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Dentists see pandemic stress in patients with more grinding, cracked, broken teeth
New guidance coming on testing, tracing as Ontario contends with Omicron: Dr. Moore
Ontario is preparing to change its approach to COVID-19 testing and contact tracing as the Omicron variant strains resources, with the province's top doctor saying residents may soon have to take on more responsibility when it comes to notifying others of exposure.

Quebec testing centres overwhelmed by the fifth wave of COVID-19

The union representing 5,400 laboratory technicians in the province says the recent surge in demand for testing is pushing laboratories to their limits.
Saskatchewan forgoes holiday COVID-19 restrictions despite dire projections

The projections released by the province suggest that Omicron-driven cases and hospitalizations will increase dramatically by the end of the month without stronger interventions.
Alberta expands eligibility for COVID 19 booster shots to those 18 and older
Omicron sweeps across America, now 73% of new US COVID cases
Alberta cutting capacity for large venues in half amid other new restrictions announced Tuesday night

Premier Jason Kenney says large venues that seat more than 1,000 people, including sports arenas, will be capped at half capacity.
Omicron variant prompts additional COVID-19 measures in B.C.

Starting at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, bars, nightclubs, gyms, fitness centres and dance studios will have to close, and all seated events will be reduced to 50% capacity.
Tuesday's takeaways: Updates from across Canada on the fight against Omicron

In press conference after press conference, the country's public health officials made key calls on restrictions to fight COVID-19. Catch up on what happened where you are.
Lower post-C-section opioid scrips means far fewer unused pills in the Toronto community: study

A quality improvement initiative at Mount Sinai Hospital resulted in significantly fewer opioid prescriptions written for patients following a Caesarean section.