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Rapid disappearance of influenza following the implementation of COVID-19 mitigation measures in Hamilton, Ontario

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, enhanced border measures authorized by the Quarantine Act were introduced to ensure appropriate actions are taken to reduce the spread of the virus.

Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada have been working with provinces, territories and other partners, including researchers, advocates and people with lived and living experience. The goal of this work is to help make sure that people who use(d) substances can continue to access...

Canada and the Northwest Territories agree that immediate action and collaboration was and continues to be needed among governments to expand virtual care services to support improved access to publicly insured health care services for Canadians and to work together to further accelerate the use...

The purpose of this notice is to communicate the types of testing technologies that Health Canada considers are a priority for review.

During the pandemic, there may be more deviations from the established protocol. Despite this, it’s important to continue to protect patient safety and ensure data integrity. This notice addresses the concerns of clinical trial sponsors and Canadians.

Proper ventilation is another way to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Good ventilation exchanges indoor air for outdoor air, helping to reduce potentially infectious particles in the air indoors.

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has developed this guide to inform Canadians about how indoor ventilation, in combination with other recommended public health measures, can reduce the spread of COVID-19. This guide also provides practical tips on how to improve indoor air, ventilation...

COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Free vaccines will be available to everyone who lives in Canada over the course of 2021. Until extensive immunization is achieved, public health measures will continue to be essential to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in Canada and save lives.

Briefing package - May 5th, 2020 COVID-19 committee Question Period notes