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COVID-19 rise in cases not surprising, says epidemiologistA local epidemiologist says a rise in COVID-19 cases across the province is not surprising.HealthAug 12
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Ontario ends COVID-19 wastewater surveillance programOntario is officially ending its COVID-19 wastewater surveillance program, a move some public health experts are calling “incredibly disappointing.” Wastewater surveillance is useful not only for detecting COVID, but it can give an early indication of other viruses on the rise as well, including the possible arrival of the H5-N1 avian flu. Nivrita Ganguly has...Health MattersJul 31
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BC’s COVID-19 public health emergency endsIt’s the end of an era. After more than four years, B.C. has formally ended the COVID-19 public health emergency. And with that, the last mandate still in place has now been dropped. Richard Zussman reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCJul 26
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Health Matters: Summer colds likely part of COVID-19 surge, doctors sayYour summer cold could be Covid-19, as cases are surging right across the country. Doctors say the summer wave is also happening when individual immunity is likely lower, given many people are more than six months out from their last vaccination. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Aug 6, 2024.Health MattersAug 6
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Quebec sees spike in COVID-19 casesQuebec is seeing an increase in positive COVID-19 test results, and a subsequent uptick in hospitalizations. Experts forecast more is to come and are recommending fall booster vaccines, especially for vulnerable groups. Global’s Matilda Cerone reports.HealthJul 23
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B.C.’s COVID-19 public health emergency endsB.C.’s COVID-19 public health emergency has ended. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced at a press conference on Friday morning that after four years, the public health emergency has been lifted.BC1Jul 26
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‘This is a special day’: B.C. lifts COVID-19 public health emergencyB.C.’s provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry made the announcement on Friday morning that the COVID-19 public health emergency is ending in B.C. She said it is a special day after years of the emergency in place.BC1Jul 26
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Call for autumn vaccination program after rise in Covid-19 cases in QuebecQuebec is seeing a slight increase in hospitalizations due to Covid-19, and many more positive tests. Experts forecast more is to come and are recommending fall booster vaccines, especially for vulnerable groups. But as Matilda Cerone reports, they want to wait until a new vaccine becomes available.CanadaJul 23
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Biden tests positive for COVID-19, White House saysU.S. President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19. The White House confirmed the positive test Thursday evening just before Biden was set to speak at an event in Las Vegas. He’s said to be experiencing mild symptoms.U.S. NewsJul 17
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Business Matters: COVID-19 pandemic’s lingering effect on tourism to CanadaIt’s been more than four years since the onset of the pandemic and its devastating impact on the travel industry and new data from Statistics Canada shows the impact of Covid-19 lingers on. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for Monday June 10, 2024.CanadaJun 10
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Health Matters: U.S. death rate dropped 6% in 2023New data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the U.S. death rate dropped six per cent in 2023, with Covid-19 falling to the 10th leading cause of death. Joe Scarpelli has what you need to know and more in Health Matters for Aug. 9, 2024.Health MattersAug 9
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Ontario halts wastewater testing for COVID, other virusesOntario is officially ending its COVID-19 wastewater surveillance program today in a move some public health experts call shortsighted. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.Jul 31
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Alberta couple battles the CRA over $14K COVID benefit repayment billAbstract: An Alberta couple is in a big battle with the Canada Revenue Agency after receiving a repayment bill for benefits paid during COVID-19. As Tomasia DaSilva reports, they don’t believe they should have to pay back the $14,000 the CRA says is owed.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryJul 10
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NACI announces changes to the flu vaccine after strain disappearsHealth officials in Canada are changing plans for the annual flu vaccine after new research found a strain of seasonal influenza has completely vanished across the globe. Officials say the B-Yamagata influenza strain may have disappeared entirely after stringent measures were imposed during the covid-19 pandemic. Katherine Ward reports.Health MattersJul 30
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Vaccine mandate dropped for health care workersThe province has declared an end to the public health emergency. This also includes dropping the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health-care workers. Staff will still be part of a registry that tracks all vaccine history including measles, mumps and rubella. Richard Zussman and Keith Baldrey have all the details.BC1Jul 26
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 26Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry lifts the last remaining COVID-19 health order, by dropping B.C.’s vaccine mandate for health-care workers. How Metro Vancouver’s new board chair is addressing recent controversies along with the big questions that remain. And the Olympic “spy drone” scandal deepens, as allegations surface of the practice going back several years.Global BCJul 26
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Pressure mounting on Biden to drop out as presidentThe pressure is building on U.S. President Joe Biden — sidelined by COVID-19 — to drop out of the running for the presidency. Biden has been steadfast in saying he is strong and not going to quit, but political support and wealthy donors are backing away. As Eric Sorensen reports, close friends who love Biden...U.S. NewsJul 18
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Biden gets COVID as calls for president to drop out of election intensifyAs the Republican National Convention wraps