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A rapid screening test is easy, safe, and gives results quickly. Another way to protect ourselves from COVID 19 is to wear a mask, keep a distance, wash our hands frequently, and get vaccinated. Smart Pharma carries COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits.

Trudeau says antiviral treatment won't make up for low vaccination rate among children

Trudeau says antiviral treatment won't make up for low vaccination rate among children | CBC News Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today welcomed Health Canada's approval of an antiviral treatment that could keep high-risk COVID-19 patients out of hospital — while also warning that the Pfizer therapeutic is no substitute for vaccination.

Health Canada approves Pfizer's COVID-19 antiviral treatment

Health Canada approves Pfizer's COVID-19 antiviral treatment | CBC News Health Canada has approved Pfizer's COVID-19 antiviral treatment for use in adults 18 and older, paving the way for the distribution of a potentially lifesaving drug at a time when the country's hospitals are overwhelmed.

CBC News: If you got Omicron post-vaccination, medical experts advise not to rush out for a booster shot.

So you got infected with Omicron. When should you get a COVID-19 booster shot? | CBC News Did you get vaccinated, then got infected with Omicron, then wondered about getting a booster, too? You might want to wait longer than you'd expect, based on the science behind how our immune system works.

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Projections from Alberta Health Services' COVID-19 early warning system suggest the current wave could send more people to hospital than at any point in the pandemic, within a couple of weeks.

Alberta could see record COVID-19 hospitalizations within 14 days, early warning system projections suggest Projections from Alberta Health Services' COVID-19 early warning system suggest the Omicron variant could send more people to hospital than at any point in the pandemic, within a couple of weeks.

The province will resume regular reporting, including a day-by-day breakdown of cases, on Tuesday.

Calgary doctor calls for return of AHS mental health supports in schools as ER visits spike | CBC News One of Calgary's leading doctors in charge of youth mental health services says he thinks fewer children and teens would end up in the emergency room for mental health concerns if there were more robust psychological services in schools.

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Alberta sets another pandemic peak with an estimated 4,000 new cases of COVID-19 | CBC News

Alberta sets another pandemic peak with an estimated 4,000 new cases of COVID-19 | CBC News The province is reporting about 4,000 new infections Thursday, eclipsing the previous high set the day before when 2,775 COVID-19 cases were reported.

For the second straight day, Alberta has reported more COVID-19 cases than ever before.

Alberta sets another pandemic peak with an estimated 4,000 new cases of COVID-19 | CBC News The province is reporting about 4,000 new infections Thursday, eclipsing the previous high set the day before when 2,775 COVID-19 cases were reported.