Theresa Tam

Dictionary.com Announces New Words Related to Homelessness, Accessibility, Disability, Culture, the Ongoing Pandemic, Climate and the Environment, and Social Sciences

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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OAKLAND, Calif., March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dictionary.com, the leading online and mobile English-language educational resource, today announced hundreds of newly added terms. Notably, their team of lexicographers updated over 2,400 entries across the dictionary, including 235 new entries, 72 new definitions in existing entries, and 1,024 revised definitions. Key themes addressed in its update reflect important topics in society and culture today, including: homelessness, accessibility, disability, the ongoing pandemic, climate and the environment, and the social sciences. These terms and definitions reflect Dictionary.com's commitment to documenting and describing an ever-evolving English language.

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  • Key themes addressed in its update reflect important topics in society and culture today, including: homelessness, accessibility, disability, the ongoing pandemic, climate and the environment, and the social sciences.
  • "Because our world is constantly changing, our language is constantly changing," said John Kelly, Senior Director of Editorial.
  • Some of the newly added terms related to accessibility tech include alt tex t , auto caption , and live caption .
  • We are the premier destination to learn, discover, and have fun with the limitless world of words and meanings.

How can we better protect paramedics from COVID-19? Researchers aim to find out

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
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Approximately $2 million has been provided for this study that will also examine infection rates and immunity measures, including paramedics who have already been vaccinated.

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  • Approximately $2 million has been provided for this study that will also examine infection rates and immunity measures, including paramedics who have already been vaccinated.
  • This group of essential workers is instrumental to getting Canadians through this pandemic, says Canadas Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Theresa Tam.
  • The more we can reduce infection among paramedics, the better the emergency response of our healthcare system will be, she explains.
  • Paramedics treat people who potentially have SARS-CoV-2 infection, providing care in close proximity and transporting patients in confined spaces.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on October 18, 2020

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Sunday, October 18, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 18, 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, Oct. 18, 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 196,321 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 9,746 deaths.
  • For the latest 7 day period with national data, labs across Canada have tested an average of over 77,000 people daily, with 2.4% testing positive.
  • As of Friday October 16th, 2020, an average of 2,310 cases were being reported daily across Canada over a seven-day period.
  • Everyone is needed on the frontlines, from essential workers to volunteers to businesses, workplaces, and everyday citizens across Canada.

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

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Saturday, October 17, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 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, Oct. 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 194,106 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 9,722 deaths.
  • As of Friday October 16th, 2020, an average of 2,310 cases were being reported daily across Canada over a seven-day period.
  • Each of our efforts to maintain effective public health practises adds up and makes a big difference in reducing overall risk and infection rates.
  • Keeping apart is difficult, but it is what will make us stronger, more resilient and better able to sustain public health efforts through the Fall and Winter.

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

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Thursday, October 15, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 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:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 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 189,387 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 9,664 deaths.
  • Over the past week, labs across Canada have tested an average of over 77,000 people daily, with 2.4% testing positive.
  • National daily case counts continue to rise with an average of 2,323 new cases being reported daily during the most recent 7 days.
  • As the number of individuals who test positive continues to increase nationally, more health regions are reporting elevated rates of infection that inevitably put a strain on local public health resources.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on October 14, 2020

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 14, 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, Oct. 14, 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 186,881 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 9,654 deaths.
  • Over the past week, labs across Canada have tested an average of over 77,000 people daily, with 2.4% testing positive.
  • You can sign up to become a FluWatcher to help monitor the spread of both flu and COVID-19 in Canada.
  • You can also download the COVID Alert app to break the cycle of infection and help limit the spread of COVID-19."

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on October 10, 2020

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Saturday, October 10, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 10, 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, Oct. 10, 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 178,117 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 9,585 deaths.
  • Over the past week, labs across Canada have tested an average of over 71,000 people daily, with 2.5% testing positive.
  • As noted in the epidemiology and modelling update yesterday, we are seeing shifting patterns in the spread of COVID-19 in Canada over time.
  • Always follow the recommendations set out by your provincial/territorial/local public health authorities to keep you and those you care about safer, while reducing the spread of COVID-19 in Canada."

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on October 8, 2020

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 8, 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, Oct. 8, 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 173,123 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 9,541 deaths.
  • Over the past week, labs across Canada have tested an average of over 71,000 people daily, with 2.5% testing positive.
  • National daily case counts continue to rise with an average of 2,052 new cases being reported daily during the most recent 7 days.
  • Over the past week, there have been on average 673 individuals with COVID-19 in Canadian hospitals each day and 18 deaths reported daily.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on October 3, 2020

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Saturday, October 3, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 3, 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, Oct. 3, 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 162,659cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 9,409deaths.
  • This is nowhere more important than in areas where infection rates are highest and local public health, health care and laboratory services are already being stretched.
  • But when public health resources are stretched and the number of contacts are high, the virus has the upper hand.
  • At the same time, let's all commit to doing our part to bolster our public health offence against COVID-19.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on September 28, 2020

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Monday, September 28, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 28, 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. 28, 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 153,125 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 9,268 deaths.
  • As of Friday September 25th, an average of 1,175 cases were being reported daily across Canada over a seven-day period.
  • During any public health crisis, access to reliable, accurate and timely information is essential to protect our health.
  • Public health officials across Canada have been working tirelessly to provide Canadians with the information they need to protect themselves and their families from COVID-19.