Howard Njoo

• Mask-wearing a ‘personal choice’ as COVID-19 measures ease: PHAC

  While COVID-19 is still circulating, Dr. Theresa Tam is calling on Canadians to continue protecting themselves by wearing a mask or staying home when sick.

  Health

  Mar 4, 2022
  
• When could COVID-19 vaccine boosters be open for all adults? Timing is everything, experts say

  One of Canada's top health officials said the timing of a third dose rollout to all adults is important if that decision is made.

  Canada

  Nov 12, 2021
  
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• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19? Canada unveils new guidance on what you can, can’t do

  Dr. Howard Njoo, the country's deputy chief public health officer, said there are 'lots of factors at play.'

  Canada

  Jun 25, 2021
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• Canada could approve 1st coronavirus vaccine by end of 2020

  The chief medical adviser at Health Canada says Canada has "similar timelines" to U.S. and Europe for approval of the Pfizer vaccine.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2020
• Health official talks about ‘promising’ start to COVID-19 protocols for world junior hockey championship

  Canada's deputy chief of public health says the initial health and safety protocols proposed for the upcoming world junior hockey championship in Edmonton look "promising.''

  Sports

  Nov 17, 2020
• Tam describes early scramble for coronavirus supplies as ‘swabaggedon’

  Dr. Theresa Tam shared some insights on the early scramble for coronavirus supplies at virtual conference.

  Canada

  Oct 14, 2020
• Here’s how rapid antigen tests could help curb coronavirus, according to officials

  The new Panbio COVID-19 Antigen rapid test can be analyzed on-site without additional equipment and can produce results within 20 minutes. 

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2020
• Ottawa orders review after report pandemic warning system was shuttered

  One former public health official said the auditor general recently came asking questions.

  Canada

  Sep 8, 2020
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• Coronavirus vaccine will need high uptake for life to shift toward normal: officials

  Widespread vaccination is the "best shot" at a chance to return to normal, said Dr. Theresa Tam.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2020
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• ‘We’re going to run out of time’: Health experts sound alarm as Canada’s coronavirus cases rise

  Health experts worry that Canada's coronavirus cases are trending in the wrong direction.

  Health

  Jul 22, 2020