Source Solarina Ho, ctvnews.ca, July 18, 2020 Saskatchewan, also has a marginally higher per capita rate than Ontario at just over 9.5 active cases per 100,000 people. TORONTO — The number of people that currently have COVID-19 in Alberta is now roughly double that of Ontario on a per capita basis, following a spike in… Continue reading Alberta Has Most Active COVID Cases per Capita
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Kindersley Pharmasave: Fight COVID-19 With Bioclean Disinfect
Effective against Coronavirus MedPro Defense® Bioclean Disinfectant is Health Canada approved as a cleaner-disinfectant with bactericidal and virucidal action. Bioclean Disinfectant is formulated to disinfect hard non-porous, inanimate surfaces such as floors, walls, metal surfaces, stainless steel surfaces, porcelain, glazed ceramic tile. In addition, this product deodorizes those areas which generally are hard to keep… Continue reading Kindersley Pharmasave: Fight COVID-19 With Bioclean Disinfect
Liberals fail to win support for latest CERB bill
Source: Amanda Connolly, globalnews.ca, June 11, 2020 The House of Commons is not scheduled to meet again until June 17th. Opposition parties have blocked a government attempt to debate and speed up the process of voting on a bill to adjust the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). The Conservatives, Bloc Quebecois, NDP and Greens all… Continue reading Liberals fail to win support for latest CERB bill
Two Domestic Flights to Saskatoon in May Carried People With COVID-19
Source: cbc.ca, June 08, 2020 WestJet’s website said rows four to 10 of the flight were affected, while row information on the Air Canada flight has not been provided. The federal government says two flights headed to Saskatoon carried passengers later diagnosed with COVID-19. A federal website says Air Canada Flight 1129 from Toronto to… Continue reading Two Domestic Flights to Saskatoon in May Carried People With COVID-19
As Economy Reopens, Experts Say Canada’s PPE Supply Won’t Meet Demands
Source: Brian Hill, globalnews.ca, June 05, 2020 Despite the increase in domestic production, Omar Allam, founder and CEO of Allam Advisory Group (AAG) believes more needs to be done to ensure the country’s PPE supply is adequate. As Canada’s economy begins to reopen and concerns of a potential second wave of the novel coronavirus grow,… Continue reading As Economy Reopens, Experts Say Canada’s PPE Supply Won’t Meet Demands
Effects of COVID-19 on Animals
There is no evidence to date that domestic livestock and most pets can be infected with or transmit COVID-19; however, this has also not been ruled out. There have been recent reports that cats and ferrets may be susceptible to infection, as well as limited reports of cats with mild clinical signs, but there is… Continue reading Effects of COVID-19 on Animals
Using Masks and Physical Distancing Reduces Relative COVID-19 Risk by at Least 80%
Source: Leslie Young, globalnews.ca, June 02, 2020 N95 masks provide the greatest protection, while cloth masks with multiple layers protect better than single-layered masks. Wearing a face mask and keeping your distance from others can help to cut your relative risk of catching the novel coronavirus by 80 per cent or more, according to a… Continue reading Using Masks and Physical Distancing Reduces Relative COVID-19 Risk by at Least 80%
Thousands Pack Toronto Park This Weekend
Source: Melissa Lopez-Martinez, ctvnews.ca, May 25, 2020 It’s estimated that up to 10,000 people were packed into a park in Toronto on Saturday, May 23rd. TORONTO — An infectious disease specialist says scenes of people overcrowding a Toronto park on Saturday was an “expression of disrespect” to health-care workers and could spark a surge in… Continue reading Thousands Pack Toronto Park This Weekend
Has COVID-19 Made This a Good Time to Buy a House?
Source: Erica Alini, globalnews.ca, May 19, 2020 The short answer is: it’s complicated Many prospective homebuyers in Canada’s priciest markets are wondering whether the economic crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic comes with a silver lining for them. Will this, perhaps, be their chance to finally step on the property ladder? Read full article here…… Continue reading Has COVID-19 Made This a Good Time to Buy a House?
What Phase 2 of Reopening Looks Like for Sask. Businesses
Source: Alex Soloducha, cbc.ca, May 18, 2020 Shopping malls and retail stores that had to close are allowed to reopen in Phase 2. Many people are eager to see their hairstylist after a two-month hiatus from hair clippers and colours due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hairdressers in Saskatchewan are permitted to resume business Tuesday, as… Continue reading What Phase 2 of Reopening Looks Like for Sask. Businesses