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- 7/29/2020
ConquerCovid-19 a true Canadian success story
“Not all heroes wear capes.”—It’s an expression often found on the internet. It, of course, refers to the fact that you don’t have to be Batwoman or Superman or whoever, to do some good in this world. During the Great Pandemic of 2020 of course this phrase is often used to describe those of us who provide healthcare on the front lines. Cleary, the physicians, nurses, first responders, PSWs, support staff, environmental services staff and many others who provide front line care during this historically difficult time are heroes. - 7/29/2020
PPE not a major factor for flu shots down under
Handwashing, disinfecting and distancing more important than PPE based on what's happening so far in Australia and New Zealand. - 7/29/2020
Summer time: let’s talk flu shots!
We’ve hit the lazy days of summer and COVID-19 seems to be tamed for the time being. Now is the perfect time to start a discussion about influenza and pneumonia vaccination in adults 65 years of age and older - 7/29/2020
AstraZeneca won't profit from COVID-19 vaccine in pandemic
Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca repeated its promise not to profit from a COVID-19 vaccine during the pandemic as it reported it was on track with late-stage trials for the treatment. Such promises were boosted by strong sales across its range of treatments during lockdown. Sales jumped by 14% to $12.6 billion in the first six months of 2020 and were helped by strong trading in new medicines, as well as cancer and respiratory medication. - 7/28/2020
Manitoba frontline workers to get $1,500 to recognize work during pandemic
The program is funded 75% by the federal government but each province gets to determine which workers are eligible - 7/28/2020
Toronto, Peel to join Stage 3 of reopening Friday, July 31; Windsor-Essex remains in Stage 2
The province wants to collect and examine data for at least another week before deciding whether the Windsor-Essex can move ahead in the reopening process - 7/28/2020
Shoppers employee in Kelowna, B.C. tests positive for COVID-19
An employee at a Shoppers Drug Mart in Kelowna, B.C., tested positive for COVID-19, according to a list of cases maintained by Loblaws, Shoppers' parent company. - 7/28/2020
Adracare announces the launch of self-serve telemedicine
Adracare, a leading provider of telemedicine and practice management solutions based in Toronto, announced the launch of its self-serve platform, available to Canadian and U.S.-based clients immediately. With the Adracare self-serve platform now fully functional, healthcare professionals can sign-up and start running their virtual practice in under 90 seconds - 7/28/2020
Alberta premier stands by health minister as doctors' group votes non confidence
Of the nearly 9,000 who voted in the association's survey—two-thirds of the number who were eligible—98% said they did not have confidence in minister Tyler Shandro - 7/28/2020
Alberta launches remote communication between patients and providers as part of COVID-19 response
The government of Alberta has given patients the ability to create their own secure messaging account to connect with healthcare providers. Brightsquid Secure-Mail has been integrated into the provincial MyHealth Records (MHR) portal. Patients registered for MHR can create their own Secure-Mail account to communicate virtually with community healthcare providers.