Geneva – Kate O’Brien, Director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals at WHO welcomed people at the launch of first issue of the Global Immunization News (GIN) in this new format. Since its initial launch, in 2005, the GIN has been a platform for information-sharing for our community, by our community. The GIN includes a diverse range of …
Information about Covid-19 at Federal Training Centre
Ottawa – The Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that 19 inmates in the minimum security unit at the Federal Training Centre, in Quebec, have tested positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees, inmates and the public continue to be our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize spread of …
About Covid-19 at Edmonton Institution for Women
Edmonton – Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that three inmates at Edmonton Institution for Women in Alberta have tested positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees, inmates, and the public continue to be our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize spread of the virus within the institution. COVID-19 testing …
Address impacts of Covid-19 on children, youth
Montreal – The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of families across Canada. Over the past two years, researchers have been studying the effects of COVID-19 public health measures, infections and vaccination on children and youth. To fully understand the impacts of COVID-19 and improve the health and wellbeing of children and youth, we need to support collaboration and information-sharing between …