Dr. Theresa Tam

• ‘Boost your defences’ ahead of winter viral spread, Ottawa urges in mail campaign

  The 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.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2022
  
• Influenza hospitalizations continue to mount in Alberta

  High influenza hospitalization trends continue in Alberta.

  Health

  Dec 15, 2022
  
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• After investigating two cases, BC CDC says monkeypox not suspected

  Monkeypox is a zoonotic infectious disease that results in occasional human infections usually associated with exposure to infected animals or contaminated materials.

  Health

  May 20, 2022
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• Severe acute hepatitis case confirmed in Manitoba child: Shared Health

  Shared Health didn't say where in Manitoba the case was found or how share details about the severity of the case.

  Health

  May 10, 2022
• Unvaccinated people increase risk of COVID-19 infection among vaccinated: study

  Even with high immunization rates, unvaccinated people threaten the safety of those who are vaccinated against COVID-19, suggests a new Canadian study.

  Health

  Apr 24, 2022
• Canada’s top doctors still recommend wearing a mask — even as provinces ditch mandates

  Despite 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.

  Canada

  Mar 18, 2022
• Masks still a ‘fundamental layer of protection,’ Canada’s top doctor says

  Although 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.

  Canada

  Feb 25, 2022
• 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.

  Health

  Feb 4, 2022
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• Omicron COVID-19 variant is infectious for up to 10 days, Tam says

  The 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.

  Health

  Jan 18, 2022
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• Pandemic a ‘wake-up call’ to make lasting change to Canadian public health: Tam

  Canada'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.

  Health

  Dec 13, 2021