Category Archives: Science
New Brunswick releases winter strategy to fight COVID-19, reports 97 new infections
FREDERICTON — New Brunswick's health minister on Friday released her government's strategy to fight COVID-19 during the winter months, warning residents that holiday gatherings could lead to a new spike in infections. "The plan, when combined with vacc...
AP Source: NSO Group spyware used to hack State employees
WASHINGTON (AP) — The phones of 11 U.S. State Department employees were hacked with spyware from Israel's NSO Group, the world's most infamous hacker-for-hire company, a person familiar with the matter said Friday.
Wisconsin’s Democratic governor vetoes GOP abortion bills
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's Democratic Gov. Tony Evers vetoed five Republican-authored anti-abortion bills on Friday, two days after the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could curtail if not end a woman’s right to abortion.
British Columbia expanding live-saving tools available to first responders
VANCOUVER — Those who first respond to emergencies in British Columbia will soon be able to provide more life-saving treatment, the provincial health minister said Friday. Adrian Dix said the province is expanding the care and treatment paramedics can ...
Canada buying up to 1.5 million courses of oral antiviral drugs to fight COVID-19
OTTAWA — Canada is buying up to 1.5 million courses of oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19 in anticipation of them being approved by Health Canada. The government has signed up for an initial one million courses of antiviral treatment from Pfizer,
Outgoing Czech government to order vaccine mandate for 60+
PRAGUE (AP) — The outgoing Czech government is planning to order a vaccine mandate for people aged 60 and over and for some professional groups, Health Minister Adam Vojtech said on Friday. But it's unclear whether the measure will be
‘We’re all tired’: Iqaluit residents unable to drink tap water for nearly 2 months
IQALUIT — In the summer, the Sylvia Grinnell River near Iqaluit is a popular spot to fish for Arctic char where ice-cold water cascades over rocky ledges. Now, with thick layers of ice and snow covering the flowing water below, it
Blood Services to soon recommend asking donors about sexual activity, not orientation
OTTAWA — Male blood donors will no longer be asked if they have had sex with another man, but — along with women — will be asked in future if they have had multiple sexual partners and anal sex. Canadian
‘I was shocked’: Mother, child mistakenly given COVID-19 vaccine instead of flu shot
WINNIPEG — A Manitoba mother says a routine appointment for her and her three-year-old to get flu shots ended in frustration and mixed messages after they were each mistakenly given an adult dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Jenna Bardarson is calling
Sanders to Biden: Cut back looming Medicare premium hike
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Bernie Sanders is asking the White House to cut back a big Medicare premium hike set to take effect in weeks and tied to a pricey Alzheimer's drug whose benefits have been widely questioned.
