When SARS hit Toronto in 2003-2004, my company (and many others) installed hand sanitizers everywhere. We kept them, so when COVID-19 hit, we already had them in place.
One lasting change from COVID is that my country (Canada) might legislate the right for people to stay home when sick without losing pay or their jobs. That would be a help in future pandemics, in addition to stopping the spread of everyday illnesses.
A few years ago in my province, pharmacists were authorized to inject flu vaccines at any pharmacy, reducing the need for dedicated flu shot clinics staffed with nurses. That might be an option for annual COVID shots, too.
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Date: 2021-03-04 12:38 pm (UTC)One lasting change from COVID is that my country (Canada) might legislate the right for people to stay home when sick without losing pay or their jobs. That would be a help in future pandemics, in addition to stopping the spread of everyday illnesses.
A few years ago in my province, pharmacists were authorized to inject flu vaccines at any pharmacy, reducing the need for dedicated flu shot clinics staffed with nurses. That might be an option for annual COVID shots, too.