Coronavirus: Canada’s top doctor provides warning after virus variants detections double in past week
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Coronavirus: Canada’s top doctor provides warning after virus variants detections double in past week
02:03 | February 9, 2021
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COVID-19: Canada’s 6th wave has plateaued or is post-peak in some areas, Tam says
01:10 | May 6, 2022
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2 new Omicron sub-variants discovered as COVID-19 cases continue to decline globally: WHO
02:29 | May 4, 2022
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COVID-19: Canada’s top doctor recommends still wearing masks as BA.2 variant fuels 6th wave
02:04 | April 12, 2022
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Trucker convoy: Protesters adorn Terry Fox statue with pro-trucker slogans, Canadian flag
02:18 | January 29, 2022
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Trucker convoy: Blaring horns, cheers as hundreds descend on Parliament
03:06 | January 29, 2022
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Trucker convoy: Horns blare outside Parliament as trucker protest assembles
01:06 | January 29, 2022
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Trucker convoy: Fireworks, cheers see off convoy headed to Ottawa from New Brunswick
02:38 | January 29, 2022
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Trucker convoy arrives in Ottawa to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates
03:19 | January 29, 2022
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COVID-19: No new restrictions in Alberta, Saskatchewan to slow Omicron spread
02:07 | December 31, 2021
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Unprecedented COVID-19 case numbers could change protocols
02:22 | December 29, 2021
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U.S. COVID-19 Omicron variant spread dampens new year cheer
02:02 | December 29, 2021
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Quebec to allow some COVID-19 infected health workers to stay on job
02:04 | December 28, 2021
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U.K. nations except England tighten COVID-19 rules
01:45 | December 28, 2021
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COVID-19: CDC reduces quarantine guidelines as Omicron cases surge
01:52 | December 28, 2021
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Bringing your Omicron questions to a physician
06:56 | December 5, 2021
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Arrival tests may come for U.S. travel if Omicron presence increases: Alghabra
12:17 | December 5, 2021
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Canadians should not get hung up on primary COVID-19 vaccines vs. booster shots, NACI says
05:09 | December 3, 2021
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Immunization against COVID-19 should remain top priority: NACI
00:53 | December 3, 2021
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NACI recommends longer interval between COVID-19 vaccine doses, Pfizer preferred over Moderna for Canadians aged 12-29
01:14 | December 3, 2021
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NACI ‘strongly’ recommends COVID-19 vaccine booster for Canadians aged 50+, ‘may’ be offered to those aged 18-49
02:03 | December 3, 2021
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Trudeau defends role in removing vaccine barriers as Omicron variant threatens fight against COVID-19
01:17 | December 1, 2021
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COVID-19: South Africa calls for calm over international response to Omicron variant
02:20 | November 28, 2021
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Unvaccinated soldiers put others at risk: Gen. Eyre
12:12 | November 28, 2021
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Europe once again the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic
02:00 | November 14, 2021
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47 million Americans have been infected with COVID-19
01:58 | November 13, 2021
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Yukon becomes new COVID-19 hotspot in Canada
02:22 | November 13, 2021
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COVID-19: Canada may be in for a ‘bumpy ride’ through winter, Tam says
04:00 | November 5, 2021
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G20 summit: Freeland says Canada to donate 200M doses of COVID-19 vaccines by end of 2022
01:50 | October 30, 2021
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Trudeau says Canada doing its part to help poorer nations access COVID-19 vaccines
01:17 | October 29, 2021
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Disobeying clear vaccine policies seen as noncompliance in EI claims: Qualtrough
07:24 | October 24, 2021
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People with allergic reaction to 1st COVID vaccine can ‘safely receive future doses’: NACI
02:57 | October 22, 2021
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Coronavirus: Canada’s top doctor provides warning after virus variants detections double in past week
02:03 | February 9, 2021
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COVID-19: Canada’s 6th wave has plateaued or is post-peak in some areas, Tam says
01:10 | May 6, 2022
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2 new Omicron sub-variants discovered as COVID-19 cases continue to decline globally: WHO
02:29 | May 4, 2022
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COVID-19: Canada’s top doctor recommends still wearing masks as BA.2 variant fuels 6th wave
02:04 | April 12, 2022
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Trucker convoy: Protesters adorn Terry Fox statue with pro-trucker slogans, Canadian flag
02:18 | January 29, 2022
