Category Archives: Health
B.C.’s active COVID-19 infections surpass 1,000 with more than half in the Interior
VICTORIA — British Columbia has surpassed 1,000 active cases of COVID-19 as daily infections continue to rise, particularly in parts of the province's southern Interior. Another 204 cases have been diagnosed, pushing the number of active cases to 1,055...
Justice Department urges Texas to halt new migrant order
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A new order by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott that allows state troopers to stop and turnaround vehicles carrying migrants on the basis that they could increase the spread of COVID-19 drew swift backlash and a threat
Nikola founder Milton freed on $100M bail after fraud arrest
NEW YORK (AP) — The founder and one-time executive chair of Nikola Corp. was freed on $100 million bail Thursday after pleading not guilty to charges alleging he lied about the electric and hydrogen-powered truck startup, duping novice investors includ...
Nunavut opens travel bubble with Nunavik as pandemic restrictions ease
IQALUIT, Nunavut — The government of Nunavut says residents of the territory and of Arctic Quebec can now travel freely between both regions as long as they've been in a community for at least 14 days. The government says people
Kentucky state officials refuse to enforce virus mask rule
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear defended his mask requirement for state workers Thursday, brushing off criticism by state GOP officials who announced that they would not enforce the mandate in their offices.
Conservatives push feds to ensure Canadians who got mixed vaccines can travel abroad
OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives are urging the Liberal government to do more to ensure that Canadians who received two different doses of COVID-19 vaccines are able to travel internationally. Tory health critic Michelle Rempel Garner sent a letter ...
Biden’s COVID plan: Federal workers must report shot status
WASHINGTON (AP) — Key points in President Joe Biden's plan to increase COVID-19 vaccination among federal employees and encourage more Americans to get shots:
Jill Biden treated for puncture on foot after Hawaii visit
WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden underwent a medical procedure Thursday to flush out debris from a puncture wound on her left foot, her spokesperson said.
Florida virus cases soar, hospitals near last summer’s peak
MIAMI (AP) — Hospital admissions of coronavirus patients continue to soar in Florida with at least two areas in the state surpassing the previous peaks of last summer's surge, prompting calls by local officials for the governor to declare an
GOP govs, lawmakers supporting Mississippi anti-abortion law
A dozen Republican governors and more than 200 GOP members of Congress are wading into a court fight over a Mississippi law to restrict abortion, the outcome of which could have implications for similar measures across the country.
