According to WHO, most patients have mild cases with only 20% suffering severe symptoms. The new type of coronavirus has now infected almost 10,000 people globally including three in Canada. It has pushed the WHO to declare the COVID-19 outbreak as a global health emergency. The WHO decided that the epidemic is a public health […]
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For Chris Troughton, a defibrillator saves lives. It was able to save his life 4 times. Troughton was planning on getting an automated external defibrillator (AED) for his own house. He later decided to share the device with the entire neighborhood by installing a weatherproof cabinet in front of his house. Easy access of an
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Students who rallied for gun control should learn CPR according to Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum or find a way to prevent a school shooting. According to the Republicans, children should do something such as taking CPR classes or trying to deal with situations such as involving a violent shooter. Time to act The 2012
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A man is in a hospital in critical condition after being pulled from a vehicle that was submerged in a water-filled ditch. The two-car accident occurred at 168th street and Highway 10 shortly before 9:30 PM. The collision sent a white sedan into a water-filled ditch. A person was removed from the vehicle in around
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Bus fares are now back in effect on the transit system as more people return to work and school, following months of significant financial losses for TransLink. TransLink expects the bus fares to bring in an estimated $2 million a month, although this depends on the ridership levels. The company has lost around $75 million
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Two Prince Edward Islanders were awarded the Canadian Red Cross Rescuer Awards for saving a man who collapsed during an auction in Kensington two years ago. Saving a life Thomas Smallman, a trained firefighter performed CPR with Marlene Lawrence, an auction house employee until the arrival of the paramedics. Smallman shared that most people at
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As the coronavirus gets upgraded as a worldwide health emergency, many British Columbians are closely watching the latest developments – not because they are worried about the virus affecting them personally. Based on the results from a new Insights West poll, most of the respondents voiced concern over how the virus will have a negative
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A 23-month old girl was stated missing by the owner of Melissa’s Bright Beginnings daycare. The caller informed the police after 10 minutes since the little girl was last seen. Careful monitoring Upon the arrival of the officers, they searched the daycare and adjacent properties. An officer discovered the toddler in the swimming pool of
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Disposable face masks have been the essential tools in preventing the spread of disease. Generally, these are 95% filter disposable face masks that are lightweight and comfortable with elastic ear loops with a metal nose piece on top for a custom fit that is individually wrapped. What is a face mask used for? A disposable
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The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions warns that the federal public health agency’s guidelines to protect the frontline healthcare workers from the outbreak of diseases such as COVID-19 are not enough and put them and patients at risk. The standards, which have been updated by the Public Health Agency of Canada, indicated the precautions that
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Groups throughout B.C. are working together to create what they hope will help people affected by the pandemic. From ventilators to hospital gowns to face masks, companies throughout the country have altered the focus of their businesses to help fill the critical need for additional medical equipment across Canada and beyond. In Cowichan Valley on
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A collision took the lives of 6 people including 2 journalists from the United States. The accident occurred on the Icefields Parkway close to the Honeymoon Lake campground. A van transporting 5 family members from Louisiana and Texas was heading north when it crashed with a southbound vehicle. Both vehicles caught fire. Devastating ordeal All
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The gun violence in Metro Vancouver has taken a devastating toll. It can be painful for the families of innocent victims. Unforeseen tragedy Darlene Bennett and her family are preparing for Christmas but it would not be the same. It was a hard experience for the family. Her husband, Paul Bennett worked as a nurse.
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Beau Hayward is in a hospital after a severe diving accident. The 28-year old ended up with a compressed spinal cord in Sudbury. The Toronto man was staying at the cottage of his friend in Sudbury. According to Bianca Wilson, his sister, Hayward hit his head on the sandy base of the lake after diving
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B.C. banned the resale of food, cleaning, medical supplies, and personal protective equipment in March. Illegal selling of masks The Delta police seized around 4,000 surgical masks from two persons trying to sell the much-needed medical equipment despite the provincial ban on such sales. Based on the post on the Facebook page of the Delta
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The Trump White House ordered 3M to stop shipping masks to Canada. As one of America’s biggest manufacturers of medical face masks, 3M forged an agreement with the White House that allows the company to provide millions of its N95 respirators to the U.S. market without sacrificing supply bound for the north of the border.
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The fraudulent N95 masks circulating in the market cannot create a proper seal and not effective. Health Canada warns people to be careful with N95 respirators after receiving reports of fake masks being sold online. Health Canada received reports that fraudulent and uncertified N95 respirators that falsely claim to protect consumers against COVID-19 are sold
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According to an Ontario fire marshal, it is vital to avoid using a microwave to sterilize COVID-19 masks. There have been 51 fire fatalities reported in Ontario between January 1 and May 4. There has been an increase in the cases of fire deaths this year as COVID-19 measures force many individuals to stay home
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Observing physical distancing, regular hand washing, and resisting the urge to touch your face are the proven methods. The provincial health officer of B.C. stated that wearing homemade or non-medical masks might prevent people from spreading droplets that cause COVID-19 but using a mask has a little effect in protecting a person from the virus.
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Face masks that are created with several layers of cloth can help prevent the transmission of COVID-19. This is based on the findings of an international team of researchers who studied a century’s worth of mask research. The homemade cloth masks are not perfect but can provide a “modest” reduction in the transmission of COVID-19
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