COVID-19

The agency's FluWatch report says Canada has now entered a flu epidemic, which is declared most years after the threshold of a 5% positivity rate is surpassed.

Dr. Kieran Moore made the recommendation Monday as part of an update on the pediatric respiratory virus season.

With the final federal public-health restrictions having been lifted in September, NDP health critic Don Davies said it's about time for the government to look back at whether appropriate actions were taken to manage the crisis.

Dr. Samir Gupta was selected by his peers for the Media Engagement Award — Trailblazer in the Medical Post Awards.

Dr. Katharine Smart was selected by her peers for the Media Engagement Award – Changemaker in the Medical Post Awards.

Dr. Mathieu Nadeau-Vallée was selected by his peers for the Media Engagement Learner Award in the Medical Post Awards.

Notley's NDP is calling for Smith to revoke the invitation to Dr. Alexander and reveal the names of the medical people Smith says are now advising her on public health policy.

C4 Command Centre (CIUSSS West-Central Montreal) won the Interprofessional Team Award from the Medical Post Awards.