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Canadians can now download new COVID-19 exposure alert smartphone app
Canadians can now begin downloading a voluntary smartphone app meant to warn users they've been near someone who tests positive for COVID-19. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he downloaded the "COVID Alert'' app Friday morning and said the more people who sign up to use it, the better it will be able to trace—and help to slow—the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Ontario government reveals back to school plan
Ontario's elementary students and many high schoolers will return to traditional classrooms full time in September, the provincial government announced Thursday. But the province's new back-to-school plan indicates that high school students at two dozen boards—including the Toronto District School Board—will only attend class half the time in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, with a maximum class size of 15.

Shoppers employee in Kelowna, B.C. tests positive for COVID-19

An employee at a Shoppers Drug Mart in Kelowna, B.C., tested positive for COVID-19, according to a list of cases maintained by Loblaws, Shoppers' parent company.
Alberta premier stands by health minister as doctors' group votes non confidence

Of the nearly 9,000 who voted in the association's survey—two-thirds of the number who were eligible—98% said they did not have confidence in minister Tyler Shandro
Toronto, Peel to join Stage 3 of reopening Friday, July 31; Windsor-Essex remains in Stage 2

The province wants to collect and examine data for at least another week before deciding whether the Windsor-Essex can move ahead in the reopening process
Manitoba frontline workers to get $1,500 to recognize work during pandemic

The program is funded 75% by the federal government but each province gets to determine which workers are eligible
Adracare announces the launch of self-serve telemedicine

Adracare, a leading provider of telemedicine and practice management solutions based in Toronto, announced the launch of its self-serve platform, available to Canadian and U.S.-based clients immediately. With the Adracare self-serve platform now fully functional, healthcare professionals can sign-up and start running their virtual practice in under 90 seconds
Siemens Healthineers releases test kit for coronavirus

Siemens Healthineers announced the availability of its molecular Fast Track Diagnostics (FTD) SARS-CoV-2 Assay test kit used to detect the severe respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus that causes the COVID-19 disease.
Alberta launches remote communication between patients and providers as part of COVID-19 response

The government of Alberta has given patients the ability to create their own secure messaging account to connect with healthcare providers. Brightsquid Secure-Mail has been integrated into the provincial MyHealth Records (MHR) portal. Patients registered for MHR can create their own Secure-Mail account to communicate virtually with community healthcare providers.
Tam says feds, experts discussing COVID-19 vaccine orders amid concerns of delay

Active discussions are taking place to potentially pre-order COVID-19 vaccine doses for Canadians, chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam said Tuesday. She said an independent vaccine task force is advising the government on options for Canada's choice of vaccine, including exploring the possibility of manufacturing a potential pandemic cure at home.
Parents divided over sending kids back to school: poll

As the clock ticks down to September, a new poll suggests many Canadian parents are on the fence about whether to send their kids to school if and when classrooms are reopened. The poll by Leger and the Association for Canadian Studies comes as provincial governments are working on how to get students back into classrooms, most of which have been shuttered since mid-March due to COVID-19.
CPhA's first harmonization initiative tackles opioid therapy management

Idea behind harmonization is to ensure Canadians have the same type of care no matter where they live.

Canadians can now download new COVID-19 exposure alert smartphone app

Ontario government reveals back to school plan

Shoppers employee in Kelowna, B.C. tests positive for COVID-19

Alberta premier stands by health minister as doctors' group votes non confidence

Toronto, Peel to join Stage 3 of reopening Friday, July 31; Windsor-Essex remains in Stage 2

Manitoba frontline workers to get $1,500 to recognize work during pandemic

Adracare announces the launch of self-serve telemedicine

Siemens Healthineers releases test kit for coronavirus

Alberta launches remote communication between patients and providers as part of COVID-19 response

Tam says feds, experts discussing COVID-19 vaccine orders amid concerns of delay

Parents divided over sending kids back to school: poll

CPhA's first harmonization initiative tackles opioid therapy management

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