Category Archives: Health
Nunavut reports dozens of new cases of COVID-19 in 11 different communities
IQALUIT, Nunavut — Nunavut's chief public health officer is reporting 40 new cases of COVID-19 as health workers try to confirm the virus has entered two more communities. Dr. Michael Patterson says one case is being confirmed in Pond Inlet and
COVID-19 outbreaks declared in 40 long-term care homes in span of one day
TORONTO — COVID-19 outbreaks have been declared in 40 long-term care homes across Ontario in the past day as positive cases continue to break daily records. There are now 98 homes in outbreak across the province, provincial data show. There are
COVID-19 outbreaks declared in 40 long-term care homes in span of one day
TORONTO — COVID-19 outbreaks have been declared in 40 long-term care homes across Ontario in the past day as positive cases continue to break daily records. There are now 98 homes in outbreak across the province, provincial data show. There are
N.L. reports 431 new COVID cases and one death, walks back COVID Alert app comments
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's health minister was mistaken when he told reporters this week that Ottawa "gave up" on the COVID Alert app, the provincial government says. Health Minister John Haggie "had not been provided the most recen...
Higher health insurance surtax among New Mexico’s new laws
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — With the arrival of the new year, new laws are taking effect in New Mexico that aim to bolster access to health insurance and eliminate many court fines against juveniles that are viewed as counterproductive.
Putin wishes Russians happier new year, hails their strength
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday wished Russians positive changes in the new year, hailing their solidarity and strength in the face of tough challenges like the coronavirus pandemic.
Party-goers urged not to travel across UK as omicron surges
LONDON (AP) — Officials have warned revellers in Scotland and Wales to think twice before travelling to England to ring in the new year, highlighting how the four parts of the U.K. were again taking starkly different approaches to coronavirus
Quebec opposition parties say COVID-19 curfew a sign of government’s failure
MONTREAL — Quebec's three main opposition parties are criticizing the provincial government's decision to impose a 10 p.m. curfew to control the rapid spread of COVID-19, arguing the health order is a sign of the government's failure to prepare. If the...
More provinces reduce COVID-19 isolation requirements as cases continue to mount
More provinces reduced isolation requirements for people who test positive for COVID-19 Friday in an effort to lessen staffing shortages as the Omicron variant continued to drive diagnoses at record rates. British Columbia, Manitoba, Alberta and New Br...
Group in B.C. looks to build smaller, homelike long-term care units after COVID-19
VANCOUVER — Rows of rooms line a long, narrow hallway where a tall aluminum cart stacked with food trays is parked as staff at the front desk register visitors and offer surgical masks. At the other end, a large TV
