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3 years ago

Masking recommended at health-care facilities

NL Health Services is warning of an increase in respiratory illnesses circulating in the community during this cold and flu season. As a result, it is recommended all visitors and support persons visiting patients or residents wear a mask when on site. Individuals may wear their own medical mask or a mask provided at the […]

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3 years ago

NDP raises concerns over vacancies and resignations in health care

According to the NDP, vacancies in public health care have ballooned over the past 2 years, reaching more than 1,900 unfilled positions.  NTV’s Ben Cleary has more in this report. 

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3 years ago

NAPE questions removal of ‘red alert’ when no ambulances are available

NAPE says emergency responders have been directed to stop using the term “red alert” when no ambulances are available in a region. But the union says that doesn’t mean the problem is going away. NTV’s Marykate O’Neill reports.

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3 years ago

Invasive strep cases in the province more than doubled in 2023

The number of invasive strep cases in the province more than doubled in 2023, leading to three deaths. NTV’s Bailey Howard spoke to Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Janice Fitzgerald and has this story. 

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