Category Archives: Health
A look at COVID-19 vaccine certificate programs across Canada
Saskatchewan on Thursday became the latest province to announce plans to introduce a COVID-19 vaccine passport. Here's a look at what the provinces and territories have said about their proof-of-vaccination programs, or lack thereof. British Columbia...
Trial begins over COVID outbreak in Austrian ski resort
VIENNA (AP) — A civil trial opened Friday in Austria over the government's handling of a coronavirus outbreak at an Alpine ski resort during the early stages of the pandemic that relatives say resulted in unnecessary infections and deaths.
Trial begins over COVID outbreak in Austrian ski resort
VIENNA (AP) — A civil trial opened Friday in Austria over the government's handling of a coronavirus outbreak at an Alpine ski resort during the early stages of the pandemic that relatives say resulted in unnecessary infections and deaths.
‘Here we go again:’ Albertans react to latest slate of COVID-19 health rules
CALGARY — As an emergency alert blared across the province notifying Albertans of another round of public health restrictions, some felt a range of emotions: anger, confusion, exhaustion. Edmonton mother Amanah Khursheed remembers looking at her husban...
EXPLAINER: The Texas abortion’s law swift impact, and future
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge in October will hear the Biden administration's efforts to block Texas' new law banning most abortions, which is already putting a strain on clinics and patients in the two weeks since it took
Florida surpasses 50K COVID deaths after battling delta wave
MIAMI (AP) — Florida surpassed 50,000 coronavirus deaths since the pandemic began, health officials reported Thursday, with more than one fourth of those succumbing this summer as the state battled a fierce surge in infections fueled by the delta varia...
Covered California director to step down in February
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The director of Covered California said Thursday he will step down early next year, prompting a national search for a new leader of the nation's largest state-based health insurance marketplace.
GOP prosecutors threaten lawsuits over vaccine requirement
Two dozen Republican attorneys general warned the White House on Thursday of impending legal action if a proposed coronavirus vaccine requirement for as many as 100 million Americans goes into effect.
Calgary Chamber of Commerce wants more clarity around Alberta COVID-19 restrictions
Calgary Chamber of Commerce is praising the Alberta government's decision to launch a new program to to fight against COVID-19, but says more clarity around the initiative is needed. The chamber says the restriction exemption program giving businesses ...
Health care strained: Premier to address Saskatchewan as COVID-19 cases surge
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is to hold a COVID-19 briefing this afternoon in Saskatoon as surging COVID-19 cases continue to strain health care. Moe is to be joined by the province's chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab, at
