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Controls can keep Canadian COVID-19 deaths under 22,000, health agency says
OTTAWA - With strong control measures, the federal public health agency projects that 11,000 to 22,000 Canadians could die of COVID-19 in the coming months.The Public Health Agency of Canada says shor...
James Peters Apr 09, 2020
Kamloops grocery store adjusting to business in COVID-19 era
KAMLOOPS - Grocery stores are as essential as essential gets nowadays. From fresh produce to the pharmacy, people need supplies as they remain at home during the COVID-19 crisis. One store manager at ...
Apr 08, 2020 Image Credit: CFJC Today
"Stay home": Cariboo Regional District to seasonal residents
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. - Stay home - that's the message coming from the Cariboo Regional District to seasonal residentsWith a holiday long weekend just days away, the Cariboo Regional District is asking ...
Apr 07, 2020
N-95 respirators and emergency relief on the way for Canada
OTTAWA - Coveted N95 respirators will continue to come to Canada from a Minnesota-based company while the country keeps rolling out a financial assistance program Tuesday. 3M says it will maintain its...
Apr 07, 2020
Masks become key priority for Kamloops healthcare workers amidst PPE supply issues
KAMLOOPS - Across Canada and around the world, getting ahold of adequate supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers has become a concern. In Kamloops, healthcare facility s...
Apr 06, 2020 (Image Credit: CFJC Today)
Non-medical masks can keep people with COVID-19 from spreading it, Tam says
OTTAWA - Wearing a simple cloth mask is a way for someone who might have COVID-19 without realizing it to avoid spreading the illness to others, Canada's top public-health doctor said Monday.Dr. There...
Apr 06, 2020
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Non-medical masks can keep people with COVID-19 from spreading it, Tam says
OTTAWA - Wearing a simple cloth mask is a way for someone who might have COVID-19 without realizing it to avoid spreading the illness to others, Canada's top public-health doctor said Monday.Dr. There...
Apr 06, 2020
Interior Health warns public of virus at Anavets 290 Club
KAMLOOPS - Anyone who visited Anavets 290 Army & Navy Club between March 13 and March 17, may have come into contact with the COVID-19 virus. Interior Health issued a public statement advising peo...
Apr 04, 2020
BC health officials outline COVID-19 research progress, as provincial total climbs to 1,203 cases
VICTORIA - According to provincial health officials, there are now 1,203 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in British Columbia.In an update today (Apr. 4) Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry stated 2...
Apr 04, 2020 Chief Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry (Image Credit: BC Government)
Duration of COVID-19 measures depends on obeying health authorites: PM
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the longer it takes for all Canadians to follow the rules and stay home the longer it will be before life can return to normal. One scenario presented to ca...
James Peters Apr 01, 2020
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