Hospitals, provinces preparing to fill gaps in service if doctors taken out of workOntario has reported 91 healthcare workers have tested positive for COVID-19; Quebec has reported 46 cases Health Canada clarifies face mask issues, including use beyond expiry dateDuring the COVID-19 outbreak, N95 respirators and surgical/medical masks can be used beyond their expiry date as long as certain conditions are met Canada will make sure Chinese masks for health workers meet quality standards: Trudeau The Dutch government is recalling around 600,000 defective masks that were recently shipped from China Advice to help doctors cope with concerns about elderly relatives Control what you can and check in as much as possible Shortage of PPE for pharmacies countered with plexiglass and home delivery Awaiting government action, pharmacists get to work creating their own protective gear and procedures B.C. measures appear to have slowed the increase in COVID-19: Dr. Henry Students rally to debunk virus myths and help pharmacies in need Pharmacy students from Waterloo, Toronto, are coming together to support healthcare workers Pharmacists adjusting to 30-day medication supplies Some pushback from patients groups and payers as pharmacists try to stave off shortages amid the pandemic T-shirts honouring public health heroines sell out in three days Shirts depicting Drs. Tam, Hinshaw and Henry raise funds for food banks Health Canada temporary exemption gives pharmacists more controlled substance authority Until September 30, pharmacists have authority to adapt, adjust and renew prescriptions for controlled substances, using their professional judgment Why some ERs look empty amid a viral outbreak Fewer injuries and accidents, and patients deciding to stay away during crisis Across nation, talks on income replacement for MDs starting up First Previous 845 846 847 848 849 Next Last
