Manitoba is struggling to respond to COVID-19 cases, of which nearly 5,000 active incidents have occurred, and in the past week, nearly 70% of such incidents have been detected. Provincial Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Brent Rusin said on Tuesday.

Ruxin said: “Our health care system is now on the edge.” “There is no doubt that we cannot maintain this level of transmission.”

In addition to the 79 patients treated in the intensive care unit in the province, Manitoba has now sent 18 intensive care patients to Ontario due to the pressure of the healthcare system. Lanette Siragusa, Chief Nursing Officer of the Manitoba Shared Health Authority, said Ontario is also negotiating with the governments of Saskatchewan and North Dakota about the possibility of certain transfers to these jurisdictions.

On the other hand, Prime Minister Brian Pallister’s public request for help from outsiders began to receive attention last week.A dozen Intensive care nurse Hiragusa said he expects to arrive in Manitoba this week, which will staff at least three intensive care beds.

Similarly, Manitoba expects one or two epidemiologists and three laboratory technicians from the Public Health Agency of Canada and Health Canada to help improve testing capabilities. The Canadian Armed Forces will send teams to assist in the promotion in 23 aboriginal communities. vaccine.

Provincial officials also said that for at least one week, only one person from each family can enter the business to buy necessities, although single parents and caregivers are excluded. The occupancy rate of the retail store must be maintained at 10% and can only accommodate a maximum of 100 people, whichever is less.

A bright spot in the officials’ report on Tuesday was that the number of recovered cases (373) exceeded the number of new coronavirus cases (259).

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British Columbia announces plans to reopen as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to decrease

Eight weeks after its entry into force, the latest round of “circuit breaker” restrictions expired in British Columbia in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

As a result, Prime Minister John Horgan and senior provincial health officials Expected to take the next step Reopening at the provincial level at a press conference.

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has previously warned that reopening will be gradual, and there is nothing like a “flip switch” to return to normal.

“Part of our restart plan will be,’How do we gradually get back to the important things that we missed in our lives in the past year? How do we do this slowly and realize that not everyone’s risk tolerance is The same?’We need to get more people to adapt and do more things in big places,” Henry said at a press conference on May 10.

“In the next period of time, as we learn, there will be a transition period.”

It is not clear how the latest guidelines will affect Chinese restaurants. Some plan to reopen Eating indoors on Tuesday morning and is not allowed to do so unless they hear it.

Since peaking in April, the number of daily and active cases in British Columbia has fallen by 61% and 55%, respectively, while hospitalization has fallen by 38%. Now, about 53% of eligible British Columbians have at least one dose of the vaccine.

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Alberta doctors warn against reopening too soon due to COVID-19 number drop

There are signs that the worst in Alberta may have passed. Between May 10 and May 16, the province’s R value was less than 1, which means that the transmission rate during that period has fallen.

On Monday, Prime Minister Jason Kenney hinted that the reopening might be announced this week.

“As the COVID number decreases, the children will return to school tomorrow, and this week we will receive exciting news about the upcoming summer in Alberta!” The total haircut tweeted.

Edmonton emergency room physician Dr. Shazma Mithani told CBC News that with the expansion of immunizations and the decrease in the number of cases, she sees reasons for hope and optimism, but she is concerned that positive steps to reopen may undermine recent progress. .

“If we can’t do this, we have not fallen into the water, and there is another wave of COVID potential.”

Dr. Lynora Saxinger, an infectious disease expert at the University of Alberta, said the decline in the number of cases shows that current effective public health restrictions are working. However, this relief has not yet hit the intensive care unit in the province.

As in other provinces, since the vaccinations for the elderly and the most vulnerable people began in December and January, the inpatient demographics have changed, which means that more patients stay in the hospital longer.

She said: “In many COVID cases, the capacity of the ICU is still running, very high, much higher than normal.” “I think the healthcare system must still show some signs of tension, but at least we can look at these. Numbers and see it will get better and better in the next few weeks.”

