"WW C"- COVID-19, GLOBAL CASES SURPASS 676 MILLION...CASES 676,609,955 DEATHS 6,881,955 US CASES 103,804,263 US DEATHS 1,123,836 8:30pm 1/28/24
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On the first day of fall, B.C. sees fewest people in hospital with COVID-19 in months
The number of people with COVID-19 in B.C. hospitals is the lowest it's been since early July, according to the latest update from the B.C. Centre for Disease Control.
Canadian study builds on link between long COVID-19 and autoimmune diseases like lupus
Some long COVID patients suffering symptoms including fatigue and shortness of breath are showing signs of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, suggests a Canadian study that builds on similar findings elsewhere.
Don Martin: Blocked at the border no more: Good riddance to the ArriveCAN app
'Finally and mercifully, ArriveCAN is dead on arrival at airports and border crossings as mandatory vaccination for foreign entry to Canada is lifted by month’s end,' writes Don Martin in an opinion column for CTVNews.ca.
'Blood on your hands' if world steps back on tackling COVID now: WHO official
If rich nations think the pandemic is over, they should help lower-income countries reach that point too, a senior World Health Organization official told Reuters.
The final fight in the Return To Office war
As September begins, many companies are making a big push to bring their employees back to the office. But new data shows that employees are getting even more comfortable working from home, and are reporting improved mental health as a result. Meanwhile, the labour market favours workers, and...
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Montreal woman forced to quarantine after forgetting to fill out ArriveCAN travel app
Yousra André is nearly one week into a 14-day quarantine, just because she forgot to submit her vaccination information on the ArriveCAN app. The Montreal woman is fully vaccinated but has been forced to stay at home since Monday, the day she crossed the border from the U.S. with her two friends...
Moderna vs Pfizer: Is it OK to mix and match the updated COVID-19 booster shots?
A big question with the new COVID-19 vaccine: Can you mix brands? Here is what experts say
Has Alberta's fall COVID-19 surge already started? Early signs are here
Alberta may be seeing the early signs of a predicted fall COVID-19 upswing, but experts say it's too early to say just how bad it will get. The number of people hospitalized with COVID jumped to 843 for the week ending on Sept. 20, from 819 the previous week. There was a similar bump the week...
HIV spike among B.C. drug users associated with COVID-19 lockdown, research says
A new study says reduced access to HIV services during early COVID-19 lockdowns in British Columbia was associated with a "sharp increase" in HIV transmission among some drug users.
Canadian scientists made life-saving contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic
Canadian scientists have made significant contributions during the pandemic response, including vital roles in developing COVID-19 vaccines. But underfunding puts the future of science in Canada at risk.
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Why children’s ‘choice’ about COVID-19 masking at school needs far more discussion
Children deserve agency in decisions that affect them, but adults are ultimately responsible for making decisions in children’s best interests.
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We were on a global panel looking at the staggering costs of COVID – 17.7m deaths and counting. Here are 11 ways to stop history repeating itself
We found most governments were ill-prepared, too slow to act, paid too little attention to the most vulnerable, and were hampered by low public trust and an epidemic of misinformation.
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Memory problems during the pandemic? It’s just your brain trying to distinguish one day from the next
A side-effect of pandemic response measures has been the impact on our mental health. But memory problems are a natural response to the environments created by the lockdowns.
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Health – Views & Research – The Conversation
Curated by professional editors, The Conversation offers informed commentary and debate on the issues affecting our world. Plus a Plain English guide to the latest developments and discoveries from the university and research sector.
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Back to school: Time to revisit strategies for child and family mental health
Family routines can provide stability during times of stress. Here are four strategies for building resilience against stress and family challenges to put into place as children head back to school.
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Myocarditis: COVID-19 is a much bigger risk to the heart than vaccination
Myocarditis following COVID-19 vaccination is rare, and the risk is much smaller than the risks of cardiac injury linked to COVID-19 itself.
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The PPE used throughout the COVID-19 pandemic is getting tangled up in wildlife
Billions of face masks and other personal protective equipment have been used throughout the pandemic. Containing plastic, these items are damaging wildlife and their environments.
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More housing supply isn’t a cure-all for the housing crisis
Unaffordability is only one type of housing vulnerability that has taken its toll on British Columbians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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How COVID-19 lockdown measures — and their outcomes — varied in cities around the world
Examining how COVID-19 lockdowns and stay-at-home orders were implemented in Toronto, Johannesburg and Chicago reveals the impact they had on vulnerable communities.
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Long COVID: For the 1 in 10 patients who become long-haulers, COVID-19 has lasting effects
Not much is known about “long COVID,” including who, when or how badly it will strike, how long it might take to recover, or whether complete recovery is possible for all.
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Cancer treatment and diagnosis backlogs during COVID-19 may affect cancer survival
In future health emergencies and possibly further waves of the COVID-19 pandemic, caution needs to be taken when extending cancer waiting times for reasons unrelated to patients’ health-care needs.
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Future infectious diseases: Recent history shows we can never again be complacent about pathogens
Before COVID-19, clean water, antibiotics and vaccines had made us complacent about infectious disease. Infection control can no longer be taken for granted. We must be prepared for future pandemics.
