Page 11 - Immunity Task Force News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

 E-Mail IMAGE: Dr. Deshayne Fell, Scientist at the CHEO Research Institute and Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa view more  Credit: University of Ottawa The Government of Canada, through its COVID-19 Immunity Task Force (CITF) and Vaccine Surveillance Reference Group (VSRG), is investing approximately $1.3 million for two Canadian research teams to further evaluate vaccine safety and effectiveness in pregnant people. While pregnant or breastfeeding individuals were excluded from the initial mRNA and viral vector COVID-19 clinical trials, rece...

Three Canadian studies will help determine how many teachers may have had COVID-19 Researchers in British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec will also study the effects of the pandemic on teachers’ mental health March 04, 2021 05:00 ET | Source: COVID-19 Immunity Task Force COVID-19 Immunity Task Force Montréal, CANADA French MONTREAL, March 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As in-class learning has been affected in much of the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada, through its COVID-19 Immunity Task Force (CITF), is...

Published: Mar 04, 2021 MONTREAL, March 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As in-class learning has been affected in much of the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada, through its COVID-19 Immunity Task Force (CITF), is supporting three research projects that will estimate how many teachers and school personnel have been infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Approximately $2.9 million has been provided for three studies, one each in Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia, to help further inform decision-making around prevention strategies in neighbourh...

Published: Mar 02, 2021 MONTREAL, March 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Long-term care facilities have been disproportionately burdened by COVID-19, accounting for about 60% of COVID-19 deaths nationwide, 70% if retirement homes are included. Not only are residents of these facilities particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 given their advanced age, reduced immune system capacity and multiple underlying health conditions, but staff also face an increased risk of infection. The Government of Canada, through its COVID-19 Immunity Task Force (CITF), is providing a total of $8.5 million to support t...

Participation in the studies is completely voluntary. Anyone can withdraw their participation at any time. All participants will be given the opportunity to learn their serology test results confidentially. “COVID-19 outbreaks in correctional facilities have significant impacts on incarcerated individuals and staff,” states Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Theresa Tam. “These studies will help us develop more effective strategies to prevent the introduction and spread of the virus within these facilities.” Researchers will offer multiple tests to those in federal institu...