U.K. probes racial bias in medical devices due to disproportionate racialized COVID-19 deaths
In the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, Black and South Asian people in the U.K. had higher death rates than their white compatriots, according to Britain’s statistics office.
‘Most stressful shift of my career:’ Stranded doctors help mudslide victims at B.C. hospital
When the small hospital in Hope, B.C., found itself suddenly overwhelmed with mudslide victims, other health-care workers trapped in the community stepped up to help.
COVID-19: MLHU reports 22 cases, SWPH adds 38 cases to its tally
Of the active cases in Southwestern Public Health’s jurisdiction, 95 were in Elgin County (including 38 in Aylmer) and 62 were in Oxford County (including 32 in Woodstock).
‘Boycott Chapman’s’: Why anti-vaccine groups are taking aim at ice cream
Self-described anti-vaccine groups are calling for a boycott of Chapman’s ice cream after the company offered a pay rise to staff vaccinated against COVID-19.
Health Canada approves Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11
Children aged five to 11 will soon be able to get vaccinated against COVID-19, Health Canada announced. The vaccine will require two doses of 10 micrograms each.
