COVID-19 Updates Across Canada

Since our last newsletter, here are some of the recent news and updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic across Canada that may be of interest to you. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and is current as of December 10th.

Canada

Canada

• The COVID Alert app has been updated with 2 new features
• Health Canada authorizes first COVID-19 vaccine
• Find out what each province has said about their COVID-19 vaccine plans here

Alberta

• Alberta Health Services (AHS) has opened COVID-19 assessment sites
  • In the Town of Banff
  • In the City of Chestermere

Manitoba

• CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB) will temporarily increase restrictions on patient companions in CCMB facilities

New Brunswick

• The entrance to Horizon's Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital has been moved
• The Department of Social Development has launched Social Supports NB, a user-friendly website that contains information on government and community programs and services

Nova Scotia

• Two mobile testing units are now operational to support more COVID-19 testing in communities that need it
• Access to virtual care options such as telephone and videoconferencing will be extended 

Ontario

• Ontario is introducing voluntary targeted COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic students and staff in regions with a high number of active COVID-19 cases
• ServiceOntario is now offering appointment booking at 42 of its busiest locations

Prince Edward Island

• Islanders are now able to book COVID-19 testing appointments online
• Facemasks are now available for low-income Islanders at all Food Bank locations
• Health PEI has begun limiting visitors at Health PEI hospitals, long term care, or any other facility
• Applications for the Prince Edward Island Emergency Payment for Workers for eligible workers and self-employed Islanders opened on Thursday, December 10
• Applications for the Employee Gift Card Program opened on Thursday, December 10
• Health PEI opened a testing clinic in Stratford and extended hours for COVID testing in Montague, Summerside and Charlottetown 

Yukon

• As of November 26th, masks are mandatory in Yukon's hospitals
• Mandatory masks are now required in all public spaces
• The Yukon Essential Workers Income Support Program, which provides low-income essential workers with a wage top-up of up to $4.00 per hour for 16 weeks, has been extended to February 15, 2021