Category Archives: Science
Judge halts South Dakota Gov. Noem’s abortion pill rule
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A federal judge temporarily halted a South Dakota rule from taking effect that would have made the state one of the hardest places in the U.S. to get abortion pills.
COVID situation stabilizing, but restrictions must be eased slowly: health director
MONTREAL — The COVID-19 situation in Quebec appears to be improving, but restrictions must be eased carefully due to the fragility of the hospital system and slow uptake of vaccine boosters, the province's interim public health director said Thursday. ...
Watchdog says key federal health agency is failing on crises
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government's main health agency is failing to meet its responsibilities for leading the national response to public health emergencies including the coronavirus pandemic, extreme weather disasters and even potential bioterrorist a...
Ontario releases guidelines for who can receive Paxlovid treatment for COVID-19
TORONTO — Ontario is prioritizing older, unvaccinated residents and immunocompromised individuals for a new antiviral COVID-19 treatment, as limited supplies become available across the province. Ontario received its first shipment of Paxlovid last wee...
England lifts COVID restrictions as omicron threat recedes
LONDON (AP) — Most coronavirus restrictions including mandatory face masks were lifted in England on Thursday, after Britain’s government said its vaccine booster rollout successfully reduced serious illness and COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Draft long-term care standards could have prevented pandemic deaths: committee chair
OTTAWA — An organization that develops health-care standards has released a draft of new long-term care guidance that the authors hope will fundamentally change the way Canadian care homes are accredited and inspected. Drafted in response to the thousa...
Report: 5,000-plus deaths under Ethiopia’s Tigray blockade
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Nearly 1,500 people died of malnutrition in just part of Ethiopia’s blockaded Tigray region over a four-month period last year, including more than 350 young children, a new report by the region’s health bureau says. It
14.5M get health care under Obama law, with help from Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — At least 14.5 million Americans are getting private health insurance for this year under the Obama-era health law, thanks to help from the Biden administration.
Ontario to begin resuming non-urgent surgeries on Monday
TORONTO — Some surgeries paused due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in Ontario will start resuming next week, when businesses shuttered by public health measures can reopen their doors, as the province's top doctor sends a message about learning
CRA to send out new round of letters checking eligibility from CERB recipients
OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency is sending out a new round of letters to pandemic aid recipients to verify they were eligible for the help, and warning of potential need for repayments. It's the second time the agency is mailing
