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- 1/31/2022
Saskatchewan premier says he will remove vaccine mandate, but won't commit to a date
Premier Scott Moe says Saskatchewan's proof of vaccination against COVID-19 has run its course, but he wouldn't commit Monday to removing the requirement before the public health order expires at the end of the month. - 1/31/2022
Commons ethics committee wants PHAC's plans for cellphone data collection halted over privacy concerns
The House of Commons ethics committee has called for a halt to the Public Health Agency of Canada's plans to collect data from millions of mobile phones as a way to understand travel patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic. - 1/30/2022
Omicron amps up concerns about long COVID and its causes
More than a third of COVID-19 survivors by some estimates will develop such lingering problems. - 1/30/2022
'We are not intimidated,' Trudeau says as convoy continues to gridlock Ottawa
Speaking to Canadians from isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 Monday, Trudeau said "freedom of expression, assembly and association are cornerstones of democracy.'' - 1/30/2022
Canada's PM Justin Trudeau says he's tested positive for COVID-19
He says on Twitter that he is "feeling fine'' and that he will keep working remotely this week as he follows public health guidelines. - 1/30/2022
What's going on with Spotify, Neil Young and the doctors calling out Joe Rogan's podcast?
Following protests of Spotify kicked off by Neil Young over the spread of COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, the music streaming service said that it will add content advisories before podcasts discussing the virus. - 1/30/2022
More Quebec teen girls hospitalized for suicidal behaviour in 2021 public health says
The Institut national de sante publique du Quebec says in a report published today, there was also an increase in the number of girls 10 to 14 who used hospital services after suicide attempts or due to suicidal ideation. - 1/30/2022
How to restore the value of family medicine
Family medicine is heading to a crisis, says Dr. Jabir Jassam. What are the reasons behind family medicine’s deterioration? - 1/30/2022
Study: Those with disabilities had longer COVID hospital stays, high readmission rate
Sandi Bell knows how difficult it can be for someone with a disability to book a vaccine appointment through an online portal, or feel confident they'll have a ride home from the clinic afterwards. - 1/27/2022
Hospital patient without COVID shot denied heart transplant
The family of D.J. Ferguson said in a crowdfunding appeal this week that officials at Brigham and Women's Hospital told the 31-year-old father of two that he was ineligible for the procedure because he hasn't been vaccinated against the coronavirus.