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COVID-19 Research Stories<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’re pleased to present these featured stories focusing on COVID-19 research:[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/5″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/5″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-search-plus” color=”custom” size=”xl” align=”center” css_animation=”bounceIn” custom_color=”#fd8c40″ link=”url:%2F2021%2Fcovid-19%2Flong-covid%2F|title:Understanding%20Long%20Covid”][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”]<\/p>\n
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Understanding Long Covid<\/span><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n

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Post-ICU Rehab Amid Frailty & COVID-19<\/h6>\n

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Updates from the D3 Group<\/h6>\n

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The Fight Continues<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Since the pandemic began, researchers at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton have engaged in innovative studies across a variety of disciplines \u2013 developing mass testing capabilities, analyzing the efficacy of masking and other safety protocols, testing new and existing interventions for critically-ill COVID-19 patients,\u00a0examining the mental health repercussions for the lay person and in health care workers, and so much more.<\/p>\n

Here are some quick statistics on St. Joe’s COVID-19 research since the start of the pandemic:[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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COVID-19 Research Studies<\/p>\n

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Sponsored COVID-19 Research Studies<\/p>\n

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>$33 Million<\/h2>\n

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Value of COVID-19 Research Studies<\/p>\n

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COVID-19 Publications<\/p>\n

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COVID-19 Invention Disclosures<\/p>\n

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1.9 Million<\/h2>\n

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Units of the McMaster Molecular Medium\u2122 (MMM) Sold<\/p>\n

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Throughout 2021 and into early 2022, the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to have a major impact at our Hospital \u2013 from clinical care to research.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distribution of the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine began in January 2021. These were given to a limited cohort due to the short supply. Essential healthcare workers \u2013 physicians, nurses, support staff \u2013 and researchers working directly on COVID-19 studies were among the first group to receive their vaccinations. This initial group also included seniors living in nursing homes and long-term care residences.<\/p>\n

The initial vaccine rollout occurred during Ontario\u2019s second and third waves. Unlike other jurisdictions, the government decided to delay second doses due to the limited supply, allowing more people to receive their first dose. This “first dose first” strategy paid off as case counts leveled off in the summer months.<\/p>\n

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