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Trucker convoy: Blaring horns, cheers as hundreds descend on Parliament
03:06 | January 29, 2022
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Trucker convoy: Horns blare outside Parliament as trucker protest assembles
01:06 | January 29, 2022
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Trucker convoy: Fireworks, cheers see off convoy headed to Ottawa from New Brunswick
02:38 | January 29, 2022
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Trucker convoy arrives in Ottawa to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates
03:19 | January 29, 2022
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COVID-19: No new restrictions in Alberta, Saskatchewan to slow Omicron spread
02:07 | December 31, 2021
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Unprecedented COVID-19 case numbers could change protocols
02:22 | December 29, 2021
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U.S. COVID-19 Omicron variant spread dampens new year cheer
02:02 | December 29, 2021
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Quebec to allow some COVID-19 infected health workers to stay on job
02:04 | December 28, 2021
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U.K. nations except England tighten COVID-19 rules
01:45 | December 28, 2021
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COVID-19: CDC reduces quarantine guidelines as Omicron cases surge
01:52 | December 28, 2021
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Bringing your Omicron questions to a physician
06:56 | December 5, 2021
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Arrival tests may come for U.S. travel if Omicron presence increases: Alghabra
12:17 | December 5, 2021
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Canadians should not get hung up on primary COVID-19 vaccines vs. booster shots, NACI says
05:09 | December 3, 2021
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Immunization against COVID-19 should remain top priority: NACI
00:53 | December 3, 2021
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NACI recommends longer interval between COVID-19 vaccine doses, Pfizer preferred over Moderna for Canadians aged 12-29
01:14 | December 3, 2021
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NACI ‘strongly’ recommends COVID-19 vaccine booster for Canadians aged 50+, ‘may’ be offered to those aged 18-49
02:03 | December 3, 2021
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Trudeau defends role in removing vaccine barriers as Omicron variant threatens fight against COVID-19
01:17 | December 1, 2021
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COVID-19: South Africa calls for calm over international response to Omicron variant
02:20 | November 28, 2021
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Unvaccinated soldiers put others at risk: Gen. Eyre
12:12 | November 28, 2021
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Europe once again the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic
02:00 | November 14, 2021
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47 million Americans have been infected with COVID-19
01:58 | November 13, 2021
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Yukon becomes new COVID-19 hotspot in Canada
02:22 | November 13, 2021
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COVID-19: Canada may be in for a ‘bumpy ride’ through winter, Tam says
04:00 | November 5, 2021
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G20 summit: Freeland says Canada to donate 200M doses of COVID-19 vaccines by end of 2022
01:50 | October 30, 2021
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Trudeau says Canada doing its part to help poorer nations access COVID-19 vaccines
01:17 | October 29, 2021
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Disobeying clear vaccine policies seen as noncompliance in EI claims: Qualtrough
07:24 | October 24, 2021
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People with allergic reaction to 1st COVID vaccine can ‘safely receive future doses’: NACI
02:57 | October 22, 2021
Coronavirus: Canada’s top doctor provides warning after virus variants detections double in past week
Description
February 9, 2021
Canada's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Theresa Tam on Tuesday warned that Canadians should continue to be "cautious" after detections of new coronavirus variants more than doubled in the past week, with seven provinces reporting these variants.
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Coronavirus: Canada’s top doctor provides warning after virus variants detections double in past week02:03 | February 9, 2021 -
COVID-19: Canada’s 6th wave has plateaued or is post-peak in some areas, Tam says01:10 | May 6, 2022 -
2 new Omicron sub-variants discovered as COVID-19 cases continue to decline globally: WHO02:29 | May 4, 2022 -
COVID-19: Canada’s top doctor recommends still wearing masks as BA.2 variant fuels 6th wave02:04 | April 12, 2022 -
Trucker convoy: Protesters adorn Terry Fox statue with pro-trucker slogans, Canadian flag02:18 | January 29, 2022 -
Trucker convoy: Blaring horns, cheers as hundreds descend on Parliament03:06 | January 29, 2022 -
Trucker convoy: Horns blare outside Parliament as trucker protest assembles01:06 | January 29, 2022 -
Trucker convoy: Fireworks, cheers see off convoy headed to Ottawa from New Brunswick02:38 | January 29, 2022 -
Trucker convoy arrives in Ottawa to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates03:19 | January 29, 2022 -
COVID-19: No new restrictions in Alberta, Saskatchewan to slow Omicron spread02:07 | December 31, 2021 -
Unprecedented COVID-19 case numbers could change protocols02:22 | December 29, 2021 -
U.S. COVID-19 Omicron variant spread dampens new year cheer02:02 | December 29, 2021 -
Quebec to allow some COVID-19 infected health workers to stay on job02:04 | December 28, 2021 -
