Medical University of Quebec recommends everyone wear a mask in public

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With the number of respiratory virus cases in children rising and pediatric emergency departments overcrowded, the Medical University of Quebec has again recommended wearing masks in public.

In a post on Twitter on Sunday, the university said it was concerned about an increase in respiratory viruses among children and that wearing masks would help protect you and others.

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Public Health Canada said on Thursday that respiratory viruses are off to a strong start to the flu season, weakening immunity to COVID-19, and increasing social contact as public health measures are lifted. said to be cautious.

The upcoming holidays should encourage us to act cautiously and responsibly when faced with this “triple threat.”

Ontario is already facing an unprecedented wave of very sick children and pediatric hospitals exceeding capacity. Prime Minister Doug Ford encouraged wearing masks but did not make them mandatory. The state’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kieran Moore, should announce on Monday that the general public will be encouraged to wear masks and get vaccinated.

In Quebec, COVID-19-related hospitalizations have fallen in recent days, but the death toll continues, adding a total of 14 people on Friday and the latest figures released on Saturday and Sunday. 10 more have been added.