Tag: pandemic
St. Thomas hospital hit with its first COVID outbreak of the pandemic
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital reported its first COVID-19 outbreak of the pandemic Friday, prompting a plea to the community. Author of the article:…
Why Omicron could be the latest ‘worrying’ variant
Viruses all change over time. SARS-CoV-2, responsible for Covid-19, has already mutated several times, creating many variants including those called Alpha, Beta or Delta. With unprecedented propagation capacity, will the…
40% of Covid-19 cases are asymptomatic
What is the share of asymptomatics among confirmed cases of Covid-19? A meta-analysis published on December 14, 2021 answers this question. You will also be interested [EN VIDÉO] Are we…
“It is highly probable that a new variant will find itself on the front of the stage in the coming months”
The year 2021 made it possible to verify that the SARS-CoV-2 mutations were mainly due to increased transmissibility, one of the normal strategies for a virus to survive. Two researchers…
Covid-19: France has reached a record of contaminations since the start of the pandemic
News Posted the 12/24/2021 at 11:36 am, update the 12/24/2021 at 11:36 am 1 min read More than 90,000 people were declared positive for Covid-19 on December 23, according to…
Business projects kickstarted throughout past year despite pandemic
Content article Despite the roller-coaster of the pandemic, last year still saw movement on a number of business properties in Chatham-Kent. Content article Back in June, the new owners were…
Omicron: are the self-tests efficient at detecting the variant?
With the end of year celebrations and back to school, the demand for self-tests is high. Is this less invasive and faster Covid-19 screening test still effective against Omicron? You…
Are the self-tests efficient in detecting the Omicron variant?
With the holiday season, the demand for self-tests is high. Is this less invasive and faster Covid-19 screening test still effective against Omicron? You will also be interested [EN VIDÉO]…
Contact case: what is it?
A contact case is an individual who has been in contact with a person who has tested positive for Covid-19 – in this case, there is a risk of catching…
Covid-19: record of contaminations as the New Year approaches
Never have there been so many cases of Covid-19 in France. A few days before the New Year’s festivities, the fifth wave of the epidemic continues to swell. You will…