Adrian Dix says the drug sold under the brand name Ozempic will become available to more patients in B.C. with Type 2 diabetes, although the expansion falls short of regular benefit coverage.
Researchers said they identified the breast milk sugars that offer better protection, which could potentially be used to supplement formula for infants.
As of Wednesday, the agency was aware of 21 cases of XBB.1.5 in Canada and said it is “currently considered to be only detected sporadically,'' it said in an email.
The incident kicked off discussions on social media about CPR and other emergency measures everyone—not just medical professionals—should be trained in.
