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CBC Investigates -- Shoppers Drug Mart billed $81M for MedsChecks in 2 years when COVID services waned -- Nicole Brockbank -- News -- - -- Canada -- - -- Toronto

Shoppers Drug Mart billed the Ontario government’s MedsCheck program $81.2 million for medication reviews over a two-year period when some of its current and former pharmacists said they were facing “unethical” corporate pressure to meet targets for the professional service.

CBC News - Health - 14 hours ago

Conflicting advice on COVID shots likely to ding already low vaccine rates, experts warn

More than three-quarters of American adults didn’t get a COVID shot last season, a figure that health care experts warn could rise this year amid new U.S. government recommendations.

The Columbian - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Strange changes found in blood of long Covid patients

Tiny clots appeared larger-than-normal in long Covid patients, study finds

Independent UK - Science - 2 days ago

World Diabetes Day: Bringing silent pandemic into spotlight

On Nov. 14, World Diabetes Day highlights the rising impact of diabetes and the urgent need for prevention, early detection and support for those affected

Daily Sabah - Health - 6 days ago

CPS watchdog finds employee travel spending doubled after COVID — on trips to Las Vegas, Finland and Estonia

An infusion of federal pandemic relief funding led to the increase in overnight travel. In one case, a principal booked a luxury hotel on the Las Vegas Strip away from a conference they were attending — and stayed an extra day on the district's dime to celebrate an anniversary with his spouse.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 7 days ago

German businesses asked to repay COVID-19 emergency aid

The German government provided billions in support to small businesses, the self-employed and freelancers during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown. Now they are being asked to repay the aid. Many are resisting.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 1 month ago

CDC announces change in COVID-19 and chickenpox vaccine recommendations

The CDC's changes have been criticized by mainstream medical groups.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 1 month ago

California's summer COVID wave shows signs of waning. What are the numbers in your community?

While some COVID indicators are rising in California, others are starting to fall — a hint that the summer wave may start to decline soon.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 2 months ago

California says it can no longer trust Washington on COVID vaccines. A major battle is looming

California’s COVID surge is showing signs of peaking as the state pushes back against federal guidelines that some say have jeopardized access to vaccines.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 2 months ago

Vaccine chaos: Even some vulnerable seniors can't get COVID shots amid spiking cases

Seniors in some parts of the country say they are being denied COVID-19 vaccinations amid an ongoing spike in cases, leading to rising frustration over new Trump administration policies.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 2 months ago

COVID wave washes over California. Some officials urge residents to mask up

A COVID wave is washing over California, with the state seeing continued increases in the number of newly confirmed cases, the viral test positivity rate and hospitalizations attributed to the disease.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 2 months ago

Covid-19 sent the world mad

The pandemic polarised voters and undermined trust in institutions

Economist - Entertainment - 2 months ago