Source: bbc.com, June 17, 2020 Beijing neighbourhoods have been placed under lockdown and testing has been increased in an effort to contain a recent outbreak. There were 27 new cases reported on Tuesday, bringing the total to 106 people over five days. A Chinese official has described the new outbreak in the capital as “extremely… Continue reading After Seeing Spike in COVID-19 Cases, Beijing Tightens Controls
Tag: outbreak
Public wasn’t immediately made aware about Lloydminster Hospital COVID-19 outbreak to avoid panic
Source: Jonathan Charlton, saskatoon.ctvnews.ca, April 30, 2020 An outbreak was declared on Sunday, but the public wasn’t made aware until three days later. SASKATOON — The Saskatchewan Health Authority declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Lloydminster Hospital to the health ministry on Sunday – but didn’t tell the public until three days later. Dr. Mandiangu Nsungu,… Continue reading Public wasn’t immediately made aware about Lloydminster Hospital COVID-19 outbreak to avoid panic
5th COVID-19-related death in Saskatchewan; 12 new cases
Source: David Giles, globalnews.ca, April 28, 2020 Eleven new cases were reported in the far north of Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of cases to 46. The Saskatchewan government has confirmed a fifth coronavirus-related death in the province. Officials said the person was from the far north and in their 80s. Read the full story… Continue reading 5th COVID-19-related death in Saskatchewan; 12 new cases
Travel restrictions to northern Sask in effect due to COVID-19 outbreak in La Loche
Source: David Giles, globalnews.ca, April 25, 2020 Checkpoints have been set up on all highways leading into northern Saskatchewan. All non-critical travel into northern Saskatchewan is restricted due to a coronavirus outbreak. The province’s chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab, also issued a strong recommendation on Friday against non-essential travel between northern communities. Read… Continue reading Travel restrictions to northern Sask in effect due to COVID-19 outbreak in La Loche
Outbreak declared at Kinistino, Sask. long-term care facility
An outbreak has been declared at a long-term care facility in Kinistino, Sask. The outbreak was announced at the Jubilee Lodge on Wednesday after three residents showed symptoms of a respiratory illness. The lodge has 30 beds. In a news release, the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region said the residents have a cough and fever. The… Continue reading Outbreak declared at Kinistino, Sask. long-term care facility