Category Archives: Health
Restaurants closed in parts of Slovakia amid COVID-19 surge
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia on Monday reimposed coronavirus restrictions in the hardest-hit parts of the country amid the latest surge of infections.
Quebec makes new proof of COVID-19 vaccination available for travel outside province
MONTREAL — Quebecers can now obtain a proof of COVID-19 vaccination specifically intended for travel outside the province, the Health Department announced Monday. Officials said the new proof of vaccination will be accepted in all other provinces, as ...
Belarus suspends routine medical care to focus on COVID-19
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Belarus on Monday ordered a halt to routine medical care at state clinics in order to devote more resources to coronavirus patients.
Ontario reports 373 new cases of COVID-19, two more deaths
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 373 new cases of COVID-19 today, and two more deaths. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 265 of those cases are in people who aren't fully vaccinated, or their vaccination status isn't known. The seven-day average of ...
Russia’s virus infections over 8 million; daily deaths high
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s total number of coronavirus infections has topped 8 million, more than 5% of the population, and the daily infection toll hit a new record.
Harris argues for Biden climate agenda at sinking Lake Mead
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris stood before the record-low water levels of Nevada’s Lake Mead on Monday and made the case for the Biden administration’s climate change agenda by warning that “this is where we’re headed.”
Harris to discuss drought, climate change at Lake Mead
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday will highlight the problems caused by Western drought as she visits Lake Mead in Nevada and makes the case for the Biden administration's infrastructure and climate change proposals that have sta...
New Brunswick reports three more deaths linked to COVID-19 and 58 new cases
FREDERICTON — Health officials in New Brunswick reported 58 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, and three additional deaths linked to the virus. Two of those who died were in their 40s, and the third victim was in their 80s; all
Quebec reports 532 new COVID-19 cases, four more deaths
MONTREAL — Quebec is reporting 532 new COVID-19 cases, along with four more deaths related to the virus. In a news release Sunday, health officials say hospitalizations fell by six to 303, while the number of patients in intensive care dropped
Quebec reports 532 new COVID-19 cases, four more deaths
MONTREAL — Quebec reported 532 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, along with four more deaths related to the virus. In a news release Sunday, health officials said hospitalizations fell by six to 303, while the number of patients in intensive care
