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Hong Kong cuts quarantine time for foreign travellers to 14 despite COVID-19 surge

Published 6 hours ago

Hong Kong is a major hub for business and finance and the tight restrictions on foreign travel had drawn complaints, especially from the large expatriate community.

COVID-19 vaccine rules for organ transplants are about aiming for ‘best possible outcome’: experts

Published January 27, 2022 6:11 pm

The decision is all about trying to ensure the 'best possible outcome' for the patients receiving a scarce and precious organ amid the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say.

COVID-19: 1 new death reported in Waterloo Region, lifting January’s death toll to 34

Published January 27, 2022 4:28 pm

Waterloo Public Health reported one new COVID-19-related death on Thursday, lifting the death toll in the region including the 34 victims in January.

COVID-19: Saskatchewan updates self-isolation, close contact protocols

Published January 27, 2022 2:34 pm

Saskatchewan eases up on self-isolation and close contact protocols regardless of vaccination status.

COVID-19: Ontario doctor banned from prescribing ivermectin now director of company offering drug

Published January 27, 2022 6:00 am

An Ontario doctor prohibited from prescribing ivermectin to treat COVID-19 has launched a telehealth service offering ivermectin to treat COVID-19, Global News can reveal.

COVID-19: B.C. reports 21 more deaths, hospitalizations hold below 1,000

Published January 26, 2022 6:34 pm

Health officials said 949 people in the provinces hospitals had tested positive for the coronavirus, including 136 people in critical or intensive care.

Manitoba COVID-19 hospitalizations on rise again

Published January 25, 2022 4:41 pm

According to the province,15 per cent of eligible Manitobans don't have a single dose of the vaccine, while 78 per cent have received at least two shots.

COVID-19: Sask. Premier says some measures have ‘run their course’ on radio show

Published January 26, 2022 3:56 pm

'In the next number of the days, you’ll see some further communication around the existing public health orders or the existing restrictions,' Moe told 650 CKOM's John Gormley.

Alberta reports 41 new COVID-19 deaths, number of coronavirus patients in hospitals rises

Published January 24, 2022 9:02 pm

The number of patients in Alberta hospitals who have COVID-19 rose by 113 over the weekend.

COVID-19: Paxlovid pill available to eligible Saskatchewan residents beginning Wednesday

Published January 25, 2022 4:05 pm

The Saskatchewan government says the province has received a limited quantity of 900 courses of Paxlovid from the federal supply, but more shipments are expected.

Guidelines released for who can receive Paxlovid treatment for COVID-19 in Ontario

Published January 27, 2022 11:23 am

Ontario is prioritizing older, unvaccinated residents and immunocompromised individuals for a new antiviral COVID-19 treatment.

COVID-19: N.B. lagging behind on vaccinating kids amid uneven rollout

Published January 26, 2022 5:27 pm

Looking at Canada's COVID-19 vaccine uptake among children, New Brunswick doesn’t make the top five but has been pushing to get its numbers up this week.

COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU admissions in Alberta continue to rise

Published January 19, 2022 6:34 pm

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health urged people to remain vigilant and get vaccinated, saying the province’s acute-care system is under enormous stress amid Omicron.

Uber Canada drivers, couriers get deal for free dispute resolution coverage

Published January 27, 2022 9:02 am

A private sector union will represent Uber's drivers and couriers in dispute resolution, but they still won't be considered unionized.

Coronavirus: Frustrations mount as Grand Princess passengers remain on ship

Published March 7, 2020 7:31 am

The Grand Princess cruise ship was waiting off San Francisco with 3,500 people aboard, including 237 Canadians.

2nd COVID-19 case of unknown origin reported in California

Published February 28, 2020 6:38 pm

Residents of a Northern California community are at the epicenter of what officials are calling a turning point in the spread of the highly contagious coronavirus.

COVID-19 reaches Pacific island of Kiribati, one of last uninfected nations on Earth

Published 8 hours ago

A charter flight bringing Mormon missionaries home brought 36 cases to the island, which soon ballooned to 181 infections as the virus spread in the community.

Quebec announces slow reopening from COVID-19 restrictions, gyms, bars not included

Published January 25, 2022 2:26 pm

François Legault unveiled the new plan, which includes allowing restaurants to reopen with limited capacity as of next week, during an update on the situation.

COVID situation stabilizing, but restrictions must be eased slowly: Quebec health director

Published January 27, 2022 6:18 pm

The province's top doctor said Quebec's low hospital capacity, as well as a slower COVID-19 booster campaign, prevents the province from moving as quickly as other jurisdictions.

Ontario extends deadline for long-term care workers to receive COVID-19 booster

Published January 27, 2022 3:42 pm

Staff in the sector had been given until Friday to get booster shots in order to stay on the job, but the date has now been pushed back to March 14.

COVID-19: Another 13 deaths in B.C. as hospitalization numbers hold steady

Published January 27, 2022 6:26 pm

Health officials said there were 977 COVID-positive patients in hospital, including 141 people in critical or intensive care.

New pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic opens to the public in Montreal’s downtown

Published January 27, 2022 2:02 pm

The new pop-up vaccination clinic is apart of a new vaccination strategy that aims to reach the population still reluctant to receive their first dose.

COVID-19 virus load drops in Saskatoon’s wastewater

Published January 25, 2022 2:55 pm

Another week is needed for a trend line to be established, said John Giesy, as the COVID-19 virus load in Saskatoon’s wastewater decreases.

Give immunocompromised kids 3 Pfizer COVID-19 shots for best protection: NACI

Published January 25, 2022 2:22 pm

NACI recommended that children between five and 11 years old who are "moderately to severely immunocompromised" should be offered three doses of the Pfizer 10 mcg COVID-19 vaccine.

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