Category Archives: Health
More than a dozen schools close in New Brunswick as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
FREDERICTON — Another sharp jump in COVID-19 cases in New Brunswick forced more than a dozen schools to close Monday, following reports on the weekend indicating the latest surge in infections was showing no signs of letting up. Public Health in
‘Statistically curious’ that two Ford caucus members have medical exemptions: Horwath
TORONTO — It's "statistically curious" that two of Ontario's 70 Progressive Conservative members of the legislature have medical exemptions for COVID-19 vaccines when those are supposed to be rare, NDP Leader Andrea Horwath said Monday. The government ...
UK eases travel rules but upsets nations not on list
LONDON (AP) — Simplified international travel rules took effect Monday in the U.K., easing quarantine and testing requirements for fully vaccinated travelers from more than 50 countries, and the Conservative government vowed it will seek to regularly e...
Halifax restaurateur anxious about abuse as N.S. proof-of-vaccination system starts
HALIFAX — As Nova Scotia's proof-of-vaccination rules launched Monday, restaurateur Christine Bower said she was anxious her staff may face more tense encounters like one that left workers unsettled over the weekend. The co-owner of the Wooden Monkey r...
Alberta reports slight drop in critically ill COVID-19 patients in hospitals
EDMONTON — Alberta is reporting a slight drop in the number of critically ill COVID-19 patients in hospital — three per cent down from a week ago. Alberta Health Services says in a statement that there are 298 patients in intensive
New Zealand admits it can no longer get rid of coronavirus
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand's government acknowledged Monday what most other countries did long ago: It can no longer completely get rid of the coronavirus.
Russia hits record number of daily COVID-19 deaths
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia on Sunday reported a record daily death toll from COVID-19, the fifth time in a week that deaths have hit a new high.
COVID recovery and child care are Opposition targets as B.C. legislature returns
VICTORIA — The COVID-19 pandemic and the British Columbia government's economic recovery plans are expected to be key issues in legislature in the coming weeks as politicians return Monday for the fall sitting. Most politicians will be back at the
Quebec reports 499 new COVID-19 cases, one more virus-related death
MONTREAL — Quebec is reporting 499 new COVID-19 cases today, along with one more death related to the virus. Health authorities say hospitalizations dropped by nine from Saturday's levels to 292, while the number of patients in intensive care climbed
Ontario reports 580 new COVID-19 cases, two new deaths
TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 580 cases of COVID-19 today along with two more deaths linked to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 407 of today's new cases are in people who are not fully vaccinated or have an unknown
