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An SFU report is calling for increased support for those who suffer from long COVID. Global News Morning speaks with SFU Long COVID Research Assistant Kayli Jamieson about the study, and her own experience with long COVID.

More than 3.5 million Canadians have experienced symptoms of long-COVID but many people still don’t believe it’s real. As Travis Prasad reports, a new SFU study is calling for more education, investment and support for those suffering from the lingering effects of COVID.

Without treatments available for long COVID-19, some people are turning to social media-based remedies for relief, with the latest trend being nicotine patches. But experts caution there may not be enough data and urge people not to trust information online without fact-checking. Naomi Barghiel has more.

A new non-profit group called the ‘Canadian Covid Society’ has been formed. Its aim is to provide scientific knowledge about the harms of COVID-19 and support people living with long COVID. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Mar. 7, 2024.

Thousands of people in Canada’s long-term care homes have died of COVID-19, and the system’s failures have been well documented. And as Mike Drolet explains, a new report from the Royal Society of Canada says LTC homes are not prepared to deal with another crisis.

A class-action suit against the government during the COVID-19 pandemic will go ahead.That’s the ruling from a Quebec Superiour court judge. Plaintiffs argue the staff at public long-term care facilities should have been better prepared to treat residents. Global’s Tim Sargeant reports.

Dozens of Covid-19 outbreaks are being reported at long-term care homes across Nova Scotia as the provincial government is suggesting for visitors to remain vigilant to prevent the spread. But as Skye Bryden-Blom reports, some healthcare officials are worried about a lack of COVID protocols.

Public Health’s recent efforts to bring equity focus to vaccine accessibility in Nova Scotia is well underway and the Public Health Mobile Units are along for the ride. They’re offering COVID-19, high-dose influenza and standard influenza vaccines from one end of the province to the other. Amber Fryday reports.

A large COVID-19 outbreak is affecting the majority of residents of Aspira Empire Crossing Retirement Living. The outbreak, and its handling, are now sparking concerns from relatives. Sam Houpt reports…

Health experts are recommending Canadians get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time. Plus, between 6% and 10% of health-care workers have or have suffered from long COVID. Dr. Mitch Shulman joins Global’s Laura Casella to weigh in.

Dozens of long-term care homes across Quebec are dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks. Many of the seniors living in the facilities haven’t had a COVID-19 vaccine shot for about one year. While masks are not mandatory in most long-term care homes, experts say it might be time to bring them back. Global’s Amanda Jelowicki reports.

Masks are back on at some long-term care centres in Calgary as COVID-19 outbreaks are occurring again. As Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports, some seniors’ advocates are demanding more information on where those outbreaks are happening.

Cold and flu season is upon us and many are running not their local pharmacy to stay healthy. October 16 marks the first day of flu shots along with the new Covid-19 vaccinations. For this month’s Ask the Expert, pharmacist Shivali Sharma joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton to talk more about the importance...

As Canadians prepare for Thanksgiving, many will feel the pain of rising food prices, but it’s not the only thing to worry about this long weekend. COVID-19 cases are on the rise – and as we know – holiday gatherings can bring increased risk. Heather Yourex-West has more on how to keep your loved ones...

Calgary police are investigating a robbery at a vape store that just opened at a Rutland Park strip mall store this week. Irfam Bhutta, a co-owner of AN Vapes and Bongs, was working alone Friday when three people wearing COVID masks entered the shop. Sarah Offin has his story.

A Quebec court judge is being asked to authorize a class action lawsuit against long-term public care homes over COVID-19. The lawsuit argues the government improvised its response to the pandemic. It argues the government had a pre-existing pandemic plan in place, but ignored it, leading to dire consequences. Global’s Amanda Jelowicki reports.

With COVID-19 cases surging, health officials are concerned that vaccine fatigue may be preventing some people from adequately protecting themselves. And what to make of the recent outbreak of cases in long-term care homes? Global medical expert Dr. Mitch joins Laura Casella with more insight.

Oh My Deer Café, a small Latin American coffee shop located in Montreal’s Plateau neighbourhood, is reopening after a long hiatus caused by COVID-19 closures and years-long construction on Des Pins Avenue. The owner met with videojournalist Matilda Cerone to talk about the new skills, ideas and pastries she’s bringing to the new location.

The rising number of people getting sick from respiratory illnesses has doctors calling on the province to reintroduce masking in hospitals. More long-term care centres are having COVID-19 outbreaks and advocates are demanding more transparency on where the outbreaks are. And Saturday is the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to remember...

The search for a Vancouver woman who vanished without a trace. What British Columbians should do to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory infections. And yet another BC Ferries vessel is in need of repairs – how you should plan for travel with high demand on back-to-back long weekends.