Health Canada ignored warning signs before Ottawa spent billions on BTNX rapid tests
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Health Canada ignored warning signs before Ottawa spent billions on BTNX rapid tests
Description
January 11, 2024
A recent investigation by Global News has found that Health Canada overlooked critical warnings about a rapid-test supplier before approving its COVID-19 kits for distribution nationwide. The investigation revealed that the supplier, BTNX, had deleted dozens of specimens, or samples from a study it submitted to Health Canada in October 2020, which increased the estimate of the rapid test's ability to detect the virus.
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Health Canada ignored warning signs before Ottawa spent billions on BTNX rapid tests00:49 | January 11, 2024
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Health Matters: Wegovy approved to reduce heart attack risk01:51 | 2 hours ago
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Genetics insights and AI-driven discoveries: Hope for the future of cancer06:28 | 5 hours ago
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Health Matters: Health minister to provide update on B.C. teen with bird flu02:32 | November 26, 2024
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Sudan crisis: Refugees resorting to ‘extreme measures’ to survive famine, WFP says02:05 | November 26, 2024
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Does this viral smoothie really contain the secret ingredients to weight loss?05:51 | November 26, 2024
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Canadian grandma breaks Guinness World Record by doing 1575 push-ups in an hour02:48 | November 26, 2024
-
‘Radical liberalization’ of drugs has killed more Canadians than WW2: Poilievre01:01 | November 26, 2024
-
Health Matters: 1 in 20 Canadians not taking their meds as prescribed due to cost, study finds02:04 | November 25, 2024
-
Removal of fluoride in water supply raising questions in Montreal02:01 | November 24, 2024
-
First Canadian case of more severe mpox strain confirmed in Manitoba02:03 | November 23, 2024
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Health Matters: ‘Suicide pod’ creator rejects claim that 1st user was strangled02:07 | November 22, 2024
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Health Matters: New Brunswick measles outbreak rises to 44 cases02:14 | November 21, 2024
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Health Matters: WHO approves first mpox vaccine for kids02:05 | November 20, 2024
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Stretch, strengthen, and Save with band workouts05:39 | November 20, 2024
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Organic carrots recalled over E. coli outbreak02:03 | November 19, 2024
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Carrot recall expands to Canada02:02 | November 19, 2024
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Organic carrots sold in Canada, U.S. recalled in deadly E.coli outbreak00:34 | November 18, 2024
-
Trees of Joy campaign kicks off for Make-A-Wish Canada01:47 | November 18, 2024
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Boost your happiness with gratitude this November05:56 | November 18, 2024
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Health Matters: New Delhi pollution levels hit 50 times the safe limit02:21 | November 18, 2024
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How to recognize and respond to the avian flu06:32 | November 18, 2024
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Tips for combating cold and flu during peak sick season05:37 | November 18, 2024
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Health Matters: Heightened concern about bird flu in Canada01:51 | November 15, 2024
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Managing diabetes: how technology is revolutionizing care03:37 | November 14, 2024
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Health Matters: Over 800M people living with diabetes worldwide02:04 | November 14, 2024
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Toronto scientists develop new scan to improve kidney diagnostics01:48 | November 12, 2024
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H5N1 avian influenza: B.C. reports 1st suspected human case of bird flu02:11 | November 10, 2024
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Health Matters: U.S. expands bird flu testing for farm workers02:21 | November 8, 2024
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Health spending to reach new high: CIHI report01:48 | November 7, 2024
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Health Matters: Quebec to force doctors to stay in province02:12 | November 7, 2024
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Health Matters: Abortion rights advocates win in 7 states02:04 | November 6, 2024
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Health Canada ignored warning signs before Ottawa spent billions on BTNX rapid tests00:49 | January 11, 2024
-
Health Matters: Wegovy approved to reduce heart attack risk01:51 | 2 hours ago
-
Genetics insights and AI-driven discoveries: Hope for the future of cancer06:28 | 5 hours ago
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Health Matters: Health minister to provide update on B.C. teen with bird flu02:32 | November 26, 2024
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Sudan crisis: Refugees resorting to ‘extreme measures’ to survive famine, WFP says02:05 | November 26, 2024
-
Does this viral smoothie really contain the secret ingredients to weight loss?05:51 | November 26, 2024
-
Canadian grandma breaks Guinness World Record by doing 1575 push-ups in an hour02:48 | November 26, 2024
-
‘Radical liberalization’ of drugs has killed more Canadians than WW2: Poilievre01:01 | November 26, 2024
-
Health Matters: 1 in 20 Canadians not taking their meds as prescribed due to cost, study finds02:04 | November 25, 2024
-
Removal of fluoride in water supply raising questions in Montreal02:01 | November 24, 2024
-
First Canadian case of more severe mpox strain confirmed in Manitoba02:03 | November 23, 2024
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Health Matters: ‘Suicide pod’ creator rejects claim that 1st user was strangled02:07 | November 22, 2024
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Health Matters: New Brunswick measles outbreak rises to 44 cases02:14 | November 21, 2024
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Health Matters: WHO approves first mpox vaccine for kids02:05 | November 20, 2024
-
Stretch, strengthen, and Save with band workouts05:39 | November 20, 2024
-
Organic carrots recalled over E. coli outbreak02:03 | November 19, 2024
-
Carrot recall expands to Canada02:02 | November 19, 2024
-
Organic carrots sold in Canada, U.S. recalled in deadly E.coli outbreak00:34 | November 18, 2024
-
Trees of Joy campaign kicks off for Make-A-Wish Canada01:47 | November 18, 2024
-
Boost your happiness with gratitude this November05:56 | November 18, 2024
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Health Matters: New Delhi pollution levels hit 50 times the safe limit02:21 | November 18, 2024
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How to recognize and respond to the avian flu06:32 | November 18, 2024
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Tips for combating cold and flu during peak sick season05:37 | November 18, 2024
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Health Matters: Heightened concern about bird flu in Canada01:51 | November 15, 2024
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Managing diabetes: how technology is revolutionizing care03:37 | November 14, 2024
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Health Matters: Over 800M people living with diabetes worldwide02:04 | November 14, 2024
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Toronto scientists develop new scan to improve kidney diagnostics01:48 | November 12, 2024
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H5N1 avian influenza: B.C. reports 1st suspected human case of bird flu02:11 | November 10, 2024
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Health Matters: U.S. expands bird flu testing for farm workers02:21 | November 8, 2024
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Health spending to reach new high: CIHI report01:48 | November 7, 2024
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Health Matters: Quebec to force doctors to stay in province02:12 | November 7, 2024
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Health Matters: Abortion rights advocates win in 7 states02:04 | November 6, 2024
Health Canada ignored warning signs before Ottawa spent billions on BTNX rapid tests
Description
January 11, 2024
A recent investigation by Global News has found that Health Canada overlooked critical warnings about a rapid-test supplier before approving its COVID-19 kits for distribution nationwide. The investigation revealed that the supplier, BTNX, had deleted dozens of specimens, or samples from a study it submitted to Health Canada in October 2020, which increased the estimate of the rapid test's ability to detect the virus.
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