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- 4/7/2020
Critics alarmed by Ontario's COVID-19 testing shortfall
Now with greater testing capacity, Ontario public health officials have formed a working group to come up with a strategy for how to make best use of that capacity - 4/7/2020
Periodic physical distancing could be an option for COVID-19 control: CMAJ
A new modelling paper, using data from Ontario, indicates that dynamic physical distancing and other measures could help maintain health system capacity and prevent intensive care units (ICUs) from becoming overwhelmed because of COVID-19, while allowing periodic psychological and economic breaks from restrictions. - 4/7/2020
Potential harms of chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin for treating COVID-19
Chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin are being used to treat and prevent COVID-19 despite weak evidence for effectiveness, and physicians and patients should be aware of the drugs’ potentially serious adverse events. - 4/7/2020
Toronto women's physician choir inspires with 'Rise Again'
Twenty-eight doctor singers recorded their parts alone to help doctors 'keep rising again every day to get through this pandemic' - 4/7/2020
Temporary virtual care fee codes roll out
Amidst the current pandemic, support for telephone and video care has rapidly expanded - 4/6/2020
Contract torn up, fees cut in Alberta
As Alberta doctors have shifted their attention to face the COVID-19 crisis, they continue to fight against fee cuts and legislation that introduces greater uncertainty to a strained system - 4/6/2020
Experiment reveals need for better safety measures in pharmacies
Multi-dose packaging aids can shed virus in unexpected places in the dispensary