Another coulda shoulda woulda . . . but it is not too late.

 According to the World Health Organization (WHO), as of today (11 February 2021), there have been 106,797,721 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 2,341,145 deaths since COVID-19 began its devastating spread in January 2020. A year ago at this time, large parts of China were in full COVID-19 lockdown and soon

Vaccination, trust in science and patience is the only way out of this pandemic

 OP-ED by Linda Silas A COVID-free future is within our reach – a future where it's safe to hug again and where our smiles no longer need to be hidden behind a mask. To get there, we will need a robust vaccination drive. We will need Canadians to roll up their

A coulda shoulda woulda reflection on COVID-19 one year later

 Ten months ago, the dire impact and consequences of COVID-19 were just starting to take root in Canada and around the world. Back then we knew much less about the deadly virus than we know now, and the idea of a vaccine seemed distant at best. Yesterday, the new U.S.

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