Respiratory Issues

The majority of Canadians share that wearing a face mask is a civic duty

Based on a new survey, it suggests that the recent rise in new COVID-19 cases throughout Canada comes with a similar increase in support for the mandatory face mask policies in public spaces. In the online survey by Leger and the Association for Canadian Studies, it stated that around 83% of the respondents feel that […]

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Edmonton to make face masks mandatory in city-operated facilities and public transit

The number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise and the government has taken further measures to curb down the spread. Edmonton has decided to make face masks mandatory in all city-owned and operated amenities, services, and attractions including public transit. The move is an attempt to help stop the further spread of COVID-19. The recommendation

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CPR

The mall guard saves a life with immediate delivery of CPR

The immediate delivery of CPR was crucial in the survival of a victim. A woman was given CPR by a mall security guard when she collapsed. On the day of the incident, Pamela Morgan collapsed in Semiahmoo Shopping Centre. She was lucky that Cameron Hubley was there to assist. The South Surrey security guard was

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Urgent need for AEDs in workplaces

The National Film Board is buying 4 defibrillators for its Montreal headquarters after the death of an employee. The man who worked in film colorization experienced a cardiac episode and collapsed near the coffee machine at work. The incident clearly shows the importance of AEDs in the workplace. When an emergency occurs, the timely delivery

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No mandatory face mask or reduced class sizes when school resumes

Despite the health risks involved, there is no mandatory face mask or limiting the class sizes in place. Saskatchewan will send its K-12 students back to school next month without requiring them or their teachers to wear face masks. There is no plan to lessen the class sizes, although the Ministry of Education stated that

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CPR

Residents quickly deliver CPR to save a man struck by a truck

Abbotsford residents helped save the life of a man with CPR after struck by a truck on Lougheed Highway. During emergencies, the prompt delivery of life-saving measures can save lives. The Abbotsford resident, Jeremy Scholing enrolled in a beginner-level first aid class several years ago but he did not think that he will use it.

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