Nunavut’s chief public health officer declared a tuberculosis outbreak in Pangnirtung Thursday. The government said enhanced public health ‘follow-up of the situation is necessary.’
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Health Minister Audrey Gordon acknowledged nurses are feeling “COVID fatigue,” as the health-care system remains strained by the pandemic. “Individuals are looking at other opportunities, but what we are saying to them is stick with us.”
While many parents signed their kids up to be first in line for a COVID-19 vaccine, others have more questions. The drive to vaccinate Canadians 5-11 against COVID-19 could prove tougher and perhaps take longer than earlier age groups.
After hearing Rebecca Billard’s story, Dr. Christopher Levesque got in touch with Ensemble Moncton, a harm reduction organization, to offer his help.
Expectant moms respond to the N.W.T.’s plan to send them to Alberta to deliver their babies due to a staffing shortage at Stanton Territorial Hospital.