Health
Should I be wearing two masks?
With the arrival of new, more contagious variants of COVID-19 in Canada, experts are recommending an upgrade in the quality—and quantity—of our face coverings
Patricia Treble
Patricia Treble is the royal specialist at Maclean’s. In addition to her interest in all things monarchical—from the Queen's constitutional role to Kate's flyaway hems—she writes on everything from TV, books and celebrity culture to history and sports trends.
Canada
Why is Pfizer asking Canada to draw more vaccine doses from each vial?
Vaxx Populi: Canada’s contract with the pharmaceutical company for 40 million doses is based on five doses per vial. Pfizer wants it to be six.
Canada
How much protection does the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine provide?
Vaxx Populi: Israel has seen a precipitous drop in infection and hospitalization rates among those who’ve received a first dose, after 14 days
Canada
Why is there a hold-up with Pfizer’s COVID vaccines?
Vaxx Populi: No new Pfizer doses are arriving in Canada this week, and fewer than a third of those originally allotted for next week are expected. Why the delay?
Canada
I’m immunocompromised. Can I get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Vaxx Populi: Some groups were excluded from Pfizer and Moderna vaccine trials—including those who are immunocompromised and pregnant. Where does that leave them now?
Canada
How worried should Canadians be about the B.1.1.7. coronavirus variant?
The variant, which tore through the U.K., is 30-50 per cent more transmissible. An expert on what happens if B.1.1.7. takes hold in Canada.
News
Why inauguration in lockdown suits Joe Biden perfectly
Patricia Treble: ’If there is anyone who understands the suffering in the United States, it is Biden, a man forged by the crucible of heartache’
News
The real reason Trump didn’t want to attend Biden’s inauguration
Officially, Trump’s height is six-foot-three, compared to Biden’s five feet, 11.65 inches. But would that number stand up were the two of them to be photographed side-by-side?
Canada
How will I know (and where do I go) when it’s my turn to get the COVID vaccine?
Vaxx Populi: Once we get to Phase 2, vaccines will be administered at pharmacies, doctors’ offices and other large sites. Authorities are discussing notification systems for the public.
Canada
When are more COVID vaccine doses coming to Canada?
Vaxx Populi: Justin Trudeau just promised that 20 million Canadians will be vaccinated by Canada Day. How does that fit with the distribution timetable?