MB Government: Province Releases Final Report and Implementation Plan of Vulnerable Persons Living with Mental Disability Task Force

Press Release December 3, 2021 Government Committed to Implementing Recommendations, Supporting Role of Stakeholders, Families and Individuals to Meet Needs of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Squires The Manitoba government has released the final report and implementation plan of the Vulnerable Persons Living with a Mental Disability Task…

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Committee ready to improve accessibility in B.C.

Press Release Dec. 3, 2021 VICTORIA – The Province has appointed 11 British Columbians as the first members of the Provincial Accessibility Committee (PAC), marking the next step in government’s work to remove barriers for people with disabilities in B.C. “I’m thrilled to announce the PAC membership today and highlight…

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New affordable homes for Indigenous Elders in Saskatoon

Press Release Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear that affordable housing is key to Canada’s recovery, as people and communities — including Saskatoon still have challenges in finding safe and affordable housing. Today, George Chahal,…

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Province Announces Expanded Selkirk Regional Health Centre To Support Region’s Growing Health Needs And Provide More Services Closer To Home

Press Release December 3, 2021 Investment Will Add 30 Acute Care Inpatient Beds, Position Facility to Play Bigger Role in Provincial Surgery and Medicine Programs: Premier and Gordon SELKIRK—The Manitoba government is investing $31.6 million to expand the Selkirk Regional Health Centre, positioning the facility to play…

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City of Iqaluit: State of Emergency – Extended to December 7, 2021

Press Release The Iqaluit City Council has extended the state of emergency due to the local water crisis effective as of 12 a.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2021. During a City Council meeting on Tuesday, November 30 Council approved the extension of the state of emergency. CAO Amy…

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Confirmed cases of COVID-19 On First Nations reserves, as of December 2 Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is aware of

Press Release 50,495 confirmed positive COVID-19 837 active cases 2,360 hospitalizations 49,115 recovered cases 543 deaths Case numbers per region: British Columbia: 6,092 Alberta: 14,251 Saskatchewan: 13,668 Manitoba: 11,258 Ontario: 3,761 Quebec: 1,161 Atlantic: 304 Provincial chief public health officers work with ISC’s regional medical officers and…

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Public health measures eased in Pond Inlet

Press Release Iqaluit, Nunavut (December 3, 2021) – Dr. Michael Patterson, Nunavut’s Chief Public Health Officer, today announced the easing of public health measures in Pond Inlet. “There have been no active cases of COVID-19 identified in Pond Inlet since the first case was confirmed and all…

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Some public health measures loosened as COVID-19 transmission decreases

Press Release 03/12/2021 Based on new recommendations from the acting Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Government of Yukon is loosening some public health measures. The Yukon remains in a State of Emergency in response to a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases and widespread community transmission. New…

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Federal Report Confirms More Funding Needed to Ensure Safe Water for First Nations

Press Release December 2, 2021 THUNDER BAY, ON: Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Derek Fox says yesterday’s report by the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) on Canada’s failure to provide the necessary supports to ensure that First Nations communities have access to safe drinking water must be…

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First Nations Health Authority Provides Update on Anti-Racism, Cultural Safety and Humility Efforts at First Anniversary of In Plain Sight Report

Press Release The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) welcomes the one-year anniversary of the release of In Plain Sight: Addressing Indigenous-specific Racism and Discrimination in B.C. Health Care (IPS) as an opportunity to reflect on the progress made in the last year, while recognizing there is still…

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Can Covid-19 be transmitted through goods produced in countries where there is ongoing transmission?

Although it can last on surfaces for many hours, but the environment, transportation and varying temperatures during shipment make it difficult for the virus to remain active. If you feel the surface may be contaminated, clean it with a disinfectant and wash your hands after touching it.

Can Covid-19 be transmitted through mosquitoes?

There is no evidence that the novel coronavirus can be transmitted through mosquitoes. The virus can be spread through droplets from coughing, sneezing or a patient’s saliva.

How can we be sure that our clothes don’t spread coronavirus 2019?

Besides showering every day, you should wash your clothes using detergent or soap in 60-90 ํC water or add bleach. Dry the clothes in a high temperature dryer or in the sun.

Can drinking alcohol help prevent Covid-19?

Drinking alcohol, such as beer, liquor, wine doesn’t help prevent coronavirus. You should wash your hands often, wear masks, and avoid being close to those with a fever and cough.

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