COVID-19

Emergency doctors feel strain as patients with flu like symptoms flood hospitals

Although the public has been directed to call public health hotlines instead of going to the emergency department, the hotlines often send them to the hospital anyway
Restrict non-essential medical services?

Those of us offering non-essential medical care are also capable of offering essential medical care when necessary
British Columbia focuses on long term care homes in COVID-19 fight

Dr. Henry said she has the power to order the closure of schools in B.C. under the Public Health Act, but so far she doesn't believe that's necessary
Nova Scotia Health Authority opens eight dedicated COVID-19 assessment centres

The Nova Scotia Health Authority opened eight dedicated COVID-19 assessment centres across the province Tuesday, March 10, in preparation for the anticipated arrival of the novel coronavirus.
Italian doctors on frontlines face tough calls

There are a few competing theories on why the outbreak in northern Italy appears to be so much worse than other countries
Orion Health has developed a pandemic outbreak monitoring platform
We can't stop COVID-19 without protecting health workers
CIHR releases details of $27-million investment in coronavirus research

Quebec doctor orgs support limiting professional travel abroad