by CMAJ News | Apr 2, 2020 | archive, featured, Laura Eggertson
COVID-19: Recent updates on the coronavirus pandemic Laura Eggertson | Wolfville, N.S. | April 2, 2020 Apr. 2: Trudeau promises to share pandemic projections Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded to criticism that the federal government has not released internal...
by CMAJ News | Apr 2, 2020 | archive, homepage, Laura Eggertson
Canada can override patents to combat drug, equipment shortages during the pandemic Laura Eggertson | Wolfville, N.S. | April 2, 2020 Provisions of recent emergency legislation will make it easier for Canada to issue compulsory licences for medical products. The...
by CMAJ News | Mar 27, 2020 | archive, homepage, 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, homepage, 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, homepage
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, homepage
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...
