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- 11/28/2021
Street drug potentially 20 times stronger than fentanyl pops up in Sask.
Due to the drug’s potency, first responders need to take appropriate precautions if handling the drug. - 11/28/2021
FACT FOCUS: Why WHO skipped 'nu,' 'xi' for new COVID variant
The name of a newly identified variant of the coronavirus has had some social media users scratching their heads about the World Health Organization's system for labeling certain versions of the virus. - 11/28/2021
Doctor: Many South Africans ill in recent COVID-19 surge have mild symptoms
Most of the new cases in South Africa have been among people in their 20s and 30s, and doctors note that age group generally has milder symptoms of COVID-19 in any case. - 11/28/2021
How has the pandemic affected your life outside of work?
The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on healthcare workers—and that obviously causes fatigue and stress. Take our poll of your colleagues. - 11/25/2021
FDA: Merck COVID pill effective, experts will review safety
The Food and Drug Administration posted its analysis of the pill ahead of a public meeting next week where academic and other experts will weigh in on its safety and effectiveness. The agency isn't required to follow the group's advice. - 11/25/2021
BOOK EXCERPT: Damaged: Childhood Trauma, Adult Illness, and the Need for a Health Care Revolution
“I was having a shower and felt this lump” is the beginning of a conversation most doctors recognize. It comes with urgency, fear, and uncertainty. The silent communication: “I don’t know if this is really a thing or not. I need you to tell me to take this seriously or to relax.” It leads quickly to a physical exam—nothing else matters as much as the lump. - 11/25/2021
World takes action as new variant emerges in southern Africa
A slew of nations moved to stop air travel from southern Africa on Friday. - 11/25/2021
Variant prompts Canada to ban travellers from southern Africa
The new variant, deemed Omicron, first emerged in South Africa and coincided with a steep rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in that region in recent weeks. - 11/25/2021
Ontario's Ford calls for flight ban, other measures in response to new variant
He says people who arrive before a proposed ban is implemented should be tested and forced to quarantine, including people who arrive today. - 11/25/2021
MP to fight Liberal plan to axe charity status for anti-abortion pregnancy centres
Leslyn Lewis, in one of her first acts as an MP on Parliament Hill, says she plans on inviting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to a pregnancy centre that risks losing its charity status over opposing abortion.