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- 7/22/2020
'We failed him:' Saskatchewan health officials sorry over man's drowning death
A young man pleaded for help as he was being led out of a hospital by security before taking his own life in a lake on the Saskatchewan legislature grounds. The final moments of Samwel Uko's life are detailed in documents provided to his family as part of the Saskatchewan Health Authority's review into his care at Regina General Hospital in May. The family shared the review with The Canadian Press. - 7/22/2020
How to manage Lyme disease and tick bites during pregnancy
SOGC statement provides guidance on caring for pregnant women who may have contracted Lyme disease through a blacklegged tick bite - 7/22/2020
Antibodies may decline rapidly following mild cases of COVID-19
Small study raises concerns about granting antibody-based “immunity passports,” development of herd immunity, and perhaps even vaccine durability - 7/22/2020
Prince Edward Island man with COVID-19 jailed for allegedly refusing to self isolate
A Prince Edward Island man who tested positive for COVID-19 and allegedly refused to self-isolate has been jailed near Charlottetown. - 7/22/2020
Canadian physician mothers want federal post-COVID spending to focus on a green future
Group releases video message to support CAPE recommendations for recovery - 7/21/2020
Ford defends controversial emergency order law despite legislator's removal from caucus
Premier Doug Ford is defending a controversial new law granting his government powers to extend emergency orders despite recent opposition from within his own party. Ford ejected a member of the Progressive Conservative caucus—legislator Belinda Karahalios—Tuesday after she voted against the bill. - 7/21/2020
An open letter to Alberta ophthalmologists
'If you take this step, and fail to learn from the lessons in Ontario, you will be worse off than before'