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Dogs have nose for COVID-19, studies show. Why aren’t they used for testing?Despite numerous studies showing not only their effectiveness but also their speed, dogs are not widely used for COVID-19 detection.CanadaAug 27, 2023
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Canada lacks robust COVID-19 detection system amid 6th wave. Here’s whyCanada must develop a robust system to detect COVID-19 activity in communities in the absence of wide-scale PCR testing, the gold-standard of COVID-19 detection.CanadaApr 21, 2022
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Alberta doctors upset with provincial move to restrict PCR testing: ‘Absolutely absurd’In an effort to conserve supply and to reserve spaces for high-risk individuals, the province is asking Albertans to report results of at-home COVID-19 tests to their doctor.HealthJan 3, 2022
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New wastewater data expected to paint a much more accurate picture of Alberta’s COVID spreadThe University of Calgary has been collecting and analyzing wastewater samples for traces of coronavirus since May 2020. The research has since expanded into a pan-Alberta network.ScienceDec 30, 2021
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Canadians face 3-hour wait at U.S.-Canada border crossing in QuebecHundreds of eager travellers flocked to the Lacolle border crossing in Quebec on Monday morning as travel restrictions loosened between the US and Canada.TrafficNov 8, 2021
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Free PCR tests made available to Canadians in Grand ForksGrand Forks Public Health offering free PCR COVID-19 tests for Canadian travellers.CanadaNov 6, 2021
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Health insurance expert shares next steps for Canadians after U.S. border reopensNon-essential travel restrictions for the United States (U.S.) and Canadian border will be lifted on Nov. 8 for anyone fully vaccinated and travelling on land.HealthOct 30, 2021
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