(Reuters) – Oakland, California (Reuters) – Google revealed its newest intentions to use smartphones to monitor health on Thursday, saying it will investigate if collecting heart sounds and ocular photos from the comfort of one’s own home might help people uncover concerns. may be of assistance. According to Greg Corrado,Continue Reading
During Thursday evening’s regular Board meeting, trustees of the Toronto District School Board accepted a resolution to acquire Level 3 medical grade masks for TDSB students. While students may continue to use their own masks in accordance with the TDSB’s COVID-19 Mask Procedure, one medical mask per day will beContinue Reading
The Canadian Press : Teachers are feeling the burden of staff shortages nearly two weeks after in-person instruction started in Nova Scotia schools, according to the head of their union. While no schools have been forced to close as a result of COVID-19, Paul Wozney, president of the Nova ScotiaContinue Reading
To enhance mental health and prevent substance misuse, the Canadian government has released PocketWell, a companion app to the Wellness Together Canada (WTC) web platform. The PocketWell software allows users to keep track of their mental health over time and gives them free access to counselling services. The software generatesContinue Reading
Three employees have tested positive for COVID-19 after the shutdown was announced on Friday. An elementary school in Armstrong, B.C.’s Interior, will be closed this week because instructors are refusing to work because a large number of pupils are not wearing masks amid a COVID-19 outbreak. According to North Okanagan-ShuswapContinue Reading
Case management in schools has been disrupted by Omicron, leading parents to make tough decisions for their children. This week, elementary and high school students in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, and Nunavut will return to school. The Omicron wave has had a significant impact on COVID-19 case management acrossContinue Reading
Telus Health, Telus’ health and medical subsidiary, launched its digital Virtual Pharmacy service in Canada on Monday to make prescription pharmaceuticals more accessible to Canadians. Through a single interface, the patient can manage their medications as well as speak with a pharmacist via video or audio. It will also handleContinue Reading
As the omicron version spreads throughout the world, Israeli ministers authorised adding the United States and Canada to its coronavirus travel red list on Monday. The unusual decision to blacklist the United States coincides with an increase in illnesses in Israel. The United States will join a growing list ofContinue Reading