The data shows that increased cases are because of social gatherings. In response, we’re taking targeted action to limit unmonitored and private social gatherings to 10 people inside or 25 people outside in Toronto, Ottawa and Peel while increasing fines for breaking the rules.

This #WorldPharmacistsDay, we have more reasons than ever to celebrate the wonderful #pharmacists working in our communities. They stepped up and fought tirelessly in the frontlines to keep Ontarians safe when almost everything shut down and continue to do so. Thank you!

BREAKING: We are proud to announce, along with BioNTech SE, that the Phase 3 study of our #COVID19 vaccine candidate has met all primary efficacy endpoints.

Pharmacy professionals play an important role advising patients about antibiotics they may be taking, and how to reduce and prevent antimicrobial resistance. Access OPA's tools and forms for pharmacy professionals here: ow.ly/rVqR50CtRYZ #AntimicrobialAwarenessWeek

In business and in life, more often than not, things probably won't work out in your favor. It's about how you react and adapt in times of uncertainty -- what's your motivator? Your "why" that keeps you going even when you want to give up? #CreateYourSuccess

#AntibioticStewardship #Initiative Improves Care, Patient Engagement clinicaladvisor.com/home/topics/pr…

Your mindset is everything - the I AM mentality. When you say you're trying to start a successful business, you're leaving room for failure. Instead, say I AM starting a business and it WILL be successful. That's the kind of energy you need to make something great happen.

Today is #BellLetsTalk Day and we are joining the conversation around #MentalHealth. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Visit Ontario.ca/MentalHealth to find services and supports close to home. If you need to talk, there are supports here for you.

From point of delivery to handing-off prepared doses ready for injection, #Pharmacists play critical role in opening #COVID19 vaccine clinic hosted at University of Toronto St. George campus. 📖Read the full story: ow.ly/9nOj50E2zG7

A behind-the-scenes look at the #UofT St. George Vaccine Clinic, led by our very own Linda Dresser (LDD). Watch the full interview via Global News Toronto 📺 ow.ly/z3FH50E54oI

Ontario's closure of outdoor recreational activities (including pickleball!) to control #COVID19 does not make sense. Outdoor activities are vital for mental & physical health, especially with stay-at-home orders. Science is clear: Outdoor COVID transmission is extremely rare.

Watch live: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, joined by Deputy Prime Minister of Canada Chrystia Freeland, virtually meets with front-line pharmacists to discuss the ongoing vaccination efforts in the fight against #Covid19. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

From Nadine Yousif: The use of benzodiazepines, prescribed for sleep and anxiety disorders, has declined in Ontario but risen for young women, study says thestar.com/news/gta/2021/…

💉👉💊 If the gut works... use it! IV to PO is also a great opportunity intervention for nursing to initiate. The power of nurses cannot be over-stated. 🙌🏼 #Stewardmeme #IDtwitter #TwitteRx #Pharmacist #PharmLife

New research Article The Lancet: #Tocilizumab in patients admitted to hospital with #COVID19 (RECOVERY): a randomised, controlled, open-label, platform trial thelancet.com/journals/lance…

Single cell transcriptomics was led by Homaira Hamidzada. Fate-mapped resident cardiac MFs existed in 3 parental clusters (TIMD4-hi MHC-II-lo; TIMD4-hi MHC-II-hi; TIMD4-low MHC-II hi), which could be separated into 9 transcriptional states in homeostasis, acute & chronic hypertension.

🆕Update to our Review on Bacterial Infection in #COVID19: while co-infection remains infrequently reported, secondary infection is more common, especially in ICU. But- high heterogeneity across studies and less than 1/3 studies have low risk of bias: doi.org/10.1016/j.cmi.…

Our latest team effort Science Immunology; doi.org/10.1126/sciimm…. What is a good starting point to study tissue macrophages (MFs)? We examined 17 murine tissues (5 in detail) & human correlates, fetal & adult. We found 3 interstitial MF subsets in all tissues. Cover Ella Marushchenko 1/n

Beyond excited to share our efforts in tackling macrophage heterogeneity across organs and species, now published in Science Immunology, and featured on the cover of this month’s issue! Slava Epelman Sarah Dick Anthony Wong (he/him) Sara Nejat /👇A short 🧵 science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

I'm delighted to share our study in AJOGMFM 👇 Inclusion of pregnant🤰 & breastfeeding🤱 women in non-obstetric randomized controlled trials Thanks to a fantastic team Simona Miljanic Felicia Leung, RPh, PharmD, HBSc Virginia Fernandes Deborah Somanader Isabelle Malhamé Stephen Lapinsky Lisa Burry