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- 1/26/2022
Having a ball! Creative Omicron PSA from New Brunswick gov't has Instagram abuzz
We've seen some PSAs in our time, but none combining a mix of fail videos and the classic death drop dance move made famous by drag ball culture. - 1/26/2022
Moderna begins testing omicron matched COVID shots in adults
The company announced Wednesday that the first participant had received a dose. Earlier this week, competitor Pfizer began a similar study of its own reformulated shots. - 1/25/2022
2021: What went well and what’s next for pharmacy teams as vaccinators
In December 2020, Neighbourhood Pharmacies collaborated on a report about community pharmacy’s readiness for COVID-19 vaccinations, which highlighted the value pharmacy teams bring in terms of accessibility, knowledge and trust. Simply put, it just makes sense for your neighbourhood pharmacy to be administering vaccinations. - 1/25/2022
New website designed by FPs aims to answer common COVID-19 questions for general public
The guide for the public features plain-language answers to common questions in English, with more languages coming soon. - 1/25/2022
Co-housing and dementia villages: Social innovations offer alternatives for long-term care
COVID-19 has amplified existing cracks in the long-term care (LTC) system in Canada. We need socially innovative solutions to help seniors age safely and with dignity. - 1/25/2022
Resource on nirmatrelvir/ritonavir for prescribers and pharmacists
The Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table and the University of Waterloo's School of Pharmacy have put together a resource for prescribers and pharmacists on Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir (Paxlovid) and its use in treating COVID-19. - 1/25/2022
Simple tool aims to remove guesswork when calculating dosages for kids in emergencies
The device measures the circumference of a child's arm as a quick method of determining their weight. - 1/25/2022
A family affair: Study finds rural physicians frustrated by lack of opportunities for their spouses
The researchers spoke with 12 doctors who’d practices in small northern communities in the past five years, but who’d since decided to close up shop and leave. - 1/25/2022
Patient dies while waiting for treatment in central Alberta hospital emergency ward
Alberta has a record 1,377 people in hospital with COVID-19 and emergency wards are facing long wait times and multiple red alerts, which means no ambulances are available at a given time. - 1/25/2022
People are 'fed up': Quebec follows Ontario's lead and loosens COVID-19 restrictions
Quebec Premier Francois Legault said the province would adopt a go-slow approach, which will see gathering limits raised on Monday for private functions, as well as the reopening of restaurants at 50% capacity and a resumption of some sports activities for those under 18. - 1/25/2022
B.C. extends proof of vaccine card program to the end of June
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says the government is trying to mitigate the risks of spreading COVID-19 and the vaccine card is specifically designed to allow certain businesses and activities to remain open. - 1/25/2022
EXPLAINER: What's known about 'stealth' version of Omicron?
This version of the coronavirus, which scientists call BA.2, is widely considered stealthier than the original version of Omicron because particular genetic traits make it somewhat harder to detect. Some scientists worry it could also be more contagious.