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- 5/25/2020
Miscarriage associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes: study
Women who have lost a pregnancy are at increased risk of developing type-2 diabetes, according to a Danish study. - 5/25/2020
New national guidance on continuity of immunization programs during the COVID-19 pandemic
Delays in immunization increase the likelihood of vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks - 5/25/2020
New web tool highlights best COVID-19 drug therapy research
Site takes graphical approach to critical, interventional trials. - 5/25/2020
Military reports 'shocking' conditions in Ontario nursing homes
Premier Doug Ford called the findings 'appalling' and 'gut-wrenching' and floated the prospect of criminal charges - 5/25/2020
Justin Trudeau says he'll take COVID 19 antibody test once available
Meanwhile, his government has faced criticism over the delay in the procurement of personal protective gear - 5/24/2020
Hospitals take over management at two Ontario long term care homes
Ontario says it has appointed hospitals to take over the management of two long-term care homes that have been unable to contain COVID-19. The province says Humber River Hospital will manage Downsview Long Term Care Centre, which has reported 52 deaths, up from 40 just a week ago. - 5/24/2020
Trudeau seeks 10 days of paid sick leave for workers in bid for NDP support
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he'll push the provinces to give workers 10 days of paid sick leave a year as the country deals with the COVID-19 pandemic. That appears to meet a key demand from NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, in exchange for the New Democrats' support for a motion to limit sittings and votes in the House of Commons through the summer. - 5/24/2020
CPhA update: Preparing Canada for flu season during COVID-19
The CPhA will be working toward the development an Influenza preparedness plan to ensure community pharmacy is ready - 5/24/2020
COVID-19 adds financial stress for pharmacies
Additional costs of staying open during pandemic have hurt some bottom lines