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The myth of medical masks drives profiteering in B.C. COVID-19 ordeal

Pictures of individuals walking around wearing medical-style face masks have fed a black market for them, but the abrupt popularity has not aided the public health in the COVID-19 pandemic. When it comes to N95 masks, they work by stopping 95% of particles three microns or bigger. The coronavirus particle is 1-2 microns in size. […]

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Canadian Costco shoppers not required to wear face masks

The Canadian Costco shoppers no longer need to wear face masks when entering the warehouse despite new rules coming into effect for U.S. stores as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting May 4, U.S. Costco members and guests are required to wear face masks to go on shopping. The masks must cover the mouth

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Paramedic responds to fire at his own home

Despite CPR on the scene, the daughter of the paramedic responding on the scene passed away. A paramedic lost his daughter after discovering that she was trapped in a house fire he was responding to. House fire The fire started on Tuesday morning near Elon, North Carolina. While the responders with the Altamahaw-Ossipee Fire Department

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Child hit by a truck while cycling given first aid

An 8-year old boy, Linden Baglo was hit and died in Nanaimo. The incident occurred while he was riding his bicycle. Based on the report by Nanaimo RCMP, the incident occurred around 11:40 AM in 1000 block of Nelson Street. Firefighters, police and B.C. Ambulance responded to the scene while several Good Samaritans and first

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Child who drowned in pool given CPR

A 3-year old boy was given CPR in a drowning incident at a family pool in Brossard. Sadly, the boy did not make it. The child was discovered unconscious in a pool on Tardif St. He was rushed to a healthcare facility where he was pronounced dead. Watery ordeal The father of the boy administered

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