Dr. Chuck Wurster, an emergency room doctor in Sherwood Park, also advocates a cautious approach. Worcester said he is particularly worried that the school will resume face-to-face teaching this week.

“I think we are a little overconfident in our own success.”

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Start outdoor team sports in Saskatchewan next week

Saskatchewan announced on Tuesday that outdoor sports activities-originally part of Step 2 of the provincial reopening plan-will now be included in Step 1, which will begin next Sunday.

In the press release, the province stated that due to the low risk of outdoor transmission and the successful COVID-19 vaccination in Saskatchewan, it has increased the level of outdoor sports.

Prime Minister Scott Moe said in a press release: “Saskatchewanese have reduced the spread of COVID-19 through vaccinations.” “People in Saskatchewan have played their part, Roll up your sleeves and stick it on the COVID and bring the children back to the field.”

Starting on May 30, games for outdoor team sports (such as football, football or softball) may be subject to some restrictions, including no matches so far, and no matches involving inter-provincial travel.

The province encourages screening for COVID-19 symptoms before it is suitable for oneself to play, and uses handshake and high-five forms to prevent shared sports equipment and physical contact.

Saskatchewan reported 103 new cases of the virus on Monday and 229 cases were detected.

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After promising test data, Moderna prepares to apply for vaccination authorization for young people

Moderna said on Tuesday Its COVID-19 vaccine can provide strong protection for children under 12 years of age, a move that may make it the second choice for this age group in Canada and the United States.

The company studied more than 3,700 children between the ages of 12 and 17. Preliminary findings indicate that the vaccine triggers the same signs of immune protection in children as adults, and produces similar temporary side effects, such as arm soreness, headaches and fatigue.

There was no diagnosis of COVID-19 among children who received two doses of Moderna vaccine, compared to four cases among children who received fake vaccines. The company also stated in a press release that 93% of the vaccine was effective two weeks after the first injection.

Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel said in a statement: “We will submit these results to the US FDA and global regulatory agencies in early June and request authorization.” “We will continue to work to help end the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Although Health Canada’s public data collection does not accurately reflect the age group of the trial, it has been found that 18.8% of COVID-19 cases in Canada involve individuals under the age of 19, accounting for 1.7% of the total COVID-1.7%, and 19 hospitalizations in the country.

Some Canadians born between 2003 and 2009 Has started the vaccination process, Obtained Pfizer-BioNTech products.

Both Pfizer and Moderna have begun testing on younger children (from 11 years old to six months old). This test is more complicated: teens receive the same dose as adults, but researchers are testing smaller doses on younger children. Experts hope to see some results in the fall.

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Fashion returns to fashion?Some shoppers are planning to re-dress

Retail data released on Friday showed that Canadian apparel and accessories store sales increased by nearly 24% in March, more than any other type of product.

Tamara Szames, NPD Group’s Canadian retail consultant in Toronto, said that this is only a small increase, but it may just be the beginning of the industry’s recovery. According to data from market research companies, the top five products sold in March were T-shirts, jeans, sweatpants, coats and non-sports bras. This is a welcome development in the industry. In the pandemic, retail such as Le Chateau, Reitmans, etc. Business, Swimco and Aldo seek creditor protection.

Samez said: “Canadians are in great demand and they want to buy clothes.”

An NPD Group survey found that 65% of Canadians surveyed plan to buy new clothes after the COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed. Among the 28 to 34-year-old Canadians surveyed, 28% said they plan to only buy and wear new clothes.

Sams said: “This tells us that they want their lives to be refreshed.”

In the United States, there are similar data for vaccinations, including the sale of swimwear.

The progress of the Canadian vaccine rollout will see more stores reopen. Emily Chow, a senior fashion consultant at Aritzia on Robson Street in Vancouver (with fewer face-to-face service interruptions than in Ontario), said that after months of online shopping, customers will reconnect and find new shapes and sizes based on their body shape. Changes occurred during the epidemic.

She said: “There is a feeling of play and excitement.”

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