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- 3/17/2020
ER tales: One swab in 20 patients. Make that two in 21.
Unlike the taps inside our ER, this one in the ambulance bay dispenses warm water when I wash my hands. It burns for a few seconds; maybe this is how a snowman feels as it disintegrates on the first day of spring. Soon, my hands are warm but the sensation is fleeting. - 3/17/2020
Aerosol and fomite transmission SARS-CoV-2 is plausible
NEJM: presence in aerosol of SARS-CoV-2 similar to that of CoV-1 - 3/16/2020
Med students offer doctors help with childcare, groceries during pandemic
The national movement, which began at Western University, is being led by students and is not affiliated with any of the faculties of medicine - 3/16/2020
BC pharmacists have broader latitude than usual during pandemic
Pharmacists encouraged to use judgment to reduce unnecessary physician or hospital visits - 3/16/2020
ER tales: Deciding who is swab-worthy during COVID-19
Russell Greaves is a smart kid. He’s 20, speaks well, tells me exactly what I need to know, and he’s wearing the sweatshirt of my Alma Mater. He was here two days ago with the same symptoms he has today. - 3/16/2020
CPhA issues statement on responsible allocation of meds
The association has cautioned the public against the hoarding medications - 3/16/2020
CPhA update: Stepping up, like never before
As this global pandemic escalates, we’re reminded of how important pharmacies are - 3/16/2020
White House taps retailers to serve as drive-through testing sites
Half a million tests to be available early next week, says Trump. - 3/16/2020
Thousands of doctors, nurses answer call to help with COVID-19
Some provinces have begun reaching out to recently retired doctors and nurses to ask them to return to work if the pandemic worsens. The answer has been a resounding yes. - 3/16/2020
Ontario reports first death linked to COVID-19 in 77-year-old man
Man in the Muskoka region was a close contact of another positive case and wasn't listed a confirmed case before he died