Category Archives: Health
US buys 600K doses of new COVID antibody awaiting clearance
WASHINGTON (AP) — Addressing diminished treatment options in the omicron wave, the Biden administration has purchased enough of a yet-to-be approved antibody drug to treat 600,000 COVID-19 patients, officials said Thursday.
New Brunswick judge rejects ‘rambling’ anti-vax arguments from four public servants
FREDERICTON — A New Brunswick judge has rejected a bid by four public servants to overturn the province's decision to place them on unpaid leave for failing to get vaccinated against COVID-19. In a scathing decision that takes aim at basic
Alberta health minister says COVID-19 pressure remains high but easing on hospitals
Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping says the vast majority of scheduled surgeries are still being done and overflow field units for COVID-19 patients are no longer needed as the latest wave of the pandemic continues to recede. “We firmly believe hos...
Doctors and tourism industry calling on Ottawa to end COVID-19 testing requirements
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The Canadian Travel and Tourism Roundtable is joining a group of doctors to demand the federal government end all COVID-19 testing requirements for passengers. In a statement Thursday, the organization says current travel rules are ...
Officials report another three COVID-19 deaths in New Brunswick Thursday
FREDERICTON — Health officials in New Brunswick are reporting another three deaths from COVID-19 in the province today, increasing the toll to 278 since the start of the pandemic. The latest deaths involve two people in the Saint John region —
Nova Scotia’s struggling long-term care homes to get staffing help until end of March
HALIFAX — The federal government has approved a request to help Nova Scotia long-term care homes that have been hit hard by support staff shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic. Barbara Adams, the minister responsible for long-term care, confirmed the ...
Yukon slowly lifts COVID-19 restrictions despite pressure brought on by protests
WHITEHORSE — Yukon's acting chief medical officer of health says the territory will continue to gradually lift COVID-19 restrictions despite political pressure brought on by protests and blockades in other parts of the country. Dr. Catherine Elliott sa...
Vaccine mandate for federal workers blocked by 2nd court
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court has declined, for now, to allow the Biden administration to require COVID-19 vaccinations for federal employees. The 5th U.S.
Prince Edward Island reports COVID-19 hospitalizations stable as 210 new cases found
CHARLOTTETOWN — Health officials in Prince Edward Island are reporting seven people in hospital due to COVID-19 — unchanged from Wednesday. Chief public health officer Dr. Heather Morrison says that number includes one person in intensive care. She...
Virginia Senate Democrats defeat 20-week abortion ban
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Democrat-controlled Virginia Senate committee defeated a bill Thursday that would have prohibited abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy in most circumstances.
