The Public Health Agency of Canada is actively monitoring a highly mutated variant of the COVID-19 virus, which has been detected in several countries. However, there have been no cases of this variant reported in Canada thus far, according to Health Canada. The variant, known as BA.2.86, has been classified as a “variant under monitoring” …
Statistics Canada reports that the number of unfilled health-care positions in Canada has more than doubled since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to increased overtime and sick leave among care providers. This has had a significant impact on nurses, personal support workers, and care aides, who have struggled to keep both their patients …
After over three years of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been revealed through data that the majority of Canadians have developed immunity against the virus. This immunity has come from a combination of both infection and vaccination. A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) on Monday shows that by March …
Experts are warning that as schools reopen across Canada in the fall, there is expected to be a resurgence of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses. While reported cases of COVID-19 have been decreasing or remaining stable nationally, this trend is likely to change with the increase in virus rates in the fall, especially among children …
EG.5, a fast-spreading subvariant of COVID-19, is now circulating in Canada, sparking international concern among health officials. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified EG.5 as a “variant of interest,” although Health Canada has not listed it as such. While EG.5 has gained momentum in countries like Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and …
A new series has been published in the BMJ medical journal, urging for an independent inquiry into Canada’s response to COVID-19. The series, titled “Accountability for Canada’s COVID-19 Response,” is composed of seven articles written by experts from various fields, including doctors, nurses, researchers, and humanitarian specialists. Jocalyn Clark, a Canadian who serves as the …
Senator Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) unfortunately tested positive for COVID-19, marking his third infection in the past year. At 78 years old, Durbin announced that he will be following CDC guidelines and isolating at home until his doctor clears him. He will continue working remotely during this time. In a tweet, Durbin expressed his disappointment at …
The federal government is currently seeking input from the public on upcoming legislation aimed at improving safety in long-term care, following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of their campaign promises in the 2021 election, the Liberals pledged to introduce a Safe Long-Term Care Act after the widespread COVID-19 outbreaks highlighted the challenges …
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a drastic impact on millions of people worldwide, resulting in hospitalizations, extended periods of bed rest, and unfortunately, loss of life. However, there is a group of individuals who have contracted the virus but have not experienced any symptoms whatsoever. Scientists may have discovered the reason behind this phenomenon: the …
Researchers at Western University in London, Ont., are conducting a study on a largely overlooked issue that significantly affects one’s quality of life: parosmia. Parosmia is a disorder characterized by the distorted perception of smells. Scents that were once pleasurable, such as coffee, chocolate, or perfume, become repulsive to individuals with parosmia. In a survey …