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- 1/27/2022
Omicron infectivity period doesn't appear shorter than other forms of COVID: Public Health Ontario
The agency says that while there is limited evidence on the infectivity of Omicron, its own modelling data suggests people remain contagious for a similar amount of time. - 1/27/2022
Japan to watch WHO probe of director's alleged racism, abuse
Japan's government said Friday it will watch the World Health Organization's investigation into staff complaints over racism and abuse by a top Japanese official at the agency but denied it inappropriately received sensitive vaccine information from him. - 1/27/2022
Two powerful drugs now adding to U.S. overdose crisis
Often injected or snorted, they are more powerful than fentanyl. - 1/27/2022
Rapid test or medical note OK for COVID workplace claims during Omicron: WSIB
A top executive with the board says, however, that individuals should still try to get a medical opinion or rapid test to confirm their infection. - 1/27/2022
Alberta nurses ratify contract that includes 4.25% wage increase over 4 years
Alberta's nurses have overwhelmingly ratified a new collective bargaining agreement, closing the book on what the union calls some of the most contentious and bruising negotiations in its history. - 1/27/2022
Hospital patient without COVID shot denied heart transplant
The family of D.J. Ferguson said in a crowdfunding appeal this week that officials at Brigham and Women's Hospital told the 31-year-old father of two that he was ineligible for the procedure because he hasn't been vaccinated against the coronavirus. - 1/27/2022
Saskatchewan to start managing Omicron variant like other common respiratory viruses
Starting Friday, close contacts of people who test positive will not be required to self-isolate. - 1/26/2022
The 'Year of the Wearable' and the motivating value of metrics
'Infotoxication' is a concern by Dr. Puneet Seth argues that he has seen that quantifying his fitness, steps and exertion through apps has boosted his health. - 1/26/2022
Ontario to begin resuming non urgent surgeries on Monday
Non-urgent surgeries were put on hold in early January to preserve hospital capacity, affecting an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 procedures a week. - 1/26/2022
Unions want Ontario to reverse hospital COVID policy that allows sick people to work
SEIU Healthcare and CUPE's Ontario Council of Hospital Unions, which together represent approximately 100,000 healthcare workers at hospitals and long-term care homes, wrote to the premier, health minister and chief medical officer of health this week outlining their concerns over the guidance. - 1/26/2022
Young Leader in Pharmacy Michael Do: "I love the challenge of solving problems."
I love being a pharmacist because I love making a difference in the everyday health of patients and the community I serve.