B. Oak

Brandon Oak is a registered nurse with years of experience to boast in the field of emergency care. With years of experience as a emergency nurse, Brandon Oak also works as a part time contributor on online sources offering a variety of health-related articles. The articles that Brandon Oak provides aims on widening awareness and knowledge of both the civilians and other healthcare professionals. The articles, mostly on first aid care can provide an insight on what to do during emergencies.

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Face masks add an additional layer of protection from COVID-19

The medical officer of health in Ottawa is encouraging everyone to wear a face mask when physical distancing is not possible. It can provide an extra layer to help lessen the spread of COVID-19 in the community. This can make a difference in reducing transmission in the community. The medical officer of health stated that […]

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Residents urged to follow basic principles to limit COVID-19 spread

Residents in Ottawa are urged by the Ottawa Public Health to follow basic principles to limit COVID-19 spread. The associate medical officer of health warns that COVID is still in the community and it is vital to follow the “basic principles” to limit the spread of the virus. This was the first weekend of Stage

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Schools should reopen without masks and physical distancing

Around 2 million Ontario students who have been in lockdown at home due to COVID-19 should return to school in the fall with no strict physical distancing or a requirement to wear a mask based on a report from experts at SickKids hospital in Toronto. Based on the recommendations in the school reopening report, the

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B.C. companies innovate to help frontline healthcare workers

As frontline healthcare workers continue to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, companies throughout British Columbia are finding innovative ways to help. In downtown Vancouver, a creative visualization agency is utilizing 3D printers to create face shields – the clear, plastic masks that cover the entire face, neck, and forehead and protect wearers from potentially dangerous

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Officials concerned over lack of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers

A top doctor in B.C. acknowledged that healthcare workers are facing a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE). Although the supplies are under active monitoring, the COVID-19 cases that require hospitalization have increased. PPE is being utilized faster than expected. Measures are in place to try and control and being more efficient and effective and

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Face mask frenzy during COVID-19 outbreak could lead to scams

Better Business Bureau warns consumers to be careful of possible resale scams with stores in Metro Vancouver selling out of face masks and global concerns about COVID-19 increasing. The stores were already selling out of face masks weeks ago and since then, there have been confirmed cases in the province, and the World Health Organization

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A possible drowning incident resulted in a fatality

A 59-year old man was given CPR after being involved in a possible drowning incident. According to Inverness County RCMP, they were called to the beach before 2 PM. Based on the statement of the Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service, the man was swimming with his wife when two lifeguards observed the couple having difficulty. There

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Back to basics for social gatherings as COVID rules relaxed

On the eve of the reopening of malls, salons and restaurant patios, the medical officer of health admits the rules for gatherings while practicing physical distancing can be complex. People are urged to continue to limit their contacts as much as possible and continue to practice physical distancing to help limit the spread of COVID-19.

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