Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued a statement: “At this time, there are 43,177 active cases across the country. The latest national-level data indicate daily averages of 4,015 new cases (Nov 4-10) and 54,668 people tested, with 5.8 per cent testing positive (Nov 1-7). Outbreaks continue to contribute to COVID-19 spread in Canada. … Read more
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement: “At this time, there are 41,126 active cases across the country. The latest national-level data indicate daily averages of 4,015 new cases (Nov 4- 10) and 54,668 people tested, with 5.8 per cent testing positive (Nov 1- 7). Outbreaks continue to contribute to … Read more
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement: “At this time, there are 38,586 active cases across the country. The latest national-level data indicate daily averages of over 3,350 new cases (Oct 30-Nov 5) and close to 61,000 people tested, with 4.7 per cent testing positive (Oct 25-31). Although the size … Read more
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement: “At this time, there are 31,725 active cases across the country. The latest national-level data indicate daily averages of 3,234 new cases (Oct 29 – Nov 4) and close to 61,000 people tested, with 4.7 per cent testing positive (Oct 25 – 31). Outbreaks … Read more
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement: “Canadians have sacrificed much in the months since the pandemic first began. We have come together to protect one another and allow scientists and researchers the time it takes to develop a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. Although there is no approved COVID-19 vaccine … Read more
The Government of Canada announced new mandatory requirements for travellers to Canada. Starting on November 4, 2020, air travellers can expect to be reminded by their air carrier of the need to submit COVID-related information digitally through ArriveCAN prior to boarding their flight to Canada. As of November 21, 2020, air travellers whose final destination is Canada will be required to … Read more
The Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health issued the following statement”In the early days, across the board measures made sense. No matter where we were in the country, we all faced the same uncertainties and put in place measures based on what we knew at the time. Nine months have passed and both the … Read more
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement: “At this time, there are 26,687 active cases across the country. The latest national-level data indicate daily averages of 2,747 new cases (Oct 22-28) and close to 75,000 people tested, with 3.1 per cent testing positive (Oct 11-17). Outbreaks continue to contribute to … Read more
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued a statement: “At this time, there are 26,422 active cases across the country. The latest national-level data indicate daily averages of 2,743 new cases (Oct 21-27) and close to 75,000 people tested, with 3.1 per cent testing positive (Oct 11-17). Outbreaks continue to contribute to COVID-19 … Read more
Health Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) announce an investment of $1.46 million for the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences to lead consultations for the development of the National Autism Strategy. The CAHS is a charitable, not-for-profit and neutral organization that conducts research, engagement and develops evidenced-based conclusions on a range of complex health and health-related … Read more
