COVID-19

Healthcare labour shortage a long time coming, requires shift to team-based care
In recent weeks hospitals across the country have taken drastic measures to cope with the staff shortages, including temporarily closing emergency departments.
Unions representing 60,000 B.C. healthcare workers reach tentative contract deal
Meena Brisard, the lead negotiator for the nine-union Facilities Bargaining Association, said protecting members' earnings against rising living costs had been a priority during the talks that began in February.

More training required to vaccinate young children: Nova Scotia College of Pharmacy

NSCP describes the additional knowledge requirements in a new section titled “Drug Administration by Injection in Young Children” that it has added to the Standards of Practice: Drug Administration.
Ontario's science table members would have advised against scrapping COVID isolation

Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore said last week that those who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to isolate for five days, an approach he referred to as "practical and pragmatic.''
B.C. pharmacist who reused syringe barrel suspended for one year

Bhanu Prasad Seelaboyina faces suspension and class-action lawsuit after reusing a syringe barrel for multiple COVID-19 vaccines last year.
EXPLAINER: Is COVID-19 winding down? Scientists say no.

Scientists predict the scourge that's already lasted longer than the 1918 flu pandemic will linger far into the future.
India and China clear needle free COVID-19 vaccines

Regulators in India authorized Bharat Biotech's nasal version on Tuesday as an option for people who haven't yet been vaccinated.
Pharmacist assaulted at Tim Hortons said he was attacked for 'giving that vaccine to everyone'

'I'm very scared. I'm watching my back right now,' said Ramzy Shaker, who was beaten while buying a coffee —dressed in his pharmacist's uniform—before the start of his shift.
Quebec election: CAQ admits that family doctor for all Quebecers 'not possible'

Party leader Francois Legault had promised everyone a family doctor during the 2018 election campaign but failed to follow through after he was elected premier.
EXPLAINER: How bivalent vaccines work and what we know about protection they offer

Health authorities have signalled that a swift rollout of the new shots from Moderna will be important to fend off an anticipated fall surge.

Healthcare labour shortage a long time coming, requires shift to team-based care

Unions representing 60,000 B.C. healthcare workers reach tentative contract deal

More training required to vaccinate young children: Nova Scotia College of Pharmacy

Ontario's science table members would have advised against scrapping COVID isolation

B.C. pharmacist who reused syringe barrel suspended for one year

EXPLAINER: Is COVID-19 winding down? Scientists say no.

India and China clear needle free COVID-19 vaccines

Pharmacist assaulted at Tim Hortons said he was attacked for 'giving that vaccine to everyone'

Quebec election: CAQ admits that family doctor for all Quebecers 'not possible'

EXPLAINER: How bivalent vaccines work and what we know about protection they offer