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Manitoba Health Minister won't apologize for saying docs "causing chaos" with letter expressing COVID-19 concerns
On Tuesday, Friesen questioned the doctors' motivation in sending the letter in a committee meeting.
How a B.C. doctor plans to treat 300 people with addictions, mental illness
The process would see emergency room staff contact the program's team when such an individual is discharged from hospital. The team would then guide that person through the various systems in place to find them housing, detox, drug treatment and finally addiction-free housing.

Highlights from the Ontario budget unveiled Thursday

The province says it is spending $2.5 billion more in the hospital sector this year to help fight the pandemic.
Experts agree it's time to upgrade cloth masks to three layers

Dr. Theresa Tam, the country's chief public health officer, said in a news conference Tuesday that masks with three layers — two cloth plus a filter — are now recommended over the two-layer face coverings previously suggested.
Ottawa's Medical Officer of Health suggests coexistence approach to COVID-19 response

At this week's Ottawa Board of Health meeting, Dr. Vera Etches said the goal of the new approach she's suggesting would be the same, namely minimizing hospitalizations and deaths, as well as societal disruption.
Ottawa doctor says Ford is 'gaslighting' in flu shot messaging

Dr. Nili Kaplan-Myrth said shortages of the vaccine are symptomatic of a much bigger problem and are causing her to worry about the eventual rollout of a COVID-19 vaccine.
South Korea OKs single test for COVID 19 and flu

The country has struggled to stem the spread of the coronavirus, which some experts say could spread more broadly during cold weather when people spend more time indoors.
Manitoba health minister questions motivation behind doctors' letter on COVID-19

The letter, signed by 200 medical doctors and scientists, said the pandemic is spiraling out of control in Manitoba because case numbers have been rising and outbreaks have been occurring at long-term care homes.
Quebec invests $100 million in mental health care following fatal sword attack

Junior health minister Lionel Carmant called the investment "unprecedented'' and said the announcement was moved ahead in response to the Halloween night attack that killed two people and injured five.
Canada approves first HIV self test in long awaited move to reduce screening barriers

The principal investigator of a study that was submitted to regulators as part of their review says the approval of HIV self-testing could "open incredible doors'' to increasing access to life-extending treatments and preventing the spread of infection in Canada.

Manitoba Health Minister won't apologize for saying docs "causing chaos" with letter expressing COVID-19 concerns

How a B.C. doctor plans to treat 300 people with addictions, mental illness

Highlights from the Ontario budget unveiled Thursday

Experts agree it's time to upgrade cloth masks to three layers

Ottawa's Medical Officer of Health suggests coexistence approach to COVID-19 response

Ottawa doctor says Ford is 'gaslighting' in flu shot messaging

South Korea OKs single test for COVID 19 and flu

Manitoba health minister questions motivation behind doctors' letter on COVID-19

Quebec invests $100 million in mental health care following fatal sword attack

Canada approves first HIV self test in long awaited move to reduce screening barriers