Canada’s chief public health officer says our collective response to COVID-19 is an example of the power of solidarity.
“There are still lots of unknowns, but the pace and expanse of evidence-based discovery and science innovation is inspiring,” says Dr. Theresa Tam, “…from discovery and genetic sequencing of the virus in January to building our understanding of COVID-19 disease characteristics and spread.”
Canada’s top doctor says that includes researchers working across borders, virtual collaboration, and data available to everyone.
“It is hard to imagine where we’d be without this rapid and open sharing of research and scientific advancement on biomedical, social, and policy counter-measures.”
Tam says that the prime minister’s announcements for research give hope for our future.
“In a world that is connected and united towards a goal, and with brainpower that is funded, supported and trusted, we can reach a whole new level of capacity to respond to infectious disease threats both now and into the future.”
As of late Thursday, there were more than 42,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including at least 2,146 deaths.
