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- 8/16/2021
Ontario to require COVID vaccination or regular tests in for healthcare and education workers
The healthcare sector directive will take effect on Sept. 7. - 8/16/2021
Quebec premier issues vaccine mandate for healthcare workers
Quebec Premier Francois Legault says his government will issue a vaccine mandate for healthcare workers who are in regular contact with patients. - 8/16/2021
Edmonton hospital cancels orthopedic surgeries due to lack of clinical associates to provide post-procedure care
Alberta Health Services sent an internal memo on Aug. 14, telling surgeons the hospital's staffing situation had become "critical" because of the low amount of daytime coverage. - 8/15/2021
Reopening and restriction update province by province
Here's a look at what reopening plans look like across the country. - 8/15/2021
Prolonged COVID complications rare in kids, but experts say more studies needed
With schools reopening soon, Canadian parents are worried infections among children will soar. - 8/15/2021
Newfoundland and Labrador doctor shortage: the international factor
Originally from Ghana, Dr. Kweku Dankwa was working at the Walter Reed military hospital in Washington, D.C., when he made the decision to move to Canada. He says he chose St. Anthony because administrators there were the first to respond to a number of applications he sent out. - 8/15/2021
We studied how to reduce airborne COVID spread in hospitals. Here’s what we learnt
We’ve read recent expert commentaries about dealing with COVID-19 that mention paying attention to indoor ventilation. But rarely do these specify what exactly can and should be done in our existing hospital buildings.