Pandemic fatigue, divisive politics pose likely hurdles to return to masking: expertsHealth authorities in Canada's two most populous provinces issued strong recommendations on Monday for people to mask up indoors. Advocates call for more nurse practitioner led clinics in OntarioDana Cooper, the executive director of the Nurse Practitioners' Association of Ontario, is urging Premier Doug Ford's government to take better advantage those skills as people struggle to get access to primary care. Alberta replaces chief medical officer of health who oversaw COVID-19 pandemic Premier Danielle Smith announced on her first day in office a month ago that Dr. Hinshaw would be replaced. Public Health Agency of Canada says flu epidemic has begun as rates rise The agency's FluWatch report says Canada has now entered a flu epidemic, which is declared most years after the threshold of a 5% positivity rate is surpassed. Nose swab may help predict which children will have worse outcomes from RSV Gene activity indicates greater damage to the cells lining the nose; correlates to longer PICU stays. Drug shortages worsen across Canada, extends beyond children's pain and fever meds Industry experts say there is a growing list of medications that are running low or out of stock. Ontario's top doctor 'strongly' recommends masks, stops short of mandate Dr. Kieran Moore made the recommendation Monday as part of an update on the pediatric respiratory virus season. Emergency supply of children’s acetaminophen coming to ease shortages: Health Canada The imported product should be pharmacy shelves within weeks, Health Canada said. Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto reduces surgeries to preserve critical care The hospital says in a release that it has no choice as its ICU has been above 127% capacity for several days. Manitoba announces $200 million to help ease strain on healthcare system The plan includes pay incentives for weekend shifts and money to encourage part-time nurses to switch to full-time. First Previous 125 126 127 128 129 Next Last
