COVID-19

Controlling monkeypox: The time for Canada to act is now
Monkeypox is not as easy to transmit as COVID-19, but the fact is that all of us are equally susceptible, and all of us need to be aware and to prioritize measures that will extinguish this threat before it grows.
In race for monkeypox vaccines, experts see repeat of COVID-19
While rich countries have ordered millions of vaccines to stop monkeypox within their borders, none have announced plans to share doses with Africa, where a more lethal form of monkeypox is spreading than in the West.

The no-fly zone

On a much-anticipated overseas vacation, Dr. Mike Simon discovers why he won't be flying again anytime soon.
Some Quebec health workers sick with COVID-19 being asked back to work, union says

The government said there are currently 5,014 healthcare workers off the job for reasons linked to COVID-19.
Man accused of selling bleach as COVID cure extradited to U.S.

A church manufactured, promoted and sold chlorine dioxide as a "Miracle Mineral Solution,'' officials said.
First saliva-based portable PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 authorized by Health Canada

Noninvasive testing procedure offers polymerase chain reaction (PCR) accuracy, with results provided in fewer than 30 minutes.
As Ontario ERs buckle, nurse groups want international applicants' licenses expedited

A 2020 report found that 14,633 internationally educated nurses were actively pursuing a license through the Ontario College of Nurses.
Canadian Blood Services facing criticism over ending mask mandate this week

The agency says people are still welcome to wear masks if they want, but mandatory masking and physical distancing were suspended as of Monday after consultation with medical and epidemiology experts.
Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba helps Indigenous, rural communities receive crucial mental health support

In a recent media release, CHFM said that when the COVID-19 virus first arrived in Manitoba in the spring of 2020, the uncertainty and lockdowns that followed led to more youth in Manitoba seeking mental health services.
New studies bolster theory coronavirus emerged from the wild

Scientists conclude that the virus that causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, likely spilled from animals into people two separate times.

Controlling monkeypox: The time for Canada to act is now

In race for monkeypox vaccines, experts see repeat of COVID-19

The no-fly zone

Some Quebec health workers sick with COVID-19 being asked back to work, union says

Man accused of selling bleach as COVID cure extradited to U.S.

First saliva-based portable PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 authorized by Health Canada

As Ontario ERs buckle, nurse groups want international applicants' licenses expedited

Canadian Blood Services facing criticism over ending mask mandate this week

Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba helps Indigenous, rural communities receive crucial mental health support

New studies bolster theory coronavirus emerged from the wild