Category Archives: Health
UK counts on vaccines, ‘common sense’ to keep virus at bay
LONDON (AP) — Britons are encouraged these days — though in most cases not required — to wear face coverings in crowded indoor spaces. But Prime Minister Boris Johnson regularly appears in the packed, poorly ventilated House of Commons cheek-by-jowl
New Brunswick reports 61 new cases of COVID-19, one new death due to the virus
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick is reporting 61 new cases of COVID-19 today and one new death. Health officials say a person in their 70s has died in the Fredericton area, bringing the total number of deaths since the onset of the
Premier Legault comments on last week’s plan to offer financial incentives for nurses
MONTREAL — The Quebec government wants a "revolution" and to offer nurses what they deserve, which is a better life and work environment, Premier François Legault said Saturday. Legault issued a Facebook post commenting on a one-time bonuses plan inte...
COVID-19 vaccine boosters could mean billions for drugmakers
Billions more in profits are at stake for some vaccine makers as the U.S. moves toward dispensing COVID-19 booster shots to shore up Americans' protection against the virus.
The Latest: NY teacher vaccine mandate temporarily blocked
NEW YORK -- New York City schools have been temporarily blocked from enforcing a vaccine mandate for its teachers and other workers by a federal appeals judge days before it was to take effect.
There are new rules about employment insurance. Here’s what you need to know.
OTTAWA — The employment insurance system is set for another round of pandemic-related changes that come into force on Sunday. Here are a few of the key changes that will apply to new claims for benefits made beginning Sept. 26. Eligibility EI
South Africa’s vaccine train takes doses to poor areas
SWARTKOPS, South Africa (AP) — When Wongalwethu Mbanjwa tried to get a COVID-19 vaccination and found his local center closed, a friend told him there was another option: Get one on the train.
Loosened capacity limits at some Ontario venues take effect today
Ontario reported 640 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday and a total of 10 new deaths linked to the virus. The province said six of the deaths occurred in the past 24 hours, while four took place more than a month ago
Israel says US booster plan supports its own aggressive push
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel is pressing ahead with its aggressive campaign of offering coronavirus boosters to almost anyone over 12 and says its approach was further vindicated by a U.S. decision to give the shots to older patients or those
Alaska working through virus report backlog amid surge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska reported more than 1,700 resident COVID-19 cases Friday, which state health officials said included reports from earlier this month as they work to clear a backlog that has built up during the latest case surge.
