Quarantine
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Colleagues coming to work sick? Know your rights as cold and flu season loomsWith paid sick days not covered nationwide and some companies moving away from work from home, some employees may feel the need to work at the office while sick.CanadaSep 5, 2023
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Canada’s designated COVID-19 quarantine facilities cost nearly $389M over 3 years: PHACCanada set up 38 quarantine facilities in 14 cities across the country throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, between March 2020 and September 2022.CanadaFeb 1, 2023
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Providence Manor declares fourth COVID-19 outbreakThis news of a fourth outbreak comes as COVID-19 outbreaks continue in three other areas of the care centre -- Sydenham 3, 4 and 5.HealthOct 6, 2022
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Avian Flu outbreak declared at O’Keefe Ranch in SpallumcheenThe sudden death of a few birds at O'Keefe Ranch in Spallumcheen led the ranch to notify the authorities.CanadaSep 21, 2022
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U.S. CDC scraps quarantine, distancing recommendations for COVID-19The CDC relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.HealthAug 11, 2022
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Rescue dog tests positive for potentially deadly virus at Calgary animal shelterA Calgary animal shelter is seeking financial help after a rescue dog tested positive for a potentially deadly virus called distemper and forced other animals into quarantine.HealthMay 31, 2022
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Confirmed case of bird flu reported in the OkanaganThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed that a small backyard poultry flock tested positive for the bird flu.CanadaApr 26, 2022
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Travellers entering Canada still required to wear masks for 14 days after arrivalThe federal border requirements is now out of step with the B.C. rules, and almost every where else, where masking is no longer legally required in public indoor spaces.HealthApr 18, 2022
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COVID-19: Saskatoon kids mistakenly told to isolate after vacationAhead of a family trip to Mexico over the holidays, Blaire Hornung was told his COVID-vaccinated kids would not have to quarantine upon return, but Border Services said otherwise.HealthJan 13, 2022
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Alberta hospitality industry keeping close eye on COVID-19 cases, restrictionsIn Alberta, indoor dining is permitted, but restaurants must adhere to the province's Restrictions Exemption Program, limit tables to 10 people and stop serving alcohol by 11 p.m.HealthJan 4, 2022
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