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Potentially toxic masks distributed in schools and daycares in Quebec

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One model of mask distributed to Quebec schools and daycares may be dangerous for the lungs as they could contain a potentially toxic material, according to a directive sent out by the provincial government on Friday.

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Why you might want to start wearing better masks — even outdoors

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The spread of more contagious coronavirus variants in Canada amid already high levels of COVID-19 makes it a critical time to think about the masks we wear.

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This online calculator estimates when you'll receive your COVID-19 vaccine

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Tool co-created by Toronto developer gives ‘general idea’ of how long the queue is.

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A closer look at the vaccines Canada is betting on to stem the spread of COVID-19

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Canada will receive 20 million to 76 million doses of each vaccine..

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Canada's top public health doctor now recommends 3-layer non-medical masks

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The Public Health Agency of Canada is now recommending Canadians choose three-layer non-medical masks with a filter layer to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as they prepare to spend more time indoors over the winter.

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