As Covid Crisis Unfolds in India, Johns Hopkins Rushes To Help
The university is working urgently with partners on the ground to offer support and expertise to India, with efforts organized and led by the newly created Johns Hopkins India Institute
UCL-Venturas sent to India to help with COVID-19 surge
UCL has sent 100 non-invasive breathing aids to India as part of the UK Government’s shipment of emergency medical supplies.
UBC-grown biotech companies lead global pandemic efforts
Millions of Canadians have received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, but what many may not realize is that a key component of the injection was developed right here at UBC.
Working with local biotech, University of Toronto to test drug that may prevent fatal...
The University of Toronto has partnered with Markham, Ont.-based Edesa Biotech on laboratory studies of a drug that physicians are already using at Canadian hospitals in a clinical...
McMaster ensures employees have time off for COVID vaccinations
The university has approved a COVID-19 Vaccination Leave that allows employees time away from work to get their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Demand for Kids Helpline rises during COVID-19 pandemic
The demand for Kids Helpline saw a significant increase in the volume of children and young people seeking help in 2020 compared to 2019...
Online farmers’ markets valuable when crisis events like COVID occur
New research is shining light on the importance of farmers' markets’ ability to mitigate potential disruptions to distribution networks in the face of system shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Good oral health reduces risk of fatal outcomes from COVID-19
Gum disease linked to increased rates of complications, hospitalization, and death among patients with severe cases of COVID-19.
Ethics of mandatory vaccinations: benefits may not outweigh challenges
Vaccines are one of the most effective tools for protecting people against COVID-19, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
A dad’s-eye view of pregnancy during the pandemic
Becoming a parent is a major life transition at any time but in a pandemic it takes on a whole other experience as expectant mums and dads navigate the current health and social restrictions...
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