It identified the threat posed by both the 2003 SARS outbreak and the 2009 H1N1 flu before other agencies. "That's why we have ordered a full and expeditious independent review of GPHIN, led by professionals and experts from outside of the Public Health Agency of Canada." Canada's chief public health officer said she did read the GPHIN reports in early January about the Wuhan outbreak cluster and insisted the system continues to function, despite some changes to its mandate last year. 3 university students share their experiences as school returnsAs thousands of young Canadians embark on their post-secondary education this fall, the coronavirus pandemic is shaping each step of their journey. If you have symptoms of the illness caused by the coronavirus, here's what to do in your part of the country.

Source: CBC News September 08, 2020 22:07 UTC