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- 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
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
Doctor as mystery shopper
I wouldn’t have thought anything less of my day if the porters had arrived, not said a word and just moved around the various beds and wheelchairs, with us as patients in them, from the required point A to point B. But in the Civic day surgery unit, porters are not just porters, they are Walt Disney magical carpet ride directors. - 11/4/2020
Manitoba Health Minister won't apologize for saying docs "causing chaos" with letter expressing COVID-19 concerns
On Tuesday, Friesen questioned the doctors' motivation in sending the letter in a committee meeting. - 11/3/2020
Pharmacists helping Pharmacists
- 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
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South Korea OKs single test for COVID 19 and flu
The country has struggled to stem the spread of the coronavirus, which some experts say could spread more broadly during cold weather when people spend more time indoors. - 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.