Covid-19

COVID 6th Wave: MUHC Bans In-Person Staff Meetings and Gatherings – CEO Gfeller to Address Workers Monday

Image: Laura James With 10,000 healthcare workers already off the job amid the sixth wave of pandemic infections, the McGill University Healthcare…

3 years ago

To Reduce COVID Surgery Backlogs in Canada, Make It Available on Weekends – Harvard Expert

Hospital executives who have hired Litvak describe him as a genius and a pioneer in improving hospital operations management. Photo…

3 years ago

Quebec Horse Rescue Farm Offers COVID-19 Front-line Workers a Spot to Recuperate

"They're giving so much of themselves to help us during the pandemic so it's the least we can do…" said…

4 years ago

Unions’ big lie to Quebec health care workers battling the pandemic: “The government will protect you”

"The palpable anger of health care workers is bound up with growing opposition among all sections of the working class,...…

4 years ago

Canadian Providence Therapeutics Says it Could Deliver 5 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses by Mid-2021

"I would gladly test our vaccine head-to-head against any out there. It is always difficult to compare preclinical results, however,…

4 years ago

Health Authorities to Reopen Royal Victoria Hospital Homeless Shelter as City Prepares for Second Wave

The old Royal Victoria Hospital will soon reopen as a homeless shelter, providing one of the city's most vulnerable groups…

4 years ago

Two Potential COVID-19 Vaccines Enter Final Stage Clinical Trials

Late-stage Phase II/III trials are currently underway in the UK, Brazil and South Africa and are due to start in…

4 years ago

Open-Letter From 239 Experts, Forces WHO to Revise Position On COVID-19 Airborne Risks – What Does This Mean for Healthcare Workers Safety?

The World Health Organization has jumped on the bandwagon after 239 scientists publish an open-letter confirming that coronavirus microscopic respiratory…

4 years ago

Royal Mint Issues a Recognition Medal Dedicated to Canadian Essential Workers

One side shows a heart joined to a maple leaf expressing the affectation of Canadians for healthcare, security and essential…

4 years ago

How and When is the Coronavirus Vaccine Likely to Become a Reality?

It is likely we’ll eventually have a coronavirus vaccine — but perhaps not as quickly as some expect. From development,…

4 years ago

The Twelve Deadliest Coronavirus Countries

Readers maybe be surprised to learn that the highest rate of Covid-19 deaths doesn't belong to the US. In fact…

4 years ago

Trudeau Extends Canada Emergency Response Benefit Eligibility Period by 8 Weeks

If you’ve been getting the CERB and still can’t work because you’re unable to find a job or it’s just…

4 years ago

Tear Gas Is Significantly More Dangerous Than Police Suggest — Especially During the COVID-19 Pandemic

When police launched tear gas into the crowd, Chowdhury pulled off her mask as she gasped for air. “I couldn’t…

4 years ago

COVID-19 Kills Fourth Quebec Patient Attendant

According to news sources the young father died on Thursday and had no underlying health problems. Image: Pexels A Quebec…

4 years ago

Coronavirus Detected in the Semen of COVID-19 Patients

Four of the 15 patients sampled during the acute phase of their COVID-19 illness, had the virus genetic code in…

4 years ago

All Healthcare Workers are Essential – Quebec Needs to do Right by Justly, Adjusting the Unjust Bonuses

As COVID-19 doesn't discriminate based on an employee's education, neither should the bonuses. Image: Manuel's Blog Opinion: Health and social…

4 years ago

Mobile COVID-19 Testing Clinics arrive in Montreal’s Hardest Hit Borough

The test takes about seven minutes and two to three patients can be test at the same time. The city's…

4 years ago

Up to $3000 a Month in Bonuses for Some Healthcare Workers While Excluding Others

"Full-time healthcare workers who accumulate the two premiums will receive up to $3,000 more per month," Treasury Board president Dubé.…

4 years ago

Counter to CNESST Directive – MUHC is Sharing Employees Personable Symptoms with Co-workers

"Answers to these questions are confidential and employers must take the necessary steps to ensure their confidentiality," CNESST. Image: Matthew Henry…

5 years ago

Glimmer of Hope Following Positive Early Results of COVID-19 Drug Treatment

According to experts the drug may benefit those who are acutely ill, perhaps in conjunction with other medications. (Photo: Gustavo…

5 years ago

Study: Montrealers Find Social Distancing Most Difficult – After Google Crowns Quebecers Champions of Social Distancing

At the beginning of April, Google described Quebecers as champions of social distancing. (Photo: Burst / Pexels) Quebec Public Health…

5 years ago

At least 4000 Quebec Healthcare Workers Have Tested Positive for COVID-19 – French Daily

The newspaper reported that one in five positive COVID-19 test results is a Quebec healthcare worker. (Photo by Joe Kibria…

5 years ago

Pizza Hut Canada is Hiring Staff and Providing 5000 Pizzas Free-of-Charge to Front-Line workers

The organization's pizza delivery will also be free of charge for front-line workers across Canada. (Photo: Rodolfo Clix / Pexels)…

5 years ago

“I’m Having a Hard Time With Being Called an Angel or Hero, I’m a Health-Care Worker. Truth Be Told I’d Rather Be Home”

"I go and I do my part, but I’m stressed. Are heroes and angels supposed to be stressed": Montreal healthcare…

5 years ago

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