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Latest B. C. August 11 figures:
• Inpatients: 385
• Intensive care: 23
• New patients: 900
in the seven days to August 6 • Total number of confirmed cases: 380,174
• Total deaths in the seven days ending 6 August: 28 (3,995 total)
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Headline summary
• UBC researchers find 'weaknesses' in all major variants
• Ontario A state doctor is charged with murder of four patients , Claims COVID Killed Them
• Why ArriveCan Still MandatedFederal Plans Against It What is.
• Quebec launches 'Massive' vaccination campaigns338}
Doctors in Ontario start vaccine 'catch-up' ahead of fall flu and COVID season
• IKEA shoppers panic in Shanghai Omicron adapted COVID shots
• Second COVID-19 outbreak in Saskatchewan Boost all adults
• EU can OK Combined COVID vaccine
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Researchers at the University of British Columbia have found 'weaknesses' in all major variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 . Joint may lead to universally effective treatment.
In a study published Thursday in Nature Communications, researchers used a process called cryo-electron microscopy.
This new technique allows researchers to rapidly freeze proteins at the atomic level, allowing hundreds of thousands of snapshots of individual proteins. It's like an X-ray.
"Then he can compute and combine them in 3D to create an atomic landscape of what the protein looks like," said a professor at UBC School of Medicine, Dr. Sriram Subramaniam, lead author of the study, said.
"Thus, what we report in this particular example is the use of technology to detect antibodies and spike proteins."
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— Tiffany Crawford
Quebec launches his COVID-19 vaccine statewide ahead of potential new fall wave Preparations are underway to launch an inoculation campaign, but it is unknown if it will happen. Enough to encourage the pandemic-weary public to roll up their sleeves for another booster.
As of Wednesday, he was the only 56% of Quebec citizens aged 5 or older who had received her third dose of the vaccine. Government officials say the booster intake is low because millions of Quebecers have contracted the novel coronavirus and believe they are well protected.
Meanwhile, health experts say pandemic fatigue and communication with governments also play a role.
Dr. Dong Binh, an infectious disease specialist at McGill University Health Center, is responsible for the state government's message. Vinh said the government should have pushed the boosters harder in the last six to eight months, instead of pushing it in a big way when the current wave of COVID-19 is waning.
-The Canadian Press
An eastern Ontario doctor accused of murdering a patient last year said Wednesday that he also counted three counts of first-degree murder. indicted for a crime.
Ontario police say new charges against Dr. Brian Nadler are linked to the deaths of Claire Briere, 80, Lorraine Lalande, 79, and Judith Lungulescu, 93. .
But his lawyers claim that all four of his elderly patients died of his COVID-19, which Nadler says will be "proven."
— The Canadian Press
Quebec Prime Minister François Legault warns his government to stay ahead of the next wave of his COVID It said it would launch a “massive” vaccination booster campaign. -19.
Legault told reporters in Quebec City today that all Quebecois citizens over the age of 18 are eligible to book a booster by the end of this month. It's been 5 months since he last had his COVID-19 vaccine or 3 months since he was last infected with COVID-19. On Monday, Quebec began offering his fifth dose of his COVID-19 vaccine to residents of long-term care facilities and private nursing homes.— The Canadian Press
Doctors in Ontario are preparing preventative medicines for the fall, when diseases such as COVID-19 and flu are expected to spread. Advising people to stay vaccinated. Health system challenges One doctor said he expected it to get worse.
Doctors gave their foresight on the pandemic and other medical issues in the coming months at a virtual panel hosted by the Ontario Medical Association. Zane Chagra, Ph.D., an infectious disease specialist at St. Joseph's University Health Care Hamilton, said other countries have seen spikes in flu this year, and Ontario should prepare for the same, with people starting to gather indoors more often in the fall. said it was likely that there would be an increase in COVID-19 cases in— The Canadian PressA bug-prone app touted as an efficient border control tool early in the pandemic has critics questioning its usefulness. It's become a bag — but the ArriveCan may stick.
