Category Archives: Science
Appeals court OKs Biden federal employee vaccine mandate
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — President Joe Biden’s requirement that all federal employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 was upheld Thursday by a federal appeals court. In a
COVID-19 transmission appears to be on the rise in Alberta, health officials say
EDMONTON — COVID-19 transmission appears to be on the rise in Alberta with positivity rates and wastewater data trending upward, the province’s health minister cautioned Thursday. Jason Copping hesitated to say whether the province may be headed into a...
Medicare weighs premium cut after limiting Alzheimer’s drug
WASHINGTON (AP) — Medicare said Thursday it's considering a cut in enrollee premiums, after officials stuck with an earlier decision to sharply limit coverage for a pricey new Alzheimer's drug projected to drive up program costs.
Experts urge caution in reading rapid tests as variants drive sixth wave
Rapid antigen tests have become Canada's primary tool to detect COVID-19 as mounting signs point toward a sixth wave, but experts warn that results should be read with caution as the spread of variants raises questions about diagnostic accuracy. The he...
Saskatchewan has resurgence of COVID-19: chief medical health officer
REGINA — Saskatchewan is experiencing a resurgence of COVID-19, but the province's chief medical health officer says a sixth wave has not arrived. Dr. Saqib Shahab said Thursday the uptick is likely to last until mid-May or early June before cases
Manitoba Education was not prepared for pandemic but was able to respond: auditor
WINNIPEG — Manitoba's auditor general says the Education Department was not prepared for the pandemic, but responded effectively to COVID-19. A report from the auditor's office says the department had not considered risks to schools ahead of time and h...
Budget 2022 makes good on dental care, but little in new health spending
OTTAWA — The Liberals have made good on promises to the NDP when it comes to health spending in their newly released budget, but offered little else in new spending to reinvigorate Canada’s struggling health system. The government expects to launch
Puerto Rico steps into abortion restriction debate
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Powerful lawmakers in Puerto Rico are joining conservatives in states across the U.S. mainland in attempting to set tighter restrictions on abortions, alarming feminist groups and others on the island.
China used TV, TikTok stars in discreet Olympics campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) — A “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” TV star, a Paralympic swimmer and a self-described “brand king” were among the Instagram and TikTok influencers who were paid by Chinese officials for a discreet campaign that promoted the Beijing
Trans youth medication ban passed by Alabama lawmakers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers approved sweeping legislation Thursday to outlaw gender-affirming medications for transgender youths, as well as a separate measure setting rules about school bathrooms and prohibiting early classroom instructi...
