by CMAJ News | Mar 27, 2020 | Archive, Latest, Lauren Vogel
Who should we be testing? Experts weigh in on Canada’s COVID-19 response Lauren Vogel | CMAJ | March 27, 2020 Aggressive testing and contact tracing were key to South Korea and Taiwan’s response, but it’s unclear if that’s still being done in Canada. This week saw...
by CMAJ News | Mar 27, 2020 | Archive, Latest, Wendy Glauser
Uncalm before the storm Wendy Glauser | Toronto, Ont. | March 27, 2020 Canada’s COVID-19 outbreak is not yet at its peak, but its psychological impact is already being felt among health workers. These are anxious days for most people, but especially for the health...
by CMAJ News | Mar 26, 2020 | Archive, Greg Basky, Latest
All hands on deck as cases of COVID-19 surge Greg Basky | Saskatoon, Sask. | March 26, 2020 Health systems are working on creative ways to make the most of already strained health human resources. Canada won’t have enough health care workers to deal with the expected...
by CMAJ News | Mar 23, 2020 | Archive, Brian Owens, Latest
Exam delays throw residents’ careers into limbo Brian Owens | St. Stephen, N.B. | March 23, 2020 Resident doctors’ personal and professional lives are up in the air until they can take licensing exams. Canada’s resident doctors are preparing for major disruptions to...
by CMAJ News | Mar 20, 2020 | Archive, Latest, Lauren Vogel
How long will social distancing take to work? Experts weigh in on Canada’s COVID-19 response Lauren Vogel | CMAJ | March 20, 2020 Canadians faced unprecedented restrictions on their social lives this week as governments stepped up mitigation efforts. Border closures,...