Continued Rise in COVID-19 Cases Demands Shift to Protect Students and Staff and Slow Community Spread TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has made the difficult decision to move elementary and secondary schools to remote learning following the April break. This move has been made in response…
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How to Recognize Scam Sites That ‘Help’ You Schedule Your Vaccine
As vaccine supply struggles to meet demand, grassroots social media groups known as “vaccine hunters” have sprung up all over the country, helping people find and book appointments. As helpful as these groups can be, they’ve also become the new favorite target for scammers. Here’s how you can protect yourself. How vaccine hunter scams work As many…
Vaccine passports could be our ticket to normalcy, but Canada isn’t ready
With the scan of a code you may eventually be able to board a plane, or get into a bar. But vaccine passports are also an ethically fraught, logistical nightmare. So here’s the thing: I would like to see Blink-182 in concert. I would like to stand on trampled, yellowing grass at LeBreton Flats in…
The third wave of COVID-19 reignites debate over paid sick days in Canada
TORONTO — The third wave of COVID-19 cases in Canada has reignited debate over sick days, with some calling on provinces to mandate paid sick leave while others say the move could cripple businesses already struggling for survival. The issue came to a head Wednesday during a press conference with Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who…
Building Psychological Flexibility To Reduce Stress
Want to know how to build psychological flexibility to reduce stress? Check out this video produced by Yee Hong Centre, presented by Project PROTECH’S Nominated Principal Investigator Josephine Wong. This is part of Yee Hong’s Mental Health and Wellness Leadership Training program.
Our health care system is heading toward disaster. We need action now before this tsunami drowns us all
Do you know what it feels like to drown? As water enters your nose, it burns your lungs as the air is choked from your body. You’re overcome with feelings of panic and helplessness as you struggle to survive. I nearly drowned a few years ago while swimming in the ocean. I remember the sheer…
Resiliency Dialogues (17)-Latest Vaccine Update: More Questions and Answers With Dr. Darrell Tan
Our second last Resiliency Dialogue about COVID-19 Vaccines’ information has attracted a lot of attention and gained support from many people in the communities. We’ve received various questions during and after the webinar. Protech has collected all the questions and decided to have this vaccine Q&A session continues with Dr. Darrell Tan, a clinician-scientist with the Division of…
Ontario Moving to Phase Two of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan
Phase Two Supports Vaccine Rollout by Postal Code in “Hot Spot” Communities TORONTO — The Ontario government is moving into Phase Two of its COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, with a focus on reaching individuals in “hot spot” communities where COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted certain neighbourhoods. In addition, this phase will prioritize individuals with the highest-risk health…
These Are The Hotspots And Postal Codes Now Eligible For The COVID-19 Vaccine In Toronto
Toronto has identified high-risk hot spots and postal codes where people will now be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine much sooner than expected. In a day of bad news stay-at-home orders in Toronto, this might be some good news. Reportedly anyone who lives in a high risk neighbourhood who is 18 years and older will be eligible for a…
Ontario Enacts Provincial Emergency and Stay-at-Home Order
Additional measures needed to protect health system capacity and save lives during third wave of COVID-19 April 7, 2021 TORONTO — The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is immediately declaring a third provincial emergency under s 7.0.1 (1) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMPCA). These measures…