In the past few weeks, a small army of sewers and other makers have been meeting in Facebook groups to show off mask-making techniques and set up an informal distribution system in an attempt to fortify the dwindling supply of personal protective equipment, especially the masks. A doctor who is one of the founders of […]
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For weeks, health officials have been urging people to go into self-isolation for 14 days if they develop flu-like symptoms or have just returned from countries severely affected by COVID-19. According to a top doctor of the country, the recommendation that advises people to return from anywhere abroad to self-isolate has been broadened. All travelers
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As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to worsen, there are concerns about the risk to frontline healthcare workers. The local paramedics are taking precautions when responding to all infectious disease calls, wearing gloves, plastic gowns, N95 masks, and full-face visors. According to a paramedic practice educator for BC Emergency Health Services in Vancouver, it can be
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After 3 months, the Notre Dame Cathedral in Ottawa is hosting a Saturday mass during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Notre Dame Cathedral on Sussex Drive is one of the several parishes within the Archdiocese of Ottawa reopening for mass this weekend. St. Theresa Roman Catholic Parish, Saint Patrick’s Basilica, and St. Mary’s Parish will also
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An association that has been heading donations of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers has confirmed that boxes of masks seen sale at several Canadian Tire stores are the type of items that doctors, nurses, and care works need right now while fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. The stores have come under fire for stocking large
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The Ottawa Public Health has officially declared an end to the COVID-19 outbreaks at four congregate institutions. This brings the number of ongoing outbreaks in the city to nine. There have been ongoing outbreaks in six long-term care homes in the city and three retirement homes. Based on the latest report, OPH officially confirmed an
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Those who are riding on OC Transpo buses, Para Transpo vehicles, and the O-Train must wear a face mask to board. Starting today, OC Transpo stated that it is mandatory for riders to wear a cloth mask when entering transit stations and on board buses, trains, Para Transpo mini-buses, and contracted taxis. The front door
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An initiative from a local sports team to help save a beloved tourist attraction from bankruptcy resulted in $1 million worth of sales in just one weekend. The Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced that it had partnered with the Vancouver Aquarium to make and sell face masks during the pandemic. The aquarium is home to 70,000
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A majority of Canadians would take a vaccine against COVID-19 if one becomes available. This response was based on a new survey. Based on the results from a poll conducted by Research Co., of those who took part in the survey, around 73% of respondents stated that they would “probably” or “definitely” take a vaccine
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A former park board commissioner and the Sant Sarwan Dass Charitable Trust partnered to hand out 7,000 masks and hot meals for Mother’s Day in the downtown eastside of Vancouver. The masks are important. Regardless of the virus, many people who are living in the area are homeless and have colds and even pneumonia. Before
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Due to the high demand for personal protective equipment, they are hard to come by. The researchers at B.C. University is working on prototypes for an N95 mask which is also biodegradable. The mask which is called the Canadian mask or Can-Mask is built with a frame made of B.C. wood fibers such as spruce,
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An army of volunteer sewers in B.C. has created over 15,000 masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. The organizers are now planning to create a non-profit group to coordinate and fundraise for the effort. Vancouver residents started the group “Protect Frontline Workers on Facebook”. As the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the globe, personal protective equipment or
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The police watchdog of British Columbia has been called to investigate an incident that led to the death of an intoxicated man. What happened? Based on the news release, the Independent Investigations Office of B.C. stated that RCMP notified it of the incident. The police used both pepper spray and a “conducted energy weapon” against
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The transit commission endorsed an OC Transpo recommendation to urge every person to wear a non-medical cloth mask on buses, trains and in stations starting June 15 with the top boss assuring commissioners that law enforcement will not be aggressively ticketing people for breaking the unprecedented rule. Transpo will be the first transit agency in
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A disposable face mask is an indispensable tool nowadays especially with the continued rise in the number of COVID-19 cases all over the globe. One way to protect yourself and others is to wear a face mask especially in scenarios where physical distancing is not possible. These 95% filter disposable face masks are lightweight and
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There are at least two cruise ships with reported COVID-19 outbreaks. The cruise ship industry is bringing in strict measures after the top doctor in the country warned Canadians against going on cruise ships as COVID-19 continues to spread. The Canadian and Northwest chapter of Cruise Lines International Association stated that the measures include improved
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With the two flu outbreaks in Abbotsford residential care facilities, a health hazard order makes masks mandatory for visitors. The high levels of flu activity in Fraser Health have prompted the chief medical health officer of the region to declare it a health hazard and invoke special powers to protect the vulnerable groups. Those who
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WorkSafeBC provides guidance for restarting work sites. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a new kind of self-reliance, from cutting down their own hair to improvising a home workout. Challenges of performing first aid in the “new normal” Self-administered first aid is another option outlined by WorkSafeBC guidelines for industries restarting after being idle due
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With international supplies of medical protective equipment in large demand, the B.C. healthy ministry is preparing to introduce stocks of donated and unconventional supplies for healthcare workers. The health ministry is struggling to replace the traditional products in the context of all this worldwide demand but safe and effective alternatives are available. The use of
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People who are flying to and from Canadian airports are required to wear masks in the latest move by transport officials to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Passengers will not be allowed to board their flight unless they have non-medical face coverings. Travelers should wear their masks while at screening checkpoints and when they cannot
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