Ebola outbreak: Preparedness guidelines updated, test drill in Halifax successful, officials say
Drills underway to prepare for potential cases in Canada
CBC News
Posted: Oct 20, 2014 11:22 AM ET
Last Updated: Oct 20, 2014 2:55 PM ET
[Excerpt] CBC News is dedicating a special day of coverage to the Ebola crisis on Tuesday. On radio, television and online, we'll explore the facts behind Ebola and answer questions. Be part of the conversation Tuesday by using #ebolafacts on social media or by joining our live chat on CBCNews.ca starting at 8 p.m. ET. Canada's new Ebola guidelines will be discussed by nursing leaders today.
Canada's new Ebola guidelines will be discussed by nursing leaders today.
Canada's Ebola rapid response team practises deploying to Nova Scotia
CTVNews.ca Staff
Published Sunday, October 19, 2014 8:15PM EDT
Last Updated Sunday, October 19, 2014 9:12PM EDT
[Excerpt] Canada has deployed one of its Ebola rapid response teams to Nova Scotia
in a practice drill that would simulate the process that would unfold
if a case of Ebola were to be confirmed on Canadian soil.
One of the rapid response teams from Ottawa deployed to Halifax, N.S.,
for the drill, which was a joint exercise between the Public Health
Agency of Canada and Nova Scotia’s Department of Health and Wellness,
Health Minister Rona Ambrose announced Sunday.
The team will engage with local and provincial health officials to
practice supporting them in the event of a case of Ebola.
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