Health in Canada

Dr. Michael T. Cohen elected President of the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

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Monday, August 24, 2020

OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 24, 2020 /CNW/ -The Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Michael Cohen as President of the Association.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 24, 2020 /CNW/ -The Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Michael Cohen as President of the Association.
  • He is an active staff member at the Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre, where he has served both as Chief of Staff and as President of Medical Staff.
  • First elected to CMPA Council in 2000, Dr. Cohen provides guidance and leadership to several Council Committees and is dedicated to improving healthcare for Canadian physicians and patients.
  • "I'm excited to take on this two-year journey as the next CMPA President," said Dr. Cohen on his new role.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on August 20, 2020

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Thursday, August 20, 2020

OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 20, 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:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 20, 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 123,490 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 9,049 deaths.
  • Labs across Canada have tested 4,925,446 people for COVID-19 to date.
  • Over the past week, an average of over 48,700 people were tested daily, with 0.8% testing positive.
  • Understanding the risks, following local public health guidance and taking appropriate precautions will help us make informed decisions to keep us, our families, and our communities safer.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on August 15, 2020

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Saturday, August 15, 2020

OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 15, 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:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 15, 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 121,652 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 9,020 deaths.
  • Labs across Canada have tested 4,685,663 people for COVID-19 to date.
  • Over the past week, an average of 43,000 people were tested daily, with 0.9% testing positive.
  • We know what public health actions and everyday individual level precautions we need to take.

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

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 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:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 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 been120,421cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 8,991 deaths.88% of people have now recovered.
  • Based on the most recent 7 days, there have been an average of 443 cases reported daily from across the country.
  • We know what public health actions and everyday individual level precautions we need to take to maintain control of COVID-19 in Canada.
  • Understanding the risks, following local public health guidance and taking appropriate precautions can help us make informed decisions to keep us, our families, and our communitiessafer.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on July 29, 2020

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020

OTTAWA, ON, July 29, 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:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 29, 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:
    "There have been 114,994 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 8,912 deaths.
  • Labs across Canada have tested 3,899,000 people for COVID-19 to date.
  • Please visit the Wellness Together Portal to connect to mental health and substance use support, resources and counselling with a mental health professional.
  • During this pandemic, we should all try our very best to stay connected even while staying physically apart.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on July 23, 2020

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Thursday, July 23, 2020

OTTAWA, ON, July 23, 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.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 23, 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.
  • "There have been 112,240 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 8 870 deaths.
  • Over the past week, an average of 44,000 people were tested daily, with 1% testing positive.
  • Ultimately it is each one of has a role to play in keeping cases and contacts low and determining the overall impact of COVID-19's in Canada.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on July 22, 2020

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020

OTTAWA, ON, July 22, 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:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 22, 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 111,697 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 8,862 deaths.
  • Labs across Canada have tested over 3,616,000 people for COVID-19 to date.
  • Over the past week, an average of 42,000 people were tested daily, with 1% testing positive.
  • By following the advice of local public health authorities and continuing with these essential public health practices, we can make the most of the summer and maintain Canada's collective effort to keep COVID-19 under control."

Voyageur Secures Exclusive Rights To One Of The Worlds Rarest Pharmaceutical Minerals, Creating A New Era In Carbon Based Drug Development

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Monday, May 11, 2020

Voyageur has begun work on its first C-60 product, C-60X, an immune system booster, natural health product, for daily consumption.

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  • Voyageur has begun work on its first C-60 product, C-60X, an immune system booster, natural health product, for daily consumption.
  • Voyageur is creating a C-60 R&D Therapeutics division that will be focused on developing natural health products and drugs.
  • For early cash flow, Voyageur will utilize our Calgary-based manufacturing partners for natural health product sales.
  • There are multiple applications for Fullerene based nano medicines in the healthcare industry, which Voyageur will further research and develop.

Crescita Therapeutics Announces Extension of First Quarter 2020 Filings Due to COVID-19

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Tuesday, April 28, 2020

The Companyexpects to file its Interim Documents on May 27, 2020.

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  • The Companyexpects to file its Interim Documents on May 27, 2020.
  • Effective March 24, the Company temporarily closed its office and production facility in Laval, Qubec, in accordance with the government-mandated shut-down of all non-essential businesses.
  • Crescita (TSX: CTX and OTC US: CRRTF) is a growth-oriented, innovation-driven Canadian commercial dermatology company with in-house R&D and manufacturing capabilities.
  • Formulations manufactured by or for Crescita include cosmetics, natural health products ("NHP") and products with Drug Identification Numbers ("DIN").

Information Update - Unauthorized sexual enhancement products seized: Products may pose serious health risks

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Friday, March 13, 2020

OTTAWA, March 13, 2020 /CNW/ - Health Canada is advising Canadians that the following products may pose serious health risks.

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  • OTTAWA, March 13, 2020 /CNW/ - Health Canada is advising Canadians that the following products may pose serious health risks.
  • For more information, including what Canadians should do, visit the online safety alert .
  • Health Canada maintains a list of unauthorized health products that may pose serious health risks so that Canadians can easily identify those they may have purchased and take appropriate action.
  • Canadians are encouraged to check back regularly for updates.