Public Health Agency of Canada

Independent panel to review Global Public Health Surveillance System

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Articles, Health, Global Public Health Intelligence Network, Health in Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada, Public health, Minister of Health, Patty Hajdu

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 18, 2020 /CNW/ - Canada's response to the COVID-19 pandemic is guided by science, and one of the tools used to inform decisions is the Public Health Agency of Canada's Global Public Health Intelligence Network (GPHIN), an early warning system for potential public health threats worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 18, 2020 /CNW/ - Canada's response to the COVID-19 pandemic is guided by science, and one of the tools used to inform decisions is the Public Health Agency of Canada's Global Public Health Intelligence Network (GPHIN), an early warning system for potential public health threats worldwide.
  • However, in light of concerns expressed about this system, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, today announced the independent panel that will pursue the review of the Global Public Health Intelligence Network.
  • Selected based on their expertise in public health, governance, health security and intelligence, Margaret Bloodworth, Dr. Paul Gully and Dr. Mylaine Breton will conduct a review of GPHIN's current effectiveness, its contribution to public health intelligence domestically and internationally, and its role in informing the Public Health Agency of Canada's early response to COVID-19.
  • This review will help determine what kind of changes are required to ensure this global public health surveillance system serves Canadians well.

The Prime Minister announces changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service

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Monday, September 21, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 21, 2020 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 21, 2020 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following changes in the senior ranks of the Public Service:
    Kristina Namiesniowski, currently President of the Public Health Agency of Canada, becomes Senior Official at the Privy Council Office, effective September 28, 2020.
  • Iain Stewart, currently President of the National Research Council of Canada, becomes President of the Public Health Agency of Canada, effective September 28, 2020.
  • Sony Perron, currently Associate Deputy Minister of Indigenous Services, becomes Executive Vice-President of Shared Services Canada, effective September 28, 2020.
  • Valerie Gideon, currently Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Indigenous Services Canada, becomes Associate Deputy Minister of Indigenous Services, effective September 28, 2020.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on August 29, 2020

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Saturday, August 29, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 29, 2020 /CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 29, 2020 /CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:
    "There have been 127,358cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 9,108deaths.
  • Labs across Canada tested an average of almost 48,000 people daily over the past week with 0.7% testing positive.
  • Local public health authorities across Canada are continuing to work hard to investigate cases and clusters of COVID-19.
  • For public health professionals, budding epidemiologists and ever-curious life long learners, you can find detailed information on the latest epidemiology of COVID-19 in Canada in the Public Health Agency of Canada's Weekly Epidemiology Report for August 16-22, 2020, here .

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on August 8, 2020

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Saturday, August 8, 2020
Health, Articles, COVID-19 Immunity Task Force, Theresa Tam, Public Health Agency of Canada, COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, Medical Officer of Health, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada

OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 8, 2020 /CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 8, 2020 /CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:
    "There have been 118,985 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 8,970 deaths.
  • Labs across Canada have tested 4,367,208 people for COVID-19 to date.
  • Yesterday, in my remarks I highlighted a topic on the minds of many people these days back to school.
  • To support administrators of schools from kindergarten to grade 12 and local public health authorities in the safe resumption of in-school educational programming during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Public Health Agency of Canada, has developed guidance in collaboration with Canadian public health experts and stakeholders.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on August 2, 2020

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Sunday, August 2, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 2, 2020 /CNW/ -In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 2, 2020 /CNW/ -In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:
    "There have been 116,599 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 8,941 deaths.
  • The Public Health Agency of Canada has published tips on how to take care of your mental and physical health during this time.
  • Alternately, you can call your primary health provider, a registered psychologist, or another mental health provider in your community.
  • By taking steps to care for our mental health, we can improve our overall health.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on July 20, 2020

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Monday, July 20, 2020
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OTTAWA, ON, July 20, 2020 /CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Howard Njoo, Canada's Deputy Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on behalf of Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, July 20, 2020 /CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Howard Njoo, Canada's Deputy Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on behalf of Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer.
  • If we think of public health measures as layers, the more layers we embrace as habits, the more we reduce our risk.
  • The advice of local public health as it is tailored to the area where you live.
  • The latest information on COVID-19, including new case numbers, public health advice and guidance.

Public Health Notice: Outbreak of Cyclospora infections linked to salad products

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
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The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is collaborating with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada to investigate an outbreak of Cyclospora infections occurring in three provinces.

Key Points: 
  • The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is collaborating with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada to investigate an outbreak of Cyclospora infections occurring in three provinces.
  • The investigation is ongoing and this public health notice will be updated as the investigation evolves.
  • The recalled salad products begin with lot code "Z177" or a lower number and have best before dates up to and including 20JUL08 - 20JUL14.
  • PHAC is working with provincial partners to determine if other recent cases of Cyclospora infection are linked to this outbreak.

Statement on a case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in a passenger from the Grand Princess

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Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Viruses, Animal virology, Coronavirus, Health, Public Health Agency of Canada, Zoonoses, Coronaviridae

OTTAWA, March 11, 2020 /CNW/ - The Public Health Agency of Canada today announced a positive case of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in a Canadian who was repatriated to Canada from the Grand Princess cruise ship.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, March 11, 2020 /CNW/ - The Public Health Agency of Canada today announced a positive case of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in a Canadian who was repatriated to Canada from the Grand Princess cruise ship.
  • Upon medical assessment at Trenton, one passenger recorded a mild fever and a cough, and a laboratory test confirmed COVID-19.
  • All infection prevention and control protocols were followed in processing the travellers returning from the Grand Princess.
  • The early detection of this case and the rapid response taken by all authorities involved demonstrate that our public health and emergency response systems are working.

Readout - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland convenes the new Cabinet Committee on the federal response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

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Thursday, March 5, 2020
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OTTAWA, March 5, 2020 /CNW/ - Yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland convened the new Cabinet Committee on the federal response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to discuss the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and the measures taken by the Government of Canada to limit the spread of the virus in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, March 5, 2020 /CNW/ - Yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland convened the new Cabinet Committee on the federal response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to discuss the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and the measures taken by the Government of Canada to limit the spread of the virus in Canada.
  • This includes the public health advice to Canadians provided by the Public Health Agency of Canada.
  • Ministers discussed the comprehensive, whole-of-government approach being taken to Canada's preparedness for, response to, and recovery from COVID-19 from a public health, social, and economic perspective.
  • The Committee will meet regularly to ensure whole-of-government leadership, coordination, communication, and preparedness for a response to the health and economic impacts of the virus.