A digital event from The Economist discusses injections, infections, vaccines, and variants around the world:
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Research Insights
Canadian researchers are among the many scientists around the world finding ways to meet the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic. Here is a small sample of research at home and abroad:
There may be a gene for COVID-19 resistance. Researchers have some preliminary data that suggests there is specific gene involved in our immune system's response to COVID-19.
News you can trust because we have checked it for you first. The facts and figures around the pandemic change rapidly so we will be updating this section regularly. Here are some headlines for July 21st.
Listen: Three Guidelines To Understanding The Delta Variant. Variants are key to keeping the pandemic under control. If the variants outperform the vaccines and public health measures, we have a rocky road ahead.
We’re Getting a Better Picture of the Lambda Variant. The latest C.37 variant is better able to latch on to our cells and makes it more difficult for our own antibodies to fight it off. It is a new variant still being studied, but we need to track its progress closely.
Free rapid tests for your employees. The Government of Canada, some provincial/territorial governments, and distribution partners are providing free rapid COVID-19 tests to organizations for regular workplace screening of close-contact employees. Check the web link for details.
