COVID-19

Highlights from Statistics Canada's two year update on COVID-19 pandemic's impact
As the pandemic's second anniversary arrives, Statistics Canada reviewed the social and economic impacts of COVID-19 across the country.
Plan for associate physicians in British Columbia is stalled by pandemic
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia proposed the new role of associate physician in April 2020 to address the province's healthcare needs, allowing doctors who weren't eligible for a full licence to work under physician supervision.

Patients worried about COVID risk and travel? CATMAT issues guidance statement

Travel may increase the risk of COVID-19, even while following recommended precautions.
Thousands of deaths, millions of vaccines: A look at COVID-19 in Canada by the numbers

It's been two years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Here's a look at the pandemic by the numbers in Canada.
Nearly all COVID-19 restrictions, including vaccine passport, lifted across Quebec

With the exception of mask mandates, all other rules came to an end. Restaurants, bars, casinos and other large entertainment venues are now able to open without capacity limits.
'Tsunami is here': Saskatchewan seeing a decline in active family doctors

For nearly 10 years, Dr. Tima Mitchell has operated a family clinic, but she says she's now at a breaking point.
Kids are faking positive COVID tests results using orange juice, cola

A letter went home recently to parents at a school in Liverpool, England, explaining how children were spoofing the lateral flow tests by pouring beverages directly into the well of the test.
How do Canadian patients feel about virtual walk-in clinics?
KEEP UP QUIZ: How closely did you follow the news this week? March 7

A unique heart transplant, new data on cardiovascular problems and COVID and a bid to get antivirals to patients faster all made headlines this week. How closely did you follow?
Young Leader in Pharmacy Kyro Maseh: "I began to make the person I'm treating the focus of my work."

I'm the first point of contact for most patients who have questions or concerns about their health. It provides me with an opportunity to collaborate with other healthcare professionals to enhance the quality of life of people in my community.

Highlights from Statistics Canada's two year update on COVID-19 pandemic's impact

Plan for associate physicians in British Columbia is stalled by pandemic

Patients worried about COVID risk and travel? CATMAT issues guidance statement

Thousands of deaths, millions of vaccines: A look at COVID-19 in Canada by the numbers

Nearly all COVID-19 restrictions, including vaccine passport, lifted across Quebec

'Tsunami is here': Saskatchewan seeing a decline in active family doctors

Kids are faking positive COVID tests results using orange juice, cola

How do Canadian patients feel about virtual walk-in clinics?

KEEP UP QUIZ: How closely did you follow the news this week? March 7

Young Leader in Pharmacy Kyro Maseh: "I began to make the person I'm treating the focus of my work."