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- 11/4/2020
Anger, frustration and accusations mar flu shot season
Ontario Premier Doug Ford touched a nerve this week when he publicly blamed pharmacies for not having enough vaccine to meet unprecedented demand for flu shots. Pharmacists are passing the blame right back. - 11/4/2020
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. - 11/4/2020
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. - 11/4/2020
What does Ontario’s second wave plan need? A strong dose of primary care engagement
The hospital-centric approach in the first wave made sense. The second wave, however, needs a more thoughtful approach. The majority of care happens in the community. Family doctors alone provide two-thirds of all health-care visits — not to mention the care done by other community-based physicians, including specialists, those providing diagnostic services, and other health professionals. - 11/4/2020
New tech partnership aims to improve adherence, boost access to virtual care
A new partnership between Mednow.ca, a one-stop-shop virtual care platform, and AceAge Inc., a Canadian healthcare technology company, promises to provide at-home healthcare alternatives to reduce public interactions. - 11/3/2020
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. - 11/3/2020
Pharmacy graduates frustrated at licensing delays
A recent discussion posted on Reddit, accompanied by a flurry of comments, is a good indication of the level of disappointment, suspicion and frustration among pharmacy graduates who've yet to qualify as pharmacists. - 11/3/2020
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. - 11/3/2020
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