Category Archives: Science
Louisiana lifts mask mandate amid sharp drop in COVID cases
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana is ending its statewide indoor mask mandate after emerging from its latest and worst coronavirus spike of the pandemic and seeing a sharp decline in new COVID-19 infections, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Tuesday.
More workers sue US nuclear lab over vaccine mandate
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Another group of workers is suing Los Alamos National Laboratory over its COVID-19 vaccine mandate, arguing that the requirement discriminates against employees who sought religious or medical exemptions.
Cause of eight N.B. ‘mystery’ brain disease deaths identified by pathologist
FREDERICTON — A neuropathologist who examined the deaths of eight people in New Brunswick initially described as having a mysterious neurological disease says the deaths were actually due to known diseases. A summary of the study led by Dr. Gerard Jans...
Nova Scotia passes legislation banning protests that block access to hospitals
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia has passed legislation banning protests that block access to hospitals and other health-care facilities. The Protecting Access to Health Services Act tabled by the Progressive Conservative government passed third and final reading...
Dallas mayor tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson disclosed Tuesday that he tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms after being fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Saskatchewan preparing rollout of COVID-19 vaccination campaign for children
REGINA — Saskatchewan is preparing for the rollout of its COVID-19 vaccination campaign for children. The province said Tuesday it is expecting to receive about 112,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children ages five to 11, almost enough to...
Fla surgeon general offered outdoor meet as mask alternative
MIAMI (AP) — Florida’s surgeon general said that conversations while wearing masks aren't productive and that he offered to meet elsewhere when a state senator didn't let him in her office without a mask, citing a serious health condition.
Health officials in New Brunswick report 21 new cases of COVID-19
FREDERICTON — Health officials in New Brunswick are reporting 21 new cases of COVID-19 in the province today, along with 89 recoveries. There are now 521 active reported cases of the virus in the province. Chief medical officer of health Dr.
Ontario could see 50,000 education workers fired if vaccines mandated: Lecce
TORONTO — Up to 50,000 education workers in Ontario could be fired if COVID-19 vaccines were mandated for that sector, the province's education minister said Tuesday. Responding to the NDP in question period, Stephen Lecce said such a policy would mean...
Ford says he understands parents hesitant to get their kids vaccinated
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he understands parents who are hesitant to get their five- or six-year-old children vaccinated against COVID-19 once the shots are approved for kids. Health Canada is currently reviewing data from Pfizer-BioNtech, which s...
