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RVH makes masking mandatory in hospital again as COVID risk level risesAs the COVID-19 risk level in the community remains high, the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre is making masking monitory once more.HealthDec 21, 2023
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How to get messaging right on masks, vaccines as ‘triple threat’ of viruses swirlHealth officials looking to get buy-in among Canadians for measures like masking should use more positive and personal appeals - and should follow their own advice, experts say.HealthNov 20, 2022
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Canadian Blood Services face flak over ending mandatory masking this weekCanadian Blood Services noted that it is a community setting, not a hospital or health-care setting, and as such is able to shift from mandatory to optional measures on masking.CanadaJul 27, 2022
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City of Toronto directing contractors to accommodate security guards requesting religious exemptionsThe City of Toronto says it is working with security contractors in response to a complaint launched by the World Sikh Organization.CanadaJul 5, 2022
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Biden administration will appeal mask mandate ruling if CDC deems it necessaryThe Justice Department said it will not appeal a federal district judge's ruling to drop a mask mandate on public transit unless the CDC believes it is still necessary.HealthApr 19, 2022
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COVID-19 rapid tests an imperfect and necessary tool in potential sixth wave, experts sayExperts say rapid antigen tests are emerging as an important tool as Canada's pandemic strategy shifts from public health vigilance to an emphasis on personal responsibility.HealthApr 7, 2022
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London, Ont. area Catholic board ends outdoor mask requirement for studentsThe MLHU's Dr. Alex Summers said he's 'less concerned about any policy that reduces mask use outside as long as indoor masking requirements remain in place.'HealthFeb 25, 2022
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COVID-19: Peterborough MOH ‘optimistic’ but advises caution as cases declineThere were 194 active cases with eight hospitalized on Feb. 16. A month ago on Jan. 17, the health unit reported 1,102 active cases with 33 in hospital.HealthFeb 17, 2022
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‘Makes no sense’: South Korean nose-only ‘Kosk’ mask raises eyebrows onlineThe 'Kosk' mask, intended to cover the nose while a wearer eats or drinks to prevent exposure to COVID-19, has attracted a lot of attention for its ... um ... unique design.LifestyleFeb 3, 2022
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COVID-19: City of Edmonton donates 50k KN95 masks to schoolsThe City of Edmonton donated about 50,000 KN95 masks it had previously been given by the province to the Edmonton Public School Board.EducationJan 14, 2022
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