Tri-Region affected by Edmonton Zone voluntary restrictions
"This isn't about spreading any concern, but Alberta today does have its highest number of cases it has ever had during this pandemic."
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Local News COVID-19: Out-of-control parties lead to record case count in B.C.
There have been 274 cases of COVID-19 reported over the past day and no deaths. -
Local News COVID-19 update for Oct. 22: B.C. sets new record with 274 cases
Here's your daily update with everything you need to know on the novel coronavirus situation in B.C. for Oct. 22, 2020. -
Local News Cornwall/SDG hospitals say they remain prepared for COVID-19 cases
The CEOs of three hospitals in the region told the Standard-Freeholder on Thursday their facilities are very well prepared to host and treat COVID-19 patients. -
Local News New restrictions up to EOHU: Ford
Ontario Premier Doug Ford tossed the question of whether any new restrictions will be put into place back into the Eastern Ontario Health Unit’s lap on Thursday. -
Local News Don't delay care because of COVID-19: officials
Hospital officials and the region’s chief paramedic are reminding people to seek urgent medical care when it’s needed and not let a fear of COVID-19 delay essential treatment. -
Health Online sessions help participants improve heart health
Local residents looking to manage their cholesterol and blood pressure are invited to an upcoming information online session to better understand their heart health. -
Health Why deliberately infecting healthy young volunteers with COVID-19 virus can be done ethically
Under normal circumstances, the petition to Parliament might seem rather rash: urgently and publicly support a plan allowing scientists to intentionally infect people with a sometimes-deadly virus to more rapidly ...
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Health Too many blind spots: How we're still paying for Canada's slow response to COVID-19
When the virus finally hit us, it turns out we were screening for the wrong things and looking the wrong way. -
Local News COVID-19: Dreadful day for B.C. as first school outbreak reported alongside record daily count and ...
Around 160 staff and students at École de l'Anse-au-sable in Kelowna ordered to quarantine -
Local News COVID-19 update for Oct. 21: B.C. reports daily record of 203 cases
Here's your daily update with everything you need to know on the novel coronavirus situation in B.C. for Oct. 21, 2020. -
Local News EOHU backs off recommending modified Stage 2 COVID-19 restrictions
The Eastern Ontario Health Unit region will not be moving into a modified Stage 2 set of restrictions, yet. -
Local News CHEO creates drive-up vitals clinic for mental health patients
Virtual care has allowed doctors from CHEO to see even more patients for mental health appointments this year than last, despite pandemic restrictions. -
Local News Stanley Park’s aquatic life on ‘red alert’: ecology report
While tree cover has increased, 46 native species at risk in the park include western grebe, double crested cormorant and little brown (myotis) bats -
Local News New QHC president big on local approach
Quinte Health Care’s incoming administrator says she’s focused more on the front line than on organizational structure, and believes in local solutions for improving care. -
Health Tips for treating psoriasis
Thursday, Oct. 29 is World Psoriasis Day.Psoriasis (say “suh-RY-uh-sus”) is a long-term skin problem that causes skin cells to grow too quickly, resulting in thick, white, silvery, or red patches ...
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Local News Stroke patients may have COVID-19: Western University study
Researchers at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry released a study Tuesday that fleshes out the connection between COVID-19 and strokes. -
Local News Support group aids bereaved at all stages of grief
It could have only been three months, three years or even five. -
Local News Woodstock teen's cancer story to be aired at Stand Up to Cancer
At last there is a light at the end of the tunnel for a Woodstock teen who has battled three types of cancer over the last seven years. -
Local News Ingersoll’s Walk for Alzheimer’s is being discontinued
After 20 years the Alzheimer Society of Oxford has announced they will no longer host a fundraising Walk for Alzheimer’s in Ingersoll. -
Health Ontario man seeks help to get Lyme disease treatment abroad
Jeff Faber was 23 years old when he was struck down by a mystery disease that left him incapacitated. -
Health Chlamydia cases on the rise
An increase in documented cases of Chlamydia in Ontario has prompted local and provincial health officials to spread the word about the sometimes silent sexually transmitted infection.