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Enduring colonialism has made it harder to end the COVID-19 pandemic
A major lesson from the COVID-19 pandemic is the need to decolonize transnational governance so that the world is better able to handle both future and current global crises.
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Caregivers were traumatized by COVID-19 public health and long-term care policies
Family caregivers of residents in longterm care homes experienced a collective trauma as they were kept away from their loved ones during the pandemic. This isolation has long-ranging impacts.
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Adapting to life with COVID-19: Lessons our own immune system can teach us about public health information
To help people make informed decisions about ongoing COVID-19 risks, public health messaging needs to adapt as the pandemic evolves, just as immune systems adapt to new viruses and variants.
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Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla tests positive for COVID-19 for second time in less than 2 months
Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla said on Saturday that the coronavirus "is still with us" after he tested positive for the second time in less than two months.
Pfizer's chief executive tests positive for COVID-19 for second time in two months
Albert Bourla, the head of the company that created one of the most widely used coronavirus vaccines, said he was "feeling well and symptom free".
Pfizer CEO tests positive for COVID-19 for a second time
Pfizer Inc Chief Executive Officer Albert Bourla said on Saturday he had tested positive for COVID-19.
I sware it on the holy bible...brah
Like in the US, most of the deaths are from people who are unvaccinated or under vaccinated. Those countries have done a better job vaccinating people but they still have anywhere from a third to half that aren't up to date on their boosters.
Add to that how transmissible BA.5 is coupled with an end to restrictions, not mention that it's Europe so their hygiene is suspect.
Canada dropping travel mask mandate and ending COVID-19 border and quarantine restrictions
Canada is dropping all COVID-19 border restrictions for anyone entering the country, including: proof of COVID-19 vaccination, quarantine and isolation requirements as well as all pre- or on-arrival COVID-19 testing. The federal government is also making the ArriveCan application optional, and...
The Health Care Crisis Part I: Nurses
(This is part one of a five-part series examining Canada’s health care crisis. How we got here, what comes next, and what we can do about it.) Nurses are almost everyone’s first point of contact with our health care system. And if you need extensive care, they will be your most reliable...
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Wait what?
Couple of documentaries surrounding the early days of COVID.
Checked out Hell of a Cruise yesterday, and previously The Last Cruise in July 2021.
Hell of a Cruise is just under 1.5 hours, and The Last Cruise is just over 40 minutes.
Both showed the assortment of errors made in the first 1/4 of 2020, both at the cruise industry & government levels.
Checked out Hell of a Cruise yesterday, and previously The Last Cruise in July 2021.
Hell of a Cruise is just under 1.5 hours, and The Last Cruise is just over 40 minutes.
Both showed the assortment of errors made in the first 1/4 of 2020, both at the cruise industry & government levels.
I thought about watching the one on Peacock but realized that it's a little too soon to watch a documentary about something that still isn't really over.
These documentaries will be something to watch a few years from now with a different perspective and some distance from the pandemic.
Here's how B.C. is preparing for a possible surge in COVID-19, flu cases this fall
B.C. health officials are making preparations for a possible fall surge in COVID-19 and influenza cases that could put added pressure on an already-burdened health-care system.
Agreed. So many more movies and docs to come in the years ahead. Thought they were well done. Showing multiple perpectives and the unaware nature so many people had. How business continued to push forward, etc.
Half of Adults Have Heard Little or Nothing About New Covid Boosters, Survey Finds (Published 2022)
The latest shots, which target Omicron and its subvariants, could offer protection against a winter surge in cases. But many people are unsure if they’re eligible.
Sigh.
Oh, look. It's the potential problem that we've been talking about for over two years now.
Hopefully, this isn't going to be as bad as it could be. But at this point, a variant that evades vaccines or other forms of immunity will have free run everywhere, mainly because no one will be willing to try and be safe about it.
Because somehow, we learned that breathing down someone's back while standing in a line and coughing into the open air are okay, as long as you believe that you aren't sick. I mean, damn.
Long COVID: What science has learned about the loss of smell and taste
Some five per cent of global COVID-19 survivors have now developed long-lasting taste and smell problems, according to a 2022 study. More than two years into the pandemic, researchers found an estimated 15 million people may still have problems perceiving odours, while 12 million may struggle...
Flyers promoting ivermectin as COVID-19 treatment prompt warning in B.C. city
Flyers promoting the use of ivermectin to treat COVID-19 are circulating in Kelowna B.C., prompting a warning from the local health authority about the dangers of the unauthorized use of the drug.
Doctor facing discipline for spreading COVID-19 misinformation in B.C., college says
A doctor is facing discipline in B.C. for spreading COVID-19 and anti-vaccine misinformation – including on one occasion when he allegedly did so against a backdrop of provincial officials hanging in effigy.
Here's how B.C. is preparing for a possible surge in COVID-19, flu cases this fall
B.C. health officials are making preparations for a possible fall surge in COVID-19 and influenza cases that could put added pressure on an already-burdened health-care system.
Terrifying Russian Bat Virus Could Spark the Next Pandemic
Lab tests suggest the Khosta-2 virus thrives in human cells and is resistant to current coronavirus vaccines. We need better jabs to fight new animal viruses.
Are we supposed to ignore American sporting and concert events that are happening daily?
Serious question.