Category Archives: Health
Setback for Belgian govt as coronavirus measures overturned
BRUSSELS (AP) — In a setback for the Belgian government, an advisory body on Tuesday suspended a Cabinet-ordered closure of part of the cultural sector — saying that new coronavirus restrictions imposed on theaters are unreasonable.
Quebec says some COVID-positive health workers to stay on job, with conditions
MONTREAL — Quebec will keep some COVID-positive health-care workers on the job in order to avoid a breakdown in services, officials say as the province once again smashed its previous single-day case record with more than 12,800 infections. Health Min...
Alberta Opposition wants answers on how UCP government handled pandemic
EDMONTON — The Opposition in Alberta hopes to build on a buoyant 2021 during which the New Democrats outpaced Premier Jason Kenney’s United Conservatives in popularity polls and fundraising. NDP Leader Rachel Notley says the goal for 2022 is to provide...
State legislatures in US poised to act on abortion rights
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Early in the new year, the Vermont House of Representatives is due to begin debate on an amendment that would enshrine the right to abortion in the state constitution and send the question to voters in
Live updates: ‘Music Man’ revival on hold as star infected
NEW YORK — The Broadway revival of “The Music Man” has been one of the hottest tickets in town and it has limped along without co-star Sutton Foster. But now the show is being shuttered until the new year because
Quebec reports record COVID cases, Ontario adds measures to long-term care homes
Some provinces announced new measures for long-term care homes as others reported record-breaking COVID-19 infections propelled by the highly contagious Omicron variant. Quebec reported a surge in COVID-19 cases while announcing measures that would al...
Immigrants welcome Afghan refugees, inspired by own journeys
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Tram Pham tears up recalling how tough life was at first in the U.S. But she also remembers the joy she felt as a 22-year-old refugee from Vietnam when a nurse spoke to her in
Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan tests positive for COVID-19 and is isolating
Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan says he has tested positive for COVID-19 after taking a rapid test. O'Regan shared the result Monday on Twitter, noting he will stay in isolation and continue to follow public health guidelines. The minister did not sha...
Live updates: Chinese city records 175 local infections
BEIJING — The Chinese city of Xi’an recorded 175 local coronavirus infections on Monday, as it grapples with a coronavirus outbreak that has pushed China’s daily cases to record highs since early last year.
Quebec premier asks people to avoid big New Year gatherings, get boosters
MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault urged people to keep New Year's gatherings small and seek out COVID-19 booster shots as soon as they're eligible while he received his third dose at a Montreal vaccine clinic. Quebecers between the ages of
