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Canada reports 168 confirmed cases of Monkeypox

Thereas Tam, Chief Public Health Officer in Canada, has confirmed that there were a total of 168 cases of Monkeypox in the country as of last count on Friday.  The top doctor, speaking on the sidelines of a health briefing, said that the confirmed cases had been reported nationwide. They...

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Is Canada going to witness a second Omicron wave?

A surge in Omicron subvariants might lead to an increase in cases in Canada as summer approaches while COVID-19 health restrictions continue to weaken, researchers believe. The increasing number of cases in the United States, Europe and other parts of the world has been attributed to the subvariants of BA.4 and...

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Ontario Amends Its Covid Rules

On Saturday, the majority of the existing mask requirements in Ontario will be lifted, as well as in institutions and on public transportation. The restrictions are slated to expire at 12 a.m. on June 11, but masking will still be required in lengthy care and senior facilities, according to a...

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Influenza Infections In Canada Are At An All-Time High This Spring

Analysts contend that relaxing the public health regulations aimed at preventing the transmission of COVID-19, has resulted in an increase in cases of some other viruses. Since the beginning of April, Canada has experienced a significant increase in influenza cases, which is unusual for the spring. Since the most recent...

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Canada confirms 58 cases of monkpox

The Canadian Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam announced on Friday that the country has reported 58 monkeypox infections. According to her, the verified cases have been recorded in every province, including 52 from Quebec, five from Ontario, and one from Alberta. She stated that anyone might become infected...

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Canada Continues Its March Against TB

Nevertheless, the condition differs significantly between indigenous and foreign-born communities. These populations are disproportionately impacted by tuberculosis, with rates that are often significantly greater. Data reveal that tuberculosis (TB) is a severe — and likely underrepresented — health concern for indigenous people in Canada, as per the Canadian government. Nevertheless,...

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