Category Archives: Health
Nursing homes can now lift most COVID restrictions on visits
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government on Friday directed nursing homes to open their doors wide to visitors, easing many remaining pandemic restrictions while urging residents, families and facility staff to keep their guard up against outbreaks.
Alberta acquires, set to distribute 5,000 doses of one-shot COVID-19 vaccine
CARSELAND, Alta. — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the province can now offer a limited supply of the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Kenney says 5,000 doses have been received from the federal government and the province is still seeking mor...
State AG: Abortion waiting period to remain in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Pregnant people in Tennessee will continue to be required to wait at least 48 hours before getting abortions after reproductive rights advocates declined to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case, state Attorney General
Manitoba government sets down new rules to stop rising COVID-19 case numbers
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government bolstered public health orders Friday in an attempt to stop a surge of COVID-19 cases and prevent more patients from being flown to other provinces. "The projections are concerning and so we know if we don't
Ontario extends deadline for long-term care staff to be fully vaccinated
TORONTO — Ontario has pushed back the deadline for long-term care workers to get fully vaccinated against COVID-19 but approximately 95 per cent of staff have already taken both shots, the province said Friday. Monday was the original deadline set for
‘Step up or shut up’: Alberta mayor frustrated over lack of help with homeless
WETASKIWIN, Alta. — A central Alberta city has taken another step to secure warming shelters for vulnerable individuals living in tents in an open field, but its mayor says they need some help. Up to 60 people have been sleeping in
Biden picks ex-FDA chief Robert Califf to again lead agency
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday chose Dr. Robert Califf, a former Food and Drug Administration commissioner and prominent medical researcher, to again lead the powerful regulatory agency.
Biden picks ex-FDA chief Robert Califf to again lead agency
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday chose Dr. Robert Califf, a former Food and Drug Administration commissioner and prominent medical researcher, to again lead the powerful regulatory agency.
Canada’s new foreign affairs minister meets in D.C. with U.S. counterpart Blinken
WASHINGTON — Canada won't shy away from defending its national interests when North America's three leaders sit down together next week, Mélanie Joly said Friday as she wrapped up her first stateside visit as the new foreign affairs minister. Joly sai...
Not out of the woods: COVID cases rising in Western Europe
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Santa won't be getting his traditional welcome in the Dutch city of Utrecht this year. The ceremonial head of Carnival celebrations in Germany's Cologne had to bow out because he tested positive for COVID-19. And
