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- 7/26/2020
Can the flu shot benefit COVID-19 patients?
New research out of Brazil suggests that the influenza vaccine may provide benefits for patients who contract COVID-19 - 7/26/2020
‘Vaccine nationalism’ threatens access to COVID-19 treatments
Canada's government should be looking at setting up a Crown corporation to ensure a domestic supply of critical drugs and vaccines at reasonable prices - 7/26/2020
Ontario announces five new Ontario Health Teams
In support of the ongoing fight against COVID-19 and as part of the province's plan to end hallway health care, the Ontario government is announcing five new Ontario Health Teams and is providing additional funding to better connect care. "Over the past several months, Ontario Health Teams have demonstrated remarkable responsiveness to the COVID-19 outbreak by simplifying the purchase of personal protective equipment, supporting the staffing of long-term care homes and assessment centers, and expanding virtual care options," said Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, in a press release. "They've done so by breaking down long-standing barriers to better connect care, both in support of patients and our brave frontline heroes. (This) announcement of five new teams will build on this success as we continue to implement our plan to defeat COVID-19." - 7/26/2020
Quebec sees worrying spike in COVID 19 infections among young people
Protesters also come out against mandatory masking legislation which took effect Monday - 7/26/2020
Horgan advises drivers with non-B.C. plates to take bus to avoid harassment
British Columbia Premier John Horgan says drivers who have out-of-province licence plates on their vehicles should consider taking public transit or riding a bicycle if they're feeling harassed by people. Horgan also suggests drivers change over to B.C. licence plates to avoid trouble from residents who are concerned about the spread of COVID-19. - 7/26/2020
Rexall to offer PrescribeIT e-prescribing service nationally
Rexall Pharmacy Group Ltd. has partnered with Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) to use PrescribeIT, Infoway's national e-prescribing service, at more than 250 Rexall pharmacies across Canada. - 7/25/2020
Posting on Quebec's COVID-19 frontline shaped Duvernay-Tardif's decision: agent
Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif's decision to sit out the 2020 NFL season and focus on medicine wasn't an easy one, but his experience on the front lines of Quebec's COVID-19 fight at a long-term care home shaped that decision, his agent said Saturday. The Canadian offensive lineman announced late Friday through social media he wouldn't take part in the upcoming NFL season, becoming the first player to opt out due to the COVID-19 pandemic. - 7/25/2020
Less than 1% of Canadians are believed to have contracted SARS-CoV-2
Canadian Blood Services and Canada's COVID-19 Immunity Working Group have released initial results from the analysis of the first 10,000 samples tested for the presence of antibodies to the disease. However, less than 1% of them contained antibodies.