Category Archives: Science
Federal court declines to lift stay on vaccine mandate
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal court declined Friday to lift its stay on the Biden administration's vaccine mandate for businesses with 100 or more workers.
Federal court declines to lift stay on vaccine mandate
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal court declined Friday to lift its stay on the Biden administration's vaccine mandate for businesses with 100 or more workers.
Alzheimer’s drug cited as Medicare premium jumps by $21.60
WASHINGTON (AP) — Medicare's “Part B” outpatient premium will jump by $21.60 a month in 2022, one of the largest increases ever. Officials said Friday a new Alzheimer's drug is responsible for about half of that.
California, Colorado and NM expand virus booster access
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California is among three U.S. states now allowing coronavirus booster shots for all adults even though federal health officials recommend limiting doses to those considered most at risk.
Remembrance Day gatherings disrupted in British Columbia
The British Columbia branch of the Royal Canadian Legion says it's "unfortunate" that people with political agendas chose Remembrance Day to disrupt those who wanted to honour the sacrifice of military veterans. The legion's B.C./Yukon Command issued ...
Nursing homes can now lift most COVID restrictions on visits
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government on Friday directed nursing homes to open their doors wide to visitors, easing many remaining pandemic restrictions while urging residents, families and facility staff to keep their guard up against outbreaks.
Alberta acquires, set to distribute 5,000 doses of one-shot COVID-19 vaccine
CARSELAND, Alta. — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the province can now offer a limited supply of the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Kenney says 5,000 doses have been received from the federal government and the province is still seeking mor...
State AG: Abortion waiting period to remain in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Pregnant people in Tennessee will continue to be required to wait at least 48 hours before getting abortions after reproductive rights advocates declined to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case, state Attorney General
Manitoba government sets down new rules to stop rising COVID-19 case numbers
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government bolstered public health orders Friday in an attempt to stop a surge of COVID-19 cases and prevent more patients from being flown to other provinces. "The projections are concerning and so we know if we don't
Ontario extends deadline for long-term care staff to be fully vaccinated
TORONTO — Ontario has pushed back the deadline for long-term care workers to get fully vaccinated against COVID-19 but approximately 95 per cent of staff have already taken both shots, the province said Friday. Monday was the original deadline set for
