Category Archives: Health
Germany probes possible fraud after surge in testing centers
BERLIN (AP) — German authorities are investigating allegations of fraud involving the massive rollout of free coronavirus tests, which are being carried out now in converted cellphone stores, beauticians and art galleries across the country.
German minister laments choice of Syria for WHO board seat
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s health minister says he is “anything but happy” that Syria’s government — which has waged a devastating, deadly decade-long war against dissenters — has been selected for a seat on the World Health Organization’s executive board...
Thai court grants bail to 2 pro-democracy activists
BANGKOK (AP) — A court in Thailand on Tuesday agreed to release on bail two key leaders of the anti-government protest movement on condition that they refrain from activities deemed to defame the monarchy.
Uncertain path ahead to next year’s Ontario election, experts say
TORONTO — With exactly one year until Ontario heads to the polls, experts and political observers say the cloud of uncertainty surrounding pandemic life will have a profound impact on the province's next election. On June 2, 2022, Premier Doug Ford
World Bank: Lebanon’s crisis among world’s worst since 1850s
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s severe economic and financial crisis is likely to rank as one of the worst the world has seen in more than 150 years, the World Bank said in a report released Tuesday.
China rejects Australian writer’s torture claim in trial
BEIJING (AP) — A Chinese government spokesperson on Tuesday rejected an Australian writer's complaint that he was tortured during interrogation before being put on trial on spying charges.
Alberta rolls out second-dose COVID-19 vaccine plan, bookings begin immediately
EDMONTON — Alberta is expanding its rollout of second-dose COVID-19 vaccines, allowing everyone over age 12 who has had a first shot to book a booster before the end of the month. “This is yet another big milestone in our fight
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, June 1, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday June 1, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 389,921 new vaccinations administered for a total of 23,861,367 doses given. Nationwide, 2,076,739 people or 5.5 pe...
China reports human case of H10N3 bird flu, a possible first
BEIJING (AP) — A man in eastern China has contracted what might be the world’s first human case of the H10N3 strain of bird flu, but the risk of large-scale spread is low, the government said Tuesday.
Asian World Cup qualifiers to be moved from China to UAE
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — China’s COVID-19 travel restrictions have forced World Cup qualifying matches scheduled for the eastern city of Suzhou to be relocated to the United Arab Emirates.