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COVID-19 now No. 3 cause of death in US
However, this does not mean that people once infected with the virus can be said to have developed an immunity against re-infection. They also explained that for up to three months following a positive diagnosis, people may continue to test positive but not be infectious to others. [Full Article...]
Busy weekend for Covid-19 cases in the province
The agency is asking anyone who attended the " It Is Time Canada " event to monitor for symptoms and self-isolate if they show signs of COVID-19. But depending on the type of venue, or where the event might be held, "the number that's safe for you, and who's there that's safe for you, is considerably below this". [Full Article...]
Agency: First US virus cases in mink found at 2 Utah farms
The state is one of the top mink breeders in the country, said state veterinarian Dr Dean Taylor. The Utah mink farms have also reported cases among workers. Utah now does not plan "to depopulate" the mink farms, the state veterinarian said, and there now is no information that stray cats spread it to the mink. [Full Article...]
Multiple states ready suit against Trump admin over mail-in voting fears
US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy , a major Trump political donor, agreed to testify on August 24 before a House of Representatives panel investigating whether service changes adopted in recent weeks have slowed mail deliveries, according to the committee, which called his appearance voluntary. [Full Article...]
Public Health England 'facing the axe' over Covid-19 response
She said "multiple lessons" needed to be learned "before solutions can be in place in advance of the winter", adding: "to do otherwise risks avoidable mistakes in subsequent waves of the pandemic which will only harm the public's health further". [Full Article...]
Outbreak in northern B.C. linked to Alberta religious gathering
Health Minister, Adrian Dix was accompanied by Dr. Réka Gustafson, deputy provincial health officer and vice-president of the Provincial Health Services Authority, both saying that the pandemic is here to stay for a while. and Fort St. John. The new numbers bring the province's total to 4,594 COVID-19 cases and 198 deaths since the pandemic began. The total of those who have recovered from COV... [Full Article...]
Northern Health issues COVID-19 alert for northeast B.C.
Of those cases, 1,419 have been in Vancouver Coastal Health. Gustafrson said there were 10 active outbreaks of the disease in health-care settings, including two reported recently in the long-term care homes. Dix said the provincial government was preparing to increase penalties and enforcement for people hosting large indoor gatherings. Limit your gatherings to small groups and hold them outsid... [Full Article...]
Australia state extends emergency measures despite drop in cases