U.K. nations except England tighten COVID-19 rules01:45 | December 28, 2021 -
COVID-19: CDC reduces quarantine guidelines as Omicron cases surge01:52 | December 28, 2021 -
Bringing your Omicron questions to a physician06:56 | December 5, 2021 -
Arrival tests may come for U.S. travel if Omicron presence increases: Alghabra12:17 | December 5, 2021 -
Canadians should not get hung up on primary COVID-19 vaccines vs. booster shots, NACI says05:09 | December 3, 2021 -
Immunization against COVID-19 should remain top priority: NACI00:53 | December 3, 2021 -
NACI recommends longer interval between COVID-19 vaccine doses, Pfizer preferred over Moderna for Canadians aged 12-2901:14 | December 3, 2021 -
NACI ‘strongly’ recommends COVID-19 vaccine booster for Canadians aged 50+, ‘may’ be offered to those aged 18-4902:03 | December 3, 2021 -
Trudeau defends role in removing vaccine barriers as Omicron variant threatens fight against COVID-1901:17 | December 1, 2021 -
COVID-19: South Africa calls for calm over international response to Omicron variant02:20 | November 28, 2021 -
Unvaccinated soldiers put others at risk: Gen. Eyre12:12 | November 28, 2021 -
Europe once again the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic02:00 | November 14, 2021 -
47 million Americans have been infected with COVID-1901:58 | November 13, 2021 -
Yukon becomes new COVID-19 hotspot in Canada02:22 | November 13, 2021 -
COVID-19: Canada may be in for a ‘bumpy ride’ through winter, Tam says04:00 | November 5, 2021 -
G20 summit: Freeland says Canada to donate 200M doses of COVID-19 vaccines by end of 202201:50 | October 30, 2021 -
Trudeau says Canada doing its part to help poorer nations access COVID-19 vaccines01:17 | October 29, 2021 -
Disobeying clear vaccine policies seen as noncompliance in EI claims: Qualtrough07:24 | October 24, 2021 -
People with allergic reaction to 1st COVID vaccine can ‘safely receive future doses’: NACI02:57 | October 22, 2021
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Coronavirus: Canada’s top doctor provides warning after virus variants detections double in past week02:03 | February 9, 2021
-
COVID-19: Canada’s 6th wave has plateaued or is post-peak in some areas, Tam says01:10 | May 6, 2022
-
2 new Omicron sub-variants discovered as COVID-19 cases continue to decline globally: WHO02:29 | May 4, 2022
-
COVID-19: Canada’s top doctor recommends still wearing masks as BA.2 variant fuels 6th wave02:04 | April 12, 2022
-
Trucker convoy: Protesters adorn Terry Fox statue with pro-trucker slogans, Canadian flag02:18 | January 29, 2022
-
Trucker convoy: Blaring horns, cheers as hundreds descend on Parliament03:06 | January 29, 2022
-
Trucker convoy: Horns blare outside Parliament as trucker protest assembles01:06 | January 29, 2022
-
Trucker convoy: Fireworks, cheers see off convoy headed to Ottawa from New Brunswick02:38 | January 29, 2022
-
Trucker convoy arrives in Ottawa to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandates03:19 | January 29, 2022
-
COVID-19: No new restrictions in Alberta, Saskatchewan to slow Omicron spread02:07 | December 31, 2021
-
Unprecedented COVID-19 case numbers could change protocols02:22 | December 29, 2021
-
U.S. COVID-19 Omicron variant spread dampens new year cheer02:02 | December 29, 2021
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Quebec to allow some COVID-19 infected health workers to stay on job02:04 | December 28, 2021
-
U.K. nations except England tighten COVID-19 rules01:45 | December 28, 2021
-
COVID-19: CDC reduces quarantine guidelines as Omicron cases surge01:52 | December 28, 2021
-
Bringing your Omicron questions to a physician06:56 | December 5, 2021
-
Arrival tests may come for U.S. travel if Omicron presence increases: Alghabra12:17 | December 5, 2021
-
Canadians should not get hung up on primary COVID-19 vaccines vs. booster shots, NACI says05:09 | December 3, 2021
-
Immunization against COVID-19 should remain top priority: NACI00:53 | December 3, 2021
-
NACI recommends longer interval between COVID-19 vaccine doses, Pfizer preferred over Moderna for Canadians aged 12-2901:14 | December 3, 2021
-
NACI ‘strongly’ recommends COVID-19 vaccine booster for Canadians aged 50+, ‘may’ be offered to those aged 18-4902:03 | December 3, 2021
-
Trudeau defends role in removing vaccine barriers as Omicron variant threatens fight against COVID-1901:17 | December 1, 2021
-
COVID-19: South Africa calls for calm over international response to Omicron variant02:20 | November 28, 2021
-
Unvaccinated soldiers put others at risk: Gen. Eyre12:12 | November 28, 2021
-
Europe once again the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic02:00 | November 14, 2021
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47 million Americans have been infected with COVID-1901:58 | November 13, 2021
-
Yukon becomes new COVID-19 hotspot in Canada02:22 | November 13, 2021
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COVID-19: Canada may be in for a ‘bumpy ride’ through winter, Tam says04:00 | November 5, 2021
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G20 summit: Freeland says Canada to donate 200M doses of COVID-19 vaccines by end of 202201:50 | October 30, 2021
-
Trudeau says Canada doing its part to help poorer nations access COVID-19 vaccines01:17 | October 29, 2021
-
Disobeying clear vaccine policies seen as noncompliance in EI claims: Qualtrough07:24 | October 24, 2021
-
People with allergic reaction to 1st COVID vaccine can ‘safely receive future doses’: NACI02:57 | October 22, 2021
Coronavirus: Canada’s top doctor provides warning after virus variants detections double in past week
Description
February 9, 2021
Canada's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Theresa Tam on Tuesday warned that Canadians should continue to be "cautious" after detections of new coronavirus variants more than doubled in the past week, with seven provinces reporting these variants.
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