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Our specialists are closely monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak. I hope their articles will provide you with insight and give you hope as we live through these unprecedented times together.
Geneviève Biron
President and CEO, Biron Health Group
Arming ourselves with a vaccine and patience to conquer COVID-19
The famous curve is beginning to flatten. To hope for a return to normal, we now have to find an effective vaccine. Our expert explains why it takes so long to develop a vaccine and how some researchers are picking up the pace.
Tests that directly detect the virus are the most reliable, but they are time-consuming and complex. Fortunately, Health Canada is in the process of approving serological tests. These simple tests can deliver results in under 15 minutes.
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing a great deal of concern among people with sleep apnea. Do CPAP machines increase the risk of contracting the virus? Is it safe to start or continue a treatment?