Category Archives: Health
Omicron and delta spell return of unpopular restrictions
PARIS (AP) — Greeks over 60 who refuse coronavirus vaccinations could be hit with monthly fines of more than one-quarter of their minimum pensions — a get-tough policy that the country's politicians say will cost votes but save lives.
What’s the status of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate in the US?
What’s the status of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate in the U.S.? It's on hold indefinitely because of legal challenges, but employers
Chicago drops police union lawsuit over vaccine mandate
CHICAGO (AP) — The city of Chicago dropped its lawsuit Wednesday against the police union in its fight over city employee COVID-19 vaccine orders, saying the complaint became unnecessary as more officers complied.
Trump tested COVID-positive pre-debate, ex-aide says in book
Donald Trump tested positive for COVID-19 three days before his first presidential debate in September 2020 with Joe Biden, according to a new book by Trump's former chief of staff.
Manitoba premier says anyone not vaccinated against COVID to be removed from caucus
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson issued an ultimatum to one of her cabinet ministers Wednesday — get fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Dec. 15 or be removed from the Progressive Conservative caucus. Stefanson said politicians must set t...
Colorado panel issues guidelines for injecting ketamine
DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s health department announced Wednesday that emergency workers should not use a condition involving erratic behavior by people as a reason to inject them with the drug ketamine. The announcement came two years after the fatal arr...
Polish ruling party against bill seeking to outlaw abortion
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's ruling conservative party rejected a legislative proposal that would outlaw abortion as homicide in a parliament debate Wednesday arguing the proposal was extreme and “unacceptable” and could lead to social unrest.
Proof of vaccination won’t be required for some Yukon businesses on Dec. 4: premier
WHITEHORSE — Yukon's government is lifting some health restrictions this weekend as the spread of COVID-19 slows in the territory. Premier Sandy Silver said Wednesday that as of Dec. 4, proof of vaccination will no longer be required for faith-based ga...
Canadians in South Africa face cancelled flights, uncertainty as they try to return
MONTREAL — Megan Tanya Hodgkinson was visiting relatives in South Africa last week when Canada imposed travel restrictions on several African countries after scientists detected a new variant of the novel coronavirus. Hodgkinson, who was in Durban to ...
Greece approves mandatory vaccination for those aged over 60
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek lawmakers on Wednesday approved legislation making vaccination for COVID-19 mandatory for all residents aged over 60, to deal with an infection surge and the emergence of the omicron variant.
