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- 9/22/2020
Daily new COVID-19 cases triple in past month; more schools hit
The worrisome upward trend in new cases came as the federal Liberal government laid out its plan to take on a second wave of COVID-19. - 9/22/2020
Ontario pharmacists to conduct asymptomatic COVID-19 testing
After weeks of discussions, the Ontario government has finally announced that pharmacies will begin provide free testing for COVID-19 beginning Friday, Sept. 25 - 9/21/2020
'A bit unnerving': COVID-19 survivors worried about future consequences
Matt Greenshields says it was a long process before he felt he was finally over the symptoms of COVID-19. The University of Calgary student was diagnosed with the virus in mid-March. Combined with an undiagnosed case of mononucleosis he found himself in an oxygen tent in the intensive care unit of a Calgary hospital. - 9/21/2020
Patient-centred care during COVID-19
The current pandemic has stressed our healthcare systems but also shown us new ways that pharmacists and other healthcare professionals can provide better care. - 9/21/2020
Public health officials urge Canadians to limit contacts again as COVID-19 cases rise
There will be a dramatic resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Canada unless people limit contact with others in coming days, the country's chief public health officer warns. "We don't want it to go up a giant ski hill,'' Dr. Theresa Tam said Tuesday as she described the potential for a sharp upward curve. - 9/21/2020
Majority of Canadians support wearing masks during COVID-19, oppose protests: poll
A new survey suggests the recent rise in new COVID-19 cases across Canada comes with a similar increase in support for the mandatory wearing of masks in public places. The online survey by Leger and the Association for Canadian Studies says 83% of respondents feel governments should order people to wear a mask in all indoor public spaces. - 9/21/2020
Improper nasopharyngeal swab technique leads to false-negative SARS-CoV-2 tests
Healthcare workers must understand nasal anatomy and master proper technique to help limit false-negative results