In some provinces and municipalities across the country, masks or face coverings are now mandatory in indoor public spaces.įor full COVID-19 coverage from Global News, visit our coronavirus page. We evaluated the safety of blood donation in older individuals (71 years), and their contribution to the blood supply of five countries. In situations where you can’t keep a safe distance from others, public health officials recommend the use of a non-medical face mask or covering to prevent spreading the respiratory droplets that can carry the virus. Background: Some countries impose an upper age limit on whole blood and double RBC donation while others do not. They also recommend minimizing contact with others, staying home as much as possible and maintaining a distance of two metres from other people if you go out. To prevent the virus from spreading, experts recommend frequent handwashing and coughing into your sleeve. If you develop symptoms, contact public health authorities. People most at risk of this include older adults and people with severe chronic medical conditions like heart, lung or kidney disease. Some people can develop a more severe illness. Symptoms can include fever, cough and difficulty breathing - very similar to a cold or flu. Pallister said he informally requested assistance from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau when the two spoke by phone last week, and a formal request has now been submitted to the Department of Public Safety. Brent Roussin said the ban on social gatherings in place for the long weekend will be extended at least until next weekend now. In Manitoba reopening is still not on the table, one of the few provinces where restrictions are being extended. Some new restrictions are being imposed in the region including school closures for a couple of days, no in-person dining and no gyms, bingo halls or bars operating. Officials are investigating if the B.1.617 variant first detected in India is the culprit in 44 confirmed and presumed cases, including 11 new ones on Tuesday. Those tricks can include the variants, one of which is believed to be behind a cluster of new cases in central Newfoundland. lays out restart plan including a return to normal by September
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