Category Archives: Science
Omicron compels Portugal to reimpose COVID-19 restrictions
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal is reimposing coronavirus restrictions because of fears over the threat from the omicron variant, despite the country having one of the highest COVID-19 vaccination rates in the world.
De Blasio says ‘No more shutdowns’ as NYC faces virus spike
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said he's committed to keeping the city open as it grapples with a huge spike in coronavirus cases.
Quebec tops 5,000 COVID-19 cases, Omicron accounts for 80% of new coronavirus cases
MONTREAL — Quebec's spiralling number of daily COVID-19 infections hit a new high on Tuesday for the third straight day as new data showed the highly contagious Omicron variant accounting for about 80 per cent of new cases. The record 5,043
B.C. brings in more rules to fight the COVID-19 variant Omicron, plans surgery delays
VICTORIA — The rapid growth rate of the COVID-19 Omicron variant in British Columbia has led the province to tighten public health restrictions to limit its spread, says provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. The province also has plans to introdu...
Atlantic Canada tightens measures to slow spread of COVID-19 Omicron variant
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia reported 522 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday as the province joined others in Atlantic Canada in tightening restrictions aimed at limiting the spread of the virus and its Omicron variant. Premier Tim Houston said the province is
Japan entry controls to stay until more known about omicron
TOKYO (AP) — Japan will keep in place its recently reimposed strict border controls, which ban most foreign entrants, until more information is known about the omicron variant of the coronavirus, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Tuesday.
New guidance coming on testing, tracing as Ontario contends with Omicron: Moore
TORONTO — Ontario is preparing to change its approach to COVID-19 testing and contact tracing as the Omicron variant strains resources, with the province's top doctor saying residents may soon have to take on more responsibility when it comes to
UK to give $1.3 billion in aid to businesses hurt by omicron
LONDON (AP) — Britain announced 1 billion pounds ($1.3 billion) in grants and other aid to help the hospitality industry survive the onslaught of the omicron variant of COVID-19, bowing to days of pressure from pubs, restaurants and other businesses
Germany clamps down on New Year’s parties to tame omicron
BERLIN (AP) — Germany announced new restrictions Tuesday that will begin after Christmas to slow the spread of the new omicron variant, rules that will fall short of a full lockdown but will include contact restrictions even for vaccinated people.
Tories boycott security committee over refusal to release docs on fired scientists
OTTAWA — Erin O'Toole is refusing to name Conservative members to the national security and intelligence committee of parliamentarians. The Conservative leader pulled his party's MPs from the committee last spring to protest the Liberal government's re...
