CMA president Dr. Katharine Smart says there's no 'short-term' solutions to the massive, growing backlogs for critical, but elective, surgeries. Subscribe to CTV News to […]
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When will Omicron wave peak? Plateau could be ‘weeks’ away, according to Ontario officials
Quebec says it has reached its peak for Omicron cases, while Ontario’s plateau could be weeks away. Genevieve Beauchemin reports. Subscribe to CTV News to […]
Continue readingFederal COVID-19 modelling: Restrictions will help Canada reach Omicron peak sooner
Dr. Theresa Tam says more restrictions will slow the spread of the Omicron variant and allowed Canada to reach the peak earlier. Subscribe to CTV […]
Continue readingIf you had Omicron symptoms after Dec. 20th, assume you caught variant: Tam on COVID-19
Dr. Theresa Tam says that if you had any symptoms of Omicron on or around Dec. 20th, assume that you caught the variant. Subscribe to […]
Continue readingTam: Continued challenges are expected from Omicron surge | COVID-19 in Canada
Dr. Theresa Tam says the current spike has far exceeded previous surges and the expectations of earlier modelling. Subscribe to CTV News to watch more […]
Continue reading“If you’re unvaccinated, you should be worried” | Critical care doctor on COVID-19 hospitalizations
Dr. Niall Ferguson, head of critical care at University Health Network, explains what his team is seeing in those infected with Omicron. Subscribe to CTV […]
Continue readingWATCH: How to take a rapid antigen test, step by step | COVID-19 in Canada
Health officials in Newfoundland and Labrador gave a step-by-step demonstration of how to properly take or administer a rapid antigen test. Subscribe to CTV News […]
Continue readingHow to track spread of COVID-19? CMA says Canada needs to make changes now
CMA president Dr. Katharine Smart says Canada needs to 'pivot to rapid testing' to get a better handle on the spread of COVID-19. Subscribe to […]
Continue readingTaxing the unvaccinated is a charter violation, but that may not matter: lawyer | COVID-19 in Canada
Subscribe to CTVJulius Grey, a human rights lawyer, says that Quebec's planned tax on the unvaccinated is a charter violation, but that may not matter. […]
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