The government claims this is a useful tool. Critics say the app is past its useful life, if at all. The app was introduced early in the pandemic and from February 2021 onwards, it is mandatory for use at air and land borders, except in the event of accessibility issues or outages.Here, I will briefly explain what we currently know
— The Canadian Press
Mayhem unfolded at IKEA in Shanghai as public health officials closed the store on Saturday and tried to quarantine people on site after learning that a person who had been in contact with a COVID-19 patient visited.
News of the flash shutdown has seen shoppers fleeing and screaming as they attempt to exit the building before doors are locked, social media videos reveal . Shanghai's 25 million residents are no strangers to lockdowns after being banned from leaving their homes for two months this spring to eradicate the virus. They found there was a close contact with a 6-year-old boy with asymptomatic COVID infection. It did not disclose when the close contact was in the store.— ReutersThe UK, the first country to approve a coronavirus vaccine in late 2020, is the first to launch shots adapted to variants targeting both the original and Omicron versions. gave the green light. of virus.
The UK drug regulator on Monday conditionally approved a so-called bivalent vaccine made by US drugmaker Moderna as a booster for adults. Recommendations on how the vaccine should be used in the country.— ReutersAll Saskatchewan adults are eligible to receive their fourth dose of COVID-19 on Monday. The
state has said it will extend eligibility for a second booster to all residents aged 18 and over who received her third dose at least four months before her .
Residents could begin booking appointments on Friday, and shots were made available the same Monday as the state opens its clinics.
Health officials say that immunity to COVID-19 has been shown to decline over time and that booster doses offer greater protection against severe illness, hospitalization and death. says.— The Canadian PressTwo major cruise lines have announced a series of recent moves to ease pandemic-era restrictions that have prevented some travelers from boarding. Relaxing vaccination requirements for some ships.
Sister cruise lines Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises will allow anyone "with or without vaccinations" to board certain cruises starting September 5, as long as they meet testing requirements. says on the website.
For celebrities, this means cruises departing from Los Angeles, the United Kingdom and Europe (excluding Iceland). Royal Caribbean cruises that do not require vaccinations include cruises departing from European ports, Los Angeles, Galveston, Texas and New Orleans.
— The Washington PostWhat are BC's current public health measures?
Masks: Masks are not mandatory in public indoor environments, but individual businesses and event organizers can choose to make them mandatory. Ferries, but are still required in federally regulated travel spaces such as trains, airports, airplanes, and medical facilities.
Gatherings and Events: Currently, there are no restrictions on gatherings and events such as private gatherings, weddings, funerals, worship services, exercise and fitness activities, and pools. Restaurants, pubs, bars and nightclubs also have no restrictions or capacities. There are no restrictions on sports activities.
Nursing Homes: There are no restrictions on visitors to long-term care and elderly care facilities, but visitors must present proof of immunizations prior to visiting. need to do it.
Waivers are available for children under the age of 12, children on medical exemptions, and visitors participating in end-of-life related compassionate visits. Visitors to nursing homes should also undergo a rapid antigen test before visiting the facility or be tested upon arrival. Exemptions from testing are available for those who participate in compassionate visits and end-of-life care.
How do I get vaccinated in British Columbia?
Anyone living in BC.
• gov. bc. Register online at ca/getvaccinated to make an appointment with the community.
•Or, if you prefer, you can register and then go to a health authority drop-in her clinic.
• The system will alert you when it is time for your second dose.
• The same system will alert you when it's time to administer a booster dose.
Where can I get tested for COVID-19?
Testing Centers: BC's COVID-19 test collection centers are currently accepting patients who are hospitalized, pregnant, have symptoms that may be considered high-risk, or who: We are only testing those who are eligible and who live/work with symptoms. High risk. You can use BC to find your testing center. Centers for Disease Control Testing Center Map
If you have mild symptoms, no testing is necessary and you should stay home until your fever subsides. Asymptomatic people do not need to be tested.
Rapid Antigen Testing at Home: Anyone over the age of 18 with an eligible British Columbia Personal Health Number can go to a pharmacy and You can receive various test kits for free. COVID-19 rapid antigen test.
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