David Staples: What measures will best get us through COVID outbreak? No magic answers, Hinshaw says

David Staples: What measures will best get us through COVID outbreak? No magic answers, Hinshaw says

Author of the article:David Staples  •  Edmonton JournalPublishing date:Nov 12, 2020  •   •  3 minute readA pedestrian, wearing a mask to protect against COVID-19, walks past a message of support for nurses at the State & Main restaurant, 10065 Jasper Ave., in Edmonton, May 20, 2020. Photo by David Bloom /PostmediaArticle contentThere’s a strong push…

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Steinbach dealing with some of the greatest COVID rates in Canada

Steinbach dealing with some of the greatest COVID rates in Canada

WINNIPEG — As the province prepares for lockdown, some Manitoba communities are facing a steeper climb than others to flatten the curve. The City of Steinbach, which has a population of around 21,000, has one of the highest infection rates in the country. “Steinbach accounts for about ten per cent of the Southern Health Region…

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North Dakota lets healthcare workers with Covid stay on job as record surge strains hospitals

North Dakota lets healthcare workers with Covid stay on job as record surge strains hospitals

As hospitals in the state reach capacity and face dire staff shortages, North Dakota will now allow healthcare workers who have tested positive for Covid-19 to continue working in coronavirus units, officials announced this week.Hospital administrators have asked for the extraordinary action to be taken, Governor Doug Burgum said at a Monday press conference, and…

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