COVID-19

WHO: COVID cases and deaths falling nearly everywhere
In its latest weekly update on the pandemic, the U.N. health agency said confirmed cases dropped 12% to more than 3 million and reported deaths declined 22% to about 7,600.
Ontario to let masking rules for many healthcare settings, public transit expire
Rules requiring that people wear masks on public transit and many healthcare settings will expire at 12:00 a.m., months after mask requirements lifted in most other settings.

Moderna says updated COVID shot boosts omicron protection

COVID-19 vaccine makers are studying updated boosters that might be offered in the fall to better protect people against future coronavirus surges.
COVID data void in Canada could hamper understanding of lingering impact

Dr. Kashif Pirzada, an emergency physician at Toronto's Humber River Hospital, said reliance on at-home rapid testing for COVID-19 is a major hurdle in data collection.
International study shows just how well vaccine mandates worked

The surge for vaccinations varied between provinces, jumping 34% in Ontario compared to 326% in Alberta.
Breathe in: The pandemic accelerated decades of research leading to jab-free vaccine now in human testing
COVID-19 mystery: based on a true story

The mystery: ten friends gathered for a weekend pre-wedding party. After spending the weekend together, only five of them got COVID-19.
Melatonin poisoning reports are up in kids: U.S. study

Last year, U.S. poison control centers received more than 52,000 calls about children consuming worrisome amounts of the dietary supplement.
How pharmacist prescribing can alleviate healthcare system pressures

The immense pressures COVID-19 puts on health services across Canada could be long-lasting, and Ontario health authorities are wise to make better use of pharmacists to reduce visits to emergency departments and help develop a more sustainable healthcare system.
Do children with or without asthma have a similar risk of SARS-CoV2 infection?

New U.S. study has evaluated the association between asthma and SARS-CoV2 infection risk among children.

WHO: COVID cases and deaths falling nearly everywhere

Ontario to let masking rules for many healthcare settings, public transit expire

Moderna says updated COVID shot boosts omicron protection

COVID data void in Canada could hamper understanding of lingering impact

International study shows just how well vaccine mandates worked

Breathe in: The pandemic accelerated decades of research leading to jab-free vaccine now in human testing

COVID-19 mystery: based on a true story

Melatonin poisoning reports are up in kids: U.S. study

How pharmacist prescribing can alleviate healthcare system pressures

Do children with or without asthma have a similar risk of SARS-CoV2 infection?