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National Post reporter on Canada's intersection with the world, politics, health ... and other stuff. Story tip? tblackwell@nationalpost.com or 416-383-2394

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  1. 14 hours ago

    ICYMI, my weekend piece on ICUs and COVID-19 ... "That is a surprise": Doctors still waiting for feared surge of -19 patients in Canadian ICUs via

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  2. 14 hours ago

    "A double whammy": ICU doctors worry about supply of anesthetic drugs as COVID-19 means more patients use more of the medication each. via

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    Apr 13

    Breaking news: there's more intelligent life in a virus than there is for 30% of Americans.

    Despite evidence from infectious disease experts suggesting otherwise, nearly 30% of Americans in a new Pew poll said they believe the novel coronavirus was likely created in a lab.
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  4. Apr 10

    This is the land of my ancestors, and turns out it’s full of raving idiots.

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  5. Apr 9

    "It's really annoying": Canadian company says authorities show little interest in its contact-tracing app, the kind of technology countries worldwide are launching to fight COVID-19, escape lockdown. via

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  6. Apr 7

    "Don't let blind hope drive decisions": Canadian prescriptions for malaria drug with -19 potential surge, some for doctors' own use. Regulators urge against it, saying more evidence is needed for . via

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    Apr 4

    Making fun of journalists for: asking to see the information that our elected officials are using to make life-and-death decisions affecting every person in the country.

    Me: “I’ve just updated my 2020 baseball projections” Certain Canadian reporters: “oh, who hit the most homers this season?” Me: “no, there hasn’t been a season yet, they’re just projections” Reporter: “why are you hiding the results of the 2020 season? TELL US THE RESULTS!!!”
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  8. Apr 5

    "The data is ... thin on the ground": Canada takes cautious, scientific approach to unapproved COVID-19 drugs, as others prescribe wide use. via

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  9. Apr 3

    Just when you thought the COVID-19 news couldn't get more, uh, interesting ... White House asks 3M to stop selling N95 masks to Canada ... 3M says No.

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  10. Apr 3

    "Dying on a ventilator an undignified way to go": Some critically ill COVID-19 patients choosing to die at home rather than be treated with ventilator in ICU via

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  11. Apr 3

    For some reason, this great Elvis Costello song keeps going through my head. I wonder why .... ELVIS COSTELLO - Waiting for the End of the World via

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  12. Apr 1

    Shuttered Montreal hospital may be re-opened to in-patients as part of COVID-19 fight, as health care sets up makeshift facilities across Canada. via

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  13. Apr 1

    “We’re gravely concerned": In lull before feared COVID-19 storm, Canada's health system works furiously to build up crucial supplies via

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  14. Apr 1

    "Employers saying they’ll discipline them, charge them": Canadian nurses treating COVID-19 patients cite unsafe-work laws to demand N95 masks. Alberta, Ontario strike deals to give health workers more say on personal protection. via

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  15. Mar 28

    Conspiracy theories and chest thumping: China's COVID-19 disinformation push, aided by Canadian group, raises concerns about whether it will prevent the next pandemic. via

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    Mar 26

    Even after positive COVID results come in, it is sometimes days before some patients in the GTA are finding out their results.

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    Mar 26

    The sky is blue. The sun is shining. It’s going up to 8 degrees in Toronto. Just thought you should know.

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  18. Mar 26

    Germans and Australians are much less likely to die from COVID-19 than Italians and Spaniards; Why the virus's death rate varies dramatically from country to country via

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  19. Mar 24

    "So over-stretched": It worked in Asia. The WHO says it's crucial. But is Canada still using contact tracing as travelers stream back and cases mount? via

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  20. Mar 21

    This is a well-reasoned case for drastic measures against Covid-19 now, suggesting they could be eased after a few weeks, not months. Coronavirus: The Hammer and the Dance by

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