Category Archives: Health
Slovenia eyes possible lockdown as COVID-19 infections surge
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Slovenia’s health minister on Wednesday warned that the country could face a nightmare scenario if it does not contain the virus outbreak raging in the small Alpine nation and other low-vaccination countries of Central and Ea...
Ontario aims to add 2,000 more nurses in long-term care sector
TORONTO — Ontario plans to spend up to $100 million to add 2,000 nurses to the long-term care sector over the next few years as part of a larger plan to beef up staffing levels and improve care for residents. Long-Term
Stacey Abrams group donates $1.34M to wipe out medical debts
ATLANTA (AP) — The political organization led by prominent Democrat Stacey Abrams is branching out into paying off medical debts. The
Sweden offers 3rd COVID shot to elderly, health care staff
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Sweden, which has stood out among European nations for its comparatively hands-off response to the pandemic, announced Wednesday it will be offering a third vaccine shot to people 65 and over as well as to health
Saskatchewan premier cancels outdoor ceremony at legislature due to ‘recent threats’
REGINA — Presenting a message of optimism, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the province's best days are coming as his government laid out its agenda for the fall session of the legislature. In the throne speech Wednesday, Lt.-Gov. Russell Mirastry ...
Illinois Senate OKs repealing abortion parental notification
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Senate voted Tuesday to repeal a law requiring that parents or guardians be notified when girls younger than 18 are seeking an abortion.
Louisiana lifts mask mandate amid sharp drop in COVID cases
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana is ending its statewide indoor mask mandate after emerging from its latest and worst coronavirus spike of the pandemic and seeing a sharp decline in new COVID-19 infections, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Tuesday.
More workers sue US nuclear lab over vaccine mandate
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Another group of workers is suing Los Alamos National Laboratory over its COVID-19 vaccine mandate, arguing that the requirement discriminates against employees who sought religious or medical exemptions.
Cause of eight N.B. ‘mystery’ brain disease deaths identified by pathologist
FREDERICTON — A neuropathologist who examined the deaths of eight people in New Brunswick initially described as having a mysterious neurological disease says the deaths were actually due to known diseases. A summary of the study led by Dr. Gerard Jans...
Nova Scotia passes legislation banning protests that block access to hospitals
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia has passed legislation banning protests that block access to hospitals and other health-care facilities. The Protecting Access to Health Services Act tabled by the Progressive Conservative government passed third and final reading...
