Winnipeg doctor calls for more transparency in COVID-19 vaccine rollout Don’t placate me with the names of our medical officers of health. We know who they are. But they aren’t calling the shots . when it comes to the most important shots, Dr. Jillian Horton says.
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Dr. Jillian Horton wants to know who s in charge of most important crisis of our lifetime
Posted: Jan 26, 2021 5:00 AM CT | Last Updated: January 26
The RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg became Manitoba s first COVID-19 immunization supersite on Jan. 4.(The Canadian Press/John Woods)
We knew much would depend on our readiness to deliver the vaccine when it was available. So why has it been such a struggle for us to find out who is actually in charge of our provincial vaccination efforts and how ready we actually are to deploy?
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The crisis at Los Angeles County hospitals because of the COVID-19 pandemic has hit new levels as patients continue to stream in, and the medical system is bracing for a new wave of coronavirus spread arising from Christmas travel and gatherings.
Hospitals are so inundated that some have resorted to placing patients in conference rooms and gift shops. Many facilities are simply running out of space.
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Virtually all hospitals in L.A. County are being forced to divert ambulances with certain types of patients elsewhere during most hours. On Sunday, 94% of L.A. County hospitals that take in patients stemming from 911 calls were diverting some ambulances away.