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- 2/17/2022
Dr. Teresa Tam says Canada is past peak of latest Omicron-fueled wave
Dr. Theresa Tam released new national epidemiology and modelling that shows progress in key indicators, such as lab test positivity and reported cases. - 2/17/2022
Law society to hold a hearing into former Alberta health minister Tyler Shandro's conduct
Shandro, a lawyer who's now labour and immigration minister, faces several complaints. - 2/17/2022
Pharmacists fear easing of COVID-19 restrictions in N.B. will slow vaccination drive
Jake Reid said Thursday that pharmacies are already seeing a slower uptake in vaccinations, and he is concerned that fewer restrictions could leave parents with less incentive to have their children vaccinated. - 2/16/2022
Young Leader in Pharmacy Sandy Faheim: "As the world changes, we will continue to evolve and adapt."
When I collaborate with others, I find I can make the biggest difference and that drives me. There's something truly empowering about working with others to improve patient outcomes. - 2/16/2022
Ontario hospitals keeping mandatory vaccination for staff, some for visitors
Premier Doug Ford declined last year to implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for staff at hospitals—though only one hospital was opposed to it - but many put their own policies in place. - 2/16/2022
The price and promise of the pandemic
New opportunities for expanded care have raised the profile—and importance—of community pharmacists. But at what cost? - 2/16/2022
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine gets approval for use in Canada
The vaccine, which is protein-based, is the first of its kind to get approval in the country. - 2/16/2022
Vaccine policies 'no longer necessary,' Ontario top doc wants to remove them March 1
Dr. Kieran Moore says he's reviewing letters of instruction sent last year to various sectors including hospitals and post-secondary institutions, which required that they develop immunization policies. - 2/16/2022
Newfoundland and Labrador dropping masking, vaccination passport measures March 14
Dr. Janice Fitzgerald, chief medical officer of health, told reporters today that high vaccination rates have helped make it possible to gradually remove the remaining public health measures.