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  • COVID-19 conspiracies creating a 'public health crisis' in Canada, experts say

    A lively crowd gathered outside Francois Legault's office in downtown Montreal in mid-July to send a message to the Quebec premier: his government cannot force them to wear masks in indoor public spaces to fight the spread of COVID-19.
  • Summer time: let’s talk flu shots!

    We’ve hit the lazy days of summer and COVID-19 seems to be tamed for the time being. Now is the perfect time to start a discussion about influenza and pneumonia vaccination in adults 65 years of age and older
  • ConquerCovid-19 a true Canadian success story

    “Not all heroes wear capes.”—It’s an expression often found on the internet. It, of course, refers to the fact that you don’t have to be Batwoman or Superman or whoever, to do some good in this world. During the Great Pandemic of 2020 of course this phrase is often used to describe those of us who provide healthcare on the front lines. Cleary, the physicians, nurses, first responders, PSWs, support staff, environmental services staff and many others who provide front line care during this historically difficult time are heroes.
  • PPE not a major factor for flu shots down under

    Handwashing, disinfecting and distancing more important than PPE based on what's happening so far in Australia and New Zealand.
  • Alberta expands pharmacy-based COVID-19 testing pilot

    The Pharmacy Association of Alberta says 128 pharmacies have applied to participate in the pilot
  • Ontario government reveals back to school plan

    Ontario's elementary students and many high schoolers will return to traditional classrooms full time in September, the provincial government announced Thursday. But the province's new back-to-school plan indicates that high school students at two dozen boards—including the Toronto District School Board—will only attend class half the time in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, with a maximum class size of 15.
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