New Zealand’s unbelievably swift response to new cases have made it one of the biggest success stories of the pandemic. There is so much we can learn from their leadership, bravo 👏 #NewZealand #COVID19 #lockdown

Vaccination will be very important in reducing this risk, in both young and old. Risk of death from COVID-19 is 3.5 times higher than influenza, CMAJ study finds cp24.com/news/risk-of-d…

This is very cool!!!

The future of SARS-CoV-2 as an endemic virus seems to be very likely, based on this poll from nature.

More real world data, from the UK, age > 80, emphasizing: 1. Vaccines work really well, even against B.1.1.7 2. First dose effect is strong, but even more protection with 2nd dose wsj.com/articles/covid… by Jason Douglas and Max Colchester

People who have had COVID-19 should still get vaccinated, but "just one dose of the vaccine is enough to turbocharge their antibodies and destroy the coronavirus — and even some more infectious variants". #COVID19 #immunity #vaccine #antibodies nytimes.com/2021/02/19/hea…

More precise, saliva-based tests are emerging that could allow "a mobile lab [to] be taken to schools, nursing homes or workplaces in the back of a minivan, providing relatively quick and very accurate tests", said Prassas. #COVID19 #saliva #rapidtest #diagnostics #precision

Big news for Canada today as the #AstraZeneca #vaccine has been approved. 20 million more doses coming. No issues with #safety, and the vaccine was tolerated well by the study participants. Health Canada approves use of AstraZeneca vaccine | CBC News cbc.ca/news/politics/…

As soon as you are able, go get vaccinated, "'cause once you're dead then that's a bit too late" #Jolene #Vaccine Dolly Parton #listentoDolly #COVID19Vaccine

Emerging data demonstrating that separating the dosing of #COVID19 vaccines in those with compromised immune systems (e.g. blood cancers) may not offer sufficient protection. bit.ly/3cqwij3

Statement from the ISTH on the #AstraZeneca #Vaccine and #clots. Take home message: take the vaccine when it first becomes available to you. isth.org/news/556057/IS… #COVID19 #thrombosis

An excellent thread from a thrombosis specialist about the risk of blood clots and vaccination. Please take the time to read it through. #thrombosis #clot #vaccine #COVID19 #CovidVaccine

An updated review of blood-clotting associated with AstraZeneca #COVID19 vaccines, led by Menaka Pai, MSc MD FRCPC: *Appears to be a rare event *Not more common in those with prior blood clots *Still learning more, cannot ignore, updates expected bit.ly/3da5tQy

Big news from #Pfizer today: "Ensuring vaccines are safe and effective in children will be crucial to ending the pandemic. Although children are less likely to die of COVID-19, it’s still possible for them to get sick and spread the virus." abcnews.go.com/Health/pfizer-…

Updated guidelines from the AACC on the current approved uses of #COVID19 antibody tests: clinicallabmanager.com/industry-news/… #serology #antibody #prevalence #clinchem #labtest #diagnosis

Happy #medlabweek to all the medical laboratory professionals out there! Thank you for all you do!

For those who have been vaccinated, which vaccine did you receive? All vaccines are safe and effective. Take the first one offered to you! #COVID19 #vaccine #Moderna #Pfizer #AstraZeneca #POLL

Pregnant women are an at-risk group for #COVID19, particularly the variants of concern. With two lives at stake, they should be prioritized for vaccination as soon as possible. #pregnancy #vaccines toronto.ctvnews.ca/toronto-hospit…

Pregnant women are now prioritized for vaccination. Good move Ontario 👏

Pfizer says it plans to seek U.S. regulators’ approval for a third COVID-19 vaccine dose. The company says its research suggests antibody levels jump markedly after a third dose, but it's not yet clear if and when boosters might truly be needed. ​apne.ws/qhnWHFo