Canada s COVID-19 case numbers show early positive signs
Cases of COVID-19 are declining in many parts of Canada, but experts say those early positive signs are dependent on widespread restrictions that the public might find difficult to sustain and suggest further tools and support is needed.
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TORONTO More than 100 employees of a Canada Post facility in Mississauga, Ont. have tested positive for COVID-19 so far this month. The Crown corporation confirmed Wednesday that there had been 121 cases at its Dixie Road location. Public Health has confirmed that Canada Post is able to maintain its operations. Any employees who do test positive will leave the workplace and self-isolate, Canada Post said in a statement. According to the Crown corporation, more than 4,500 employees are working in mail processing, technical services, transportation, casual and administration at the facility. Canada Post noted that Peel Public Health had also directed them to test one shift of employees at its Gateway East facility for the novel coronavirus. Testing began on Tuesday.
More contagious strains of the coronavirus are rapidly spreading around the world, raising concerns that they may already be silently driving spikes in cases in Canada that threaten to overwhelm the healthcare system.
Shame and blame will not save you from COVID-19, experts say The second you get that positive test, you re now seen as a negligent human being By Julia Mastroianni
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When Stephan Adams tested positive for COVID-19 in July, he was living in Montreal. The 22-year-old student and customer experience specialist felt lucky because he was asymptomatic during his two-week quarantine period.
Unfortunately, his roommate came down with more serious symptoms.
But he also felt something else. Adams wasn’t prepared for the shame and stigma from family and friends that lasted months after he was deemed no longer infectious.