It could be dubbed the revenge of the anti-vaxxers. Or the triumph of COVID-19 conspiracy kooks.
Because there’s no question that the Alberta government’s dissection of the province’s public health care system as announced last week shows just how far it is willing to go to punish those who promoted vaccine mandates, mask mandates and any other measures in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Comments closedMore than 100 long-term care residents have died of COVID-19 since late August.
Ontario’s provincial government has announced that staff in long-term care homes are now required to wear masks in the face of an increase in COVID-19 outbreaks, cases and hospitalizations of residents.
Comments closedMasking is now required for staff in long term care homes across Ontario amid a recent rise in COVID‑19 outbreaks, cases and resident hospitalizations, the provincial government says.
Comments closedFifteen people have contracted COVID-19 at a Vancouver Island hospital amid an ongoing outbreak of the respiratory illness. The outbreak is one of at least three confirmed coronavirus outbreaks now active in B.C. hospitals.
Comments closedAlthough many Canadians act as though the pandemic has ended, the airborne virus that causes COVID-19 continues to evolve at an amazing pace with devastating consequences for both individuals and the public at large.
Comments closedQuebec’s Health Ministry announced Friday that it now recommends a single dose of the new COVID-19 vaccine for individuals considered at risk.
Comments closedAs doctors recommend new COVID-19 vaccine doses to combat the XBB.1.5 Omicron subvariant, a mutation of COVID-19 that has continued to spread despite misconceptions that the virus is in the past, officials say Canada has sufficient supply.
Comments closedThe COVID-19 wastewater viral signal for Ottawa has increased substantially (+1491%) since a low on July 12, 2023.
Comments closedTwo Toronto pharmacies are no longer operating vaccination programs. Lawlor and Rylander pharmacies have shut it down due to delivery challenges, causing an inability to keep up with demand.
Comments closedUsing portables for kids in B.C. isn’t just happening at schools — Surrey Memorial Hospital has installed a temporary emergency waiting area at its pediatric wing, preparing for a potential surge in patients.
Comments closedCOVID-19 proof of vaccination requirements — commonly known as vaccine passports — led to more Canadians under 50 getting their first dose shortly after the policies were implemented, according to a newly published study by public health researchers.
Comments closedLaunched almost a month ago, the vaccination campaign against COVID-19 and influenza is in full swing. According to the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux (MSSS), more than 728,000 Quebecers had received a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by Sunday, and nearly 870,000 had received a dose of the influenza vaccine. Quebec reports that more than 770,000 other appointments have also been made by citizens wishing to be vaccinated in the near future.
Comments closedNew Brunswick reported three more deaths from COVID‑19 in its weekly update Tuesday, while hospitalizations, outbreaks and new cases all remained about the same.
Comments closedAlberta has close to 40 million COVID-19 rapid antigen tests in its stockpile and they’re all set to expire within a few months. Those that go unused will be trashed, the provincial government has confirmed.
Comments closed✉️ Send letters to voice your support for universal masking with respirators in hospitals. You can use your own email software to send the letters.
Why take action? SARS-CoV-2 is an airborne, level 3 pathogen. We need universal masking with respirators to prevent COVID-induced health issues, including long COVID, cognitive issues, and cardiovascular diseases.
Please take a moment to voice your support for universal masking with respirators in Ontario hospitals!
Comments closedProtect our health – please send a letter to support universal masking with respirators in Ontario’s hospitals!
Comments closedProtect our health – please send a letter to support universal masking with respirators in hospitals!
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