Just doing my best to roll with the punches

 Let’s start off with some good news that I’d like to share. Last week, I was finally able to book an appointment to get the Covid-19 vaccines. My first one will be on April 27, and my second one is set for August. As of this writing, I don’t know

5 crucial factors for distributing the COVID-19 vaccine

 When the COVID-19 vaccine is finally released for public consumption, a massive effort will be needed to ensure it is distributed to all within the United States who want it. This may sound like the recipe for another disaster, but with the logistical challenges under control, it shouldn't be too

Covid vaccine and the race to the front of the line

 As I’m typing this, the long-awaited and much talked about Covid-19 vaccine is on its way to Canada. Starting Tuesday, December 15, 1500 people in Ottawa will be among the first to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine. This week, I’ll be taking a look at the rollout of the vaccine

China has successfully provided Covid-19 vaccines to one million people

 Ottawa Life Magazine has been publishing a Canada-China Series since 2013. The series focuses on bi-lateral interests, business affairs, people-to-people relations, Chinese culture and the Chinese diaspora in Canada. Since 2018 there has been tension in the Canada Chinese political relationship. Ottawa Life Magazine has continued and will continue to publish

A digital vaccination scar for the 21st Century

 By Kumanan Wilson In the 1800s, smallpox ravaged the world. Fortunately, a vaccine had been developed that could protect individuals. This vaccine left a scar at the site of injection and identified the individuals as “immune.” As we look towards the future of the COVID-19 pandemic, unless the virus burns out or

What the West can learn from post-pandemic China

 China is gradually returning to normal life following several months of quarantine measures to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus. From mid to late March, Beijing recorded a significant decrease of COVID-19 related cases in hospitals across the country. By April 8, 2020, the lockdown restrictions eased in Wuhan,