It is fascinating to me how accountability feels like an “attack” to those who are not used to paying the consequences of their actions.

I often wonder if my male colleagues who speak up about health equity have to spend as much time modulating their tone of voice, presentation style and language choice so that they are not perceived as angry?

Fauci wins $1 million Israeli prize for 'defending science' ctvnews.ca/health/coronav…

BREAKING: hugs are back for #LongTermCare residents! Revised Directive #3 released today also allows communal dining and social activities for fully vaccinated residents. Oh I want to see all your pictures of hugs!!! CanAge #seniors #onpoli Moira Welsh André Picard

Laura Stone Doctors who care for children and youth have reached consensus:

Inpatients and the healthcare workers caring for them benefit greatly by having visitors at the bedside. As #COVID becomes less prevalent in the community and more people are fully vaccinated, let's proactively look for ways to get more visitors safely into hospitals.

PHO Report on Vaccinated "breakthrough cases" - obviously time lags but still good data Spoiler: Vaccines work Fully vaccinated adults make up 0.2% of hosp, 0.2% of ICU, and 0.3% of deaths from symptomatic COVID-19 This is a disease of the unvaccinated publichealthontario.ca/-/media/docume…

As we prepare for a safe return to campus this fall, #UofT has announced a vaccination requirement for students, staff, faculty and librarians that is informed by the latest public health guidance. Here are some answers to your top questions about U of T's vaccine requirement:

Informed by a recent statement issued by Canadian Medical Association and Canadian Nurses Association, the CFPC supports mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for all health care workers who provide direct patient care. Read the statement ow.ly/6owW50FPeIv

News: Strongly worded statement from Toronto Mayor John Tory lauding the feds for moving on a vaccine certificate and urging the Doug Ford government to get to work on provincewide proof of vaccination.

Happy day for me. Several people I care a lot about got the COVID vaccine today, overcoming some hesitancy. What do I say to my patients who are unsure about the vaccine? This:

Hi, ER Doc here. I’ve intubated a lot of patients who regretted not getting the vaccine. Never intubated a single patient who got it.

we cannot have indoor sporting events with 20,000+ unmasked or without a third dose and tell those masked and with three doses/rapid tests that they can’t see their families — the policy hypocrisy is just too great.

I wonder if Canadian politicians will also oblige by these rules this holiday season 🤔 cbc.ca/news/politics/…

Anyone else starting 2022 with "May the odds be ever in your favour" vibes .. Or is it just healthcare workers?

I feel like my Big Brother bestie Janelle Pierzina and I should definitely be hosting a comp this season. RETWEET and LIKE if you agree #BB24

Hearing reports of a mass poisoning event related to a Markham restaurant, possibly involving aconite Aconitine is a highly toxic alkaloid derived from the genus Aconitum (monkshood, wolfsbane and others) Quick thread: /1