COVID-19

China seeing new surge in cases despite 'zero tolerance'
In his annual report to the national legislature Saturday, Premier Li Keqiang said China needs to "constantly refine epidemic containment'' but gave no indication Beijing might ease the highly touted "zero tolerance'' strategy.
N.S. Black community, officials say more race-based data needed on COVID-19 pandemic

Young Leader in Pharmacy Joella Wang: "I am very proud of being a pharmacist."

I think young leaders have a genuine curiosity to understand why things are done in a certain way and have a strong desire to make changes if it doesn’t make sense – and we are not shy about sharing our thoughts.
Organ transplants from pigs: Medical miracle or pandemic in the making?

If a new medical technology increased the risk of a new zoonotic pandemic—however marginally —how would society decide the balance of risk and benefit?
Manitoulin Health Centre installs automated drug-dispensing machines

Four new automatic drug-dispensing machines will be installed, allowing workers in the small towns of Little Current and Mindemoya access to technology usually only found in larger hospitals.
Continuity of care trumps instant access to virtual care: poll

A new poll found 59% of Canadians said having an ongoing relationship with a family doctor or team was more important than having care that was more convenient.
Ontario puts $34 million towards the training Indigenous nurses and personal care workers

The funding will be received by six Indigenous institutes.
Future infectious diseases: Recent history shows we can never again be complacent about pathogens

As we move into the third year of the global pandemic caused by COVID-19, it’s important to ask what we have learned and what we have done to prepare for the next infectious-disease crisis.
Mask wearing to become a 'personal choice,' Quebec public health director says

The province announced yesterday that mask mandates will be lifted by mid-April at the latest, but Luc Boileau said today that the change could happen as soon as the third week of March.
Ontario will lift mask mandates by end of March if COVID-19 keeps declining: Moore

Dr. Kieran Moore says the province can "only mandate masking for so long," with the risk from COVID-19 decreasing.

China seeing new surge in cases despite 'zero tolerance'

N.S. Black community, officials say more race-based data needed on COVID-19 pandemic

Young Leader in Pharmacy Joella Wang: "I am very proud of being a pharmacist."

Organ transplants from pigs: Medical miracle or pandemic in the making?

Manitoulin Health Centre installs automated drug-dispensing machines

Continuity of care trumps instant access to virtual care: poll

Ontario puts $34 million towards the training Indigenous nurses and personal care workers

Future infectious diseases: Recent history shows we can never again be complacent about pathogens

Mask wearing to become a 'personal choice,' Quebec public health director says

Ontario will lift mask mandates by end of March if COVID-19 keeps declining: Moore