After lagging behind other countries in the early months of vaccination, Canada is now among the leaders when it comes to the percentage of the population vaccinated against COVID-19 with at least one dose. So far, Canada has vaccinated 58 per cent of the total population with at least one dose, putting the country just behind Israel,…
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: Reckoning and Recovery
About this event Join us for a conversation with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Canada’s challenges as we emerge from the shadow of today’s pandemic and past struggles: post-COVID recovery, Indigenous reckoning and reconciliation, relations with China — bring your questions! Hosted by Toronto Star columnist and Ryerson visiting practitioner Martin Regg Cohn. This event is sponsored by…
COVID-19 variant first identified in India will be dominant strain in Peel Region in a month
Peel Region’s medical officer of health says a more virulent COVID-19 variant of concern will soon become the dominant strain in Peel ahead of any other region in Ontario. Dr. Lawrence Loh said the B.1.617 variant, which was recently dubbed Delta by the World Health Organization, could displace and overtake the current dominant B.1.1.7 variant,…
Canada launches its first national vaccine injury compensation program
TORONTO — A national vaccine injury compensation program, first announced in December 2020, was officially launched Tuesday, allowing Canadians who have experienced severe adverse reactions to an approved COVID-19 vaccine to apply for compensation. The Vaccine Injury Support program, announced in a statement issued by Dr. Theresa Tam, will provide financial support to those determined…
Who in Canada hasn’t been vaccinated against COVID-19 yet, and what’s the plan going forward?
At first glance, Manitoba’s COVID-19 vaccine program is moving along at a rapid pace. About two-thirds of adults have already received at least one dose and that rate has been climbing steadily. The province is now accepting bookings for second doses. But the top-line number hides a troubling dynamic that could make it difficult for Manitoba to…
How many COVID-19 vaccine doses could make the difference between the fourth wave in Canada and no wave at all? New models offer four scenarios
Vaccinating at least 90 per cent of eligible Canadians against COVID-19 could tip the balance against new, more infectious variants much better than the 75-per-cent uptake Ottawa is pushing for. Here’s how things could play out The difference between a fall in which COVID-19 is in retreat and one where it surges back in a fourth deadly…
Great books for kids and adults to celebrate Asian Heritage Month
Calgary Public Library and Calgary Reads have shared some of their favourite picks May is designated as Asian Heritage Month in Canada — and the Calgary Public Library and Calgary Reads have come up with some great related books for children, teens and adults. The Calgary Public Library staff curated a list of 47 books and movies…
Researchers claim mystery of rare blood clots tied to COVID-19 vaccines solved, but experts urge caution
German researchers say they hope theory could help adapt adenovirus vector vaccines to increase safety A German research team has put forward a potential solution to prevent the rare, serious blood clots caused by two leading COVID-19 vaccines, but other scientists warn it’s too early to draw conclusions about the mechanism behind the potentially deadly condition. Even so, the…
As COVID-19’s third wave recedes in Canada, what’s next? Six steps to save summer
Opinion: While wide vaccine coverage gives us a safety net for the fall of 2021, mutation risks are real, and complacency could lead to a repeat. Here’s what Canada needs to do now. Fahad Razak, Arthur Slutsky and David Naylor are physicians and professors in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto. Drs. Razak…
Yee Hong’s Caregiver Education & Support Services: June’s Programs
Yee Hong has released their newest webinar calendar for June 2021. June is the Seniors Month in Ontario. This year’s theme is “Stay safe, Active and Connected”. Please see the image below for more details. For more information, please go to https://www.yeehong.com/care-learning/ or email them at caregiver.edu@yeehong.com.