Health in Canada

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on September 26, 2020

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Saturday, September 26, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 26, 2020 /CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 26, 2020 /CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:
    "There have been 150,456cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 9,255 deaths.
  • Laboratories across Canada continue to test at a high rate, with an average of almost 70,000 people tested daily last week and 1.4% of these testing positive.
  • Keeping ourselves and our loved ones safer will require conscious and consistent efforts as we continue to live with COVID-19.
  • Read through my backgrounder on risks and precautions to consider and links to COVID-19 information and resources ."

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada (Epi Report) on September 24, 2020

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Thursday, September 24, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 24, 2020 /CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 24, 2020 /CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:
    "There have been 147,753 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 9,243 deaths.
  • The national daily case count continues to increase, with an average of 1,144 cases reported daily during the past seven days.
  • Although the pattern of epidemic curves varies by region in Canada, all provinces west of the Atlantic region are showing increasing incidence of COVID-19.
  • Close proximity and longer duration can increase the risk, whereas public health controls and policies can reduce the risk.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on September 19, 2020

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Saturday, September 19, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 19, 2020 /CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 19, 2020 /CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:
    "There have been 141,911 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 9,205 deaths.
  • Labs across Canada tested an average of 47,111 people daily over the past week with 1.4% testing positive.
  • As of Friday September 18th, 2020, the average daily case count was reported as 849 cases being reported daily across Canada during the previous 7 days.
  • This increases the demand on local public health authorities whose work is vital to interrupting new chains of transmission and managing the epidemic.

Advisory - Unauthorized health products sold on Steroid Hub Canada website may pose serious health risks

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Friday, September 18, 2020
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Health Canada is warning Canadians about the online retailer Steroid Hub Canada because it is selling unauthorized health products that may pose serious health risks.

Key Points: 
  • Health Canada is warning Canadians about the online retailer Steroid Hub Canada because it is selling unauthorized health products that may pose serious health risks.
  • Health products that have not been authorized by Health Canada have not been assessed for safety, effectiveness and quality, and could pose serious health risks.
  • Health Canada will continue to take action against any companies found to be selling unauthorized health products either online or in stores in Canada.
  • Read the information Health Canada has posted on the risks of buying drugs , natural health products or medical devices online if you are considering buying health products over the Internet.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on September 17, 2020

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Thursday, September 17, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 17, 2020 /CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 17, 2020 /CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:
    "There have been 139,747 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 9,193 deaths.
  • Labs across Canada tested an average of 47,111 people daily over the past week with 1.4% testing positive.
  • Remember, local public health authorities can't do this alone; the actions of individual Canadians are key to keeping COVID-19 cases at manageable levels.
  • Follow the latest public health advice , including recommendations of public health authorities in your jurisdiction and local area.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on September 16, 2020

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 16,2020 /CNW/ -In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 16,2020 /CNW/ -In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:
    "There have been 138,803 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 9,188 deaths.
  • Labs across Canada tested an average of 47,111 people daily over the past week with 1.4% testing positive.
  • But one of the most important public health measures we can take if we have symptoms, or think we have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, is to get tested.
  • For assistance in deciding whether and how to be tested for COVID-19, you can access COVID-19 self-assessment tools online.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on September 12, 2020

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Saturday, September 12, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 12, 2020 /CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 12, 2020 /CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:
    "There have been135,626cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including9,163deaths.88% of people have now recovered.
  • Labs across Canada tested an average of 47,806 people daily over the past week with 1.1% testing positive.
  • However, public health actions aren't enough on their own.
  • We need to all work together if we are to keep our social, economic and educational spaces open and protect our public health and health system capacity through the fall and winter.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on September 5, 2020

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Saturday, September 5, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 5, 2020 /CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 5, 2020 /CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:
    "There have been131,124cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including9,141deaths.88.4% of people have now recovered.
  • Local public health authorities across Canada are continuing to work hard to investigate cases and clusters of COVID-19.
  • These core public health activities are essential to interrupt transmission chains, keep the infection rate low and keep the epidemic on the controlled, slow burn track.
  • Although public health authorities continue to indicate that COVID-19 spread is still under manageable control, this is a situation that can change quickly.

Dr. Lisa Calder begins her leadership of the CMPA

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Monday, August 31, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 31, 2020 /CNW/ - Today Dr. Lisa Calder becomes the CEO of the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA).

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 31, 2020 /CNW/ - Today Dr. Lisa Calder becomes the CEO of the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA).
  • Dr. Calder also assumes the position of Board Chair of Saegis, the CMPA's subsidiary.
  • An award winning emergency physician, researcher, and teacher, Dr. Calder is an authentic and collaborative leader who is committed to improving healthcare for Canadian physicians and patients.
  • The CMPA delivers efficient, high-quality physician-to-physician advice and assistance in medical-legal matters, including the provision of appropriate compensation to patients injured by negligent medical care.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on August 27, 2020

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Thursday, August 27, 2020
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OTTAWA, Aug. 27, 2020 /CNW/ -In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Aug. 27, 2020 /CNW/ -In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:
    "There have been126,417cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including9,094deaths.89% of people have now recovered.
  • Labs across Canada tested an average of almost 48,000 people daily over the past week with 0.7% testing positive.
  • This indicates that local public health authorities are continuing to keep COVID-19 spread under manageable control.
  • If we don't all maintain recommended public health practices, we could quickly move out of the slow burn safe zone into uncontrolled epidemic growth.