvaccinated people increase risk of COVID-19 infection among vaccinated: studyEven with high immunization rates, unvaccinated people threaten the safety of those who are vaccinated against COVID-19, suggests a new Canadian study.HealthApr 25, 2022
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Canada’s top doctors still recommend wearing a mask — even as provinces ditch mandatesDespite provinces increasingly dropping their COVID-19 mask requirements, Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam said on Friday that wearing a mask is still a very good idea.CanadaMar 18, 2022
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Masks still a ‘fundamental layer of protection,’ Canada’s top doctor saysAlthough some provinces and territories have started to lift COVID-19 restrictions, the country's top doctor says masks are still a good way to protect yourself from COVID-19.CanadaFeb 25, 2022
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COVID-19 won’t disappear and provinces need to ‘evolve,’ says Canada’s top doctor"We need to be able to address the ongoing presence of the SARS‑CoV‑2 virus in a more sustainable way," said chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam.HealthFeb 4, 2022
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Omicron COVID-19 variant is infectious for up to 10 days, Tam saysThe Public Health Agency of Canada recommends people infected with COVID-19 isolate for at least 10 days after they test positive or symptoms begin, whichever came first.HealthJan 18, 2022
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Pandemic a ‘wake-up call’ to make lasting change to Canadian public health: TamCanada's public health system needs more staff and stable funding if it's going to take on future challenges, says chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam.HealthDec 13, 2021
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