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Can’t decide whether to send your kids back to school? Here’s what the experts say
CBC News
“In epidemiology and public health, you often talk about the three C’s: closed spaces, crowded places and contact. And you know, I just described every public school in Canada,” said Dr. Doug Manuel …”
Feds strike deal with pharmaceutical firms for millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccine
CTV News
“The federal government is partnering with biopharmaceutical and biotechnology giants Pfizer and Moderna to help secure millions of vaccine doses to be ready for distribution across Canada in 2021…”
Virtual care can make all the difference when treating the most vulnerable patients
CBC News
“Prior to the pandemic, virtual care through videoconferencing instead of face-to-face visits with a doctor comprised a small portion of patient assessments… But COVID-19 isolation measures have spurred the adoption of virtual assessments out of necessity…”
Kids Brain Health Network supports Indigenous research to help children with neurodisabilities and their families
HRI Portal
“Compared to their non-Indigenous counterparts, Indigenous children in Canada have an increased risk of developmental delays and poor mental healths…”
Voices from the community: Contributing to the fight against COVID-19
Canadian Immigrant
“At Diabetes Canada, we have worked to provide information related to COVID-19, including a FAQs document …‘ask the expert’ videos about COVID-19 and diabetes…”
New investments in major science initiatives to keep Canada at the forefront
Innovation.ca
“As the Government of Canada responds to the challenges of COVID-19, it is clear why investments in research are important…”
Vaccines key to halting spread of COVID-19, says Director and CEO of VIDO-InterVac
mySteinbach.ca
“VIDO-InterVac, located at the University of Saskatchewan, is one of North America’s largest containment level 2 and 3 vaccine…”