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Fraser Health infographic. Image has white writing on a blue background, with yellow rectangles leading off of the main text. A cartoon female construction worker stands at the top of the image. The text reads, "From just one COVID-19 positive employee..."
Top yellow rectangle reads, "48 positive cases in an industrial worksite". Dark blue line leading to the right has the following text in rectangles: "46 households affected. 111 additional people required to self-isolate, unable to go to work or school." Blue line leading from the center of the graphic says, "1 industrial worker admitted to hospital". Blue line leading to the left goes to the following rectangles with text: "7 people who tested positive after interacting with the 48 COVID-19 positive industrial workers. 4 additional worksites put at risk. 1 car dealership. 1 medical clinic. 1 lumber mill. 1 processing plant".

2020-11-11

Just One Positive Wedding Guest

What started with one positive wedding guest, led to 50 infected guests, 10 infected households, and a deadly outbreak in a long-term care home which resulted in 81 cases. In total, this large outbreak triggered three hospitalizations and one COVID-19 death.

2020-12-07

Untraced Outbreak Causes Stress on P.E.I.

A statement from Prince Edward Island Public Health Department concerning a recent outbreak with no known source

2020-09-15

University of Western Ontario Student Outbreak

Three University of Western Ontario students test positive for COVID-19. Sadly, their movement around the city, visiting downtown bars and restaurants, and with students in neighbouring housing units, has led to a large outbreak.

2020-09-10

North West Territories Unique Tracing Method

An article from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation about the use of wastewater monitoring systems to detect outbreaks of COVID-19

2020

Know the Difference: Self-Monitoring, Self-isolation, and Isolation for COVID-19

Table created by the Public Health Agency of Canada, for determining the difference between self-monitoring, self-isolation, isolation

2020-07-04

Suivre la trace du coronavirus dans les égouts

In anticipation of a second wave of COVID-19, Canadian scientists are currently working to set up a detection system based on organic waste that ends up in sewers.

2020

COVID Alert App

The Government of Canada created the COVID Alert App to breaking the cycle of infection. This app can let app users know of possible exposures to the virus before any symptoms can appear. Thanks to this app, we can reduce the spread of infection, take care of ourselves and protect our communities.

2020-05-01

Coronavirus outbreak: Alberta launches contact-tracing app to fight COVID-19 spread

Alberta's chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw provided an update on the most recent numbers of COVID-19 cases in the province Friday and the government's ongoing response to the pandemic. She also announced the launch of a mobile contact-tracing app for the province, called ABTraceTogether, to help fight the spread of COVID-19.

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