Category Archives: Health
Religious health care providers win injunction on ACA rules
A federal judge has issued a permanent injunction on behalf of religious health care providers who feared the Biden administration would interpret the Affordable Care Act as requiring them to perform abortions or gender-transition treatment against the...
Federal judge leaves CDC evictions moratorium in place
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday refused landlords' request to put the Biden administration’s new eviction moratorium on hold, though she ruled that the freeze is illegal.
GOP’s Faulconer still trying to make mark as recall nears
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer has for years been a candidate-in-waiting, viewed by many California Republicans as someone moderate enough to win back the governor's office in the heavily Democratic state.
Biden made ‘Obamacare’ cheaper, now sign-up deadline is here
WASHINGTON (AP) — With the Obama health care law undergoing a revival under President Joe Biden, this Sunday is the deadline for consumers to take advantage of a special sign-up period for private coverage made more affordable by his COVID-19
Moscow reports surge in deaths last month due to coronavirus
MOSCOW (AP) — Deaths in Moscow increased 60% in July compared to the same month a year earlier, health officials in Russia’s capital said as the country reported a new daily record for COVID-19 fatalities.
COVID-19 vaccine to be mandatory for federal employees, many travellers
Ottawa will require federal employees, workers in federally regulated industries and many travellers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, marking a shift in the federal government's position on vaccine mandates. The move — which will affect roughly 1.5 ...
O’Toole seeks intervener status in government’s court battle to shield lab documents
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is seeking to intervene in a Federal Court case where the Liberal government is trying to shield documents related to the firing of two scientists from Canada's highest-security laboratory. O'Toole's lawyer has...
More Quebecers getting first dose since vaccine passport announced: health minister
MONTREAL — While more Quebecers are rushing to get their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine after the government announced it will impose a vaccine passport system starting Sept. 1, the province is also facing a growing backlash regarding the
Malaysian leader seeks opposition backing to stay in power
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Embattled Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin acknowledged Friday he may have lost majority support in Parliament but said he will seek the backing of opposition parties to keep his government from collapsing and pro...
Ontario’s big city mayors call for proof of vaccination system in the province
TORONTO — Mayors representing the majority of Ontarians are pushing the province to establish a vaccine certification system as a top science adviser says that without one, the Delta variant may overwhelm the health-care system. The Ontario Public Scho...
