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- 1/6/2022
Careful cutting: Researchers working AI system like 'Google Maps' for surgeons
The system uses hours of archival footage from keyhole surgeries. - 1/6/2022
Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer warns against gatherings to keep essential services going
On Thursday, the province reported 913 new cases of COVID-19—an all-time high—with a test positivity rate of 28%. - 1/6/2022
Situation in hospitals expected to worsen as doctors isolate and admissions rise
Beds are filling up rapidly, with 2,279 COVID-19 patients in hospital as of Thursday, compared to 440 two weeks earlier. - 1/6/2022
Canada likely to get to place where provinces mull vaccine mandates: Duclos
Jean-Yves Duclos told a COVID-19 briefing on Friday that such a measure was not currently being contemplated in Canada, but his personal opinion was that the country would get there at some point. - 1/6/2022
Shorter isolation allowed in Ontario if two rapid tests come back negative
It's still recommended that people who are sick stay home until symptoms improve. - 1/5/2022
Omicron variant may offer an 'immune dividend' and blood tests show waning immunity across all age groups: Immunity Task Force
Scientists on the task force are now analyzing the extent of immunity offered by Omicron, as well as "memory of immune protection'' in the cells which can kick in with future COVID-19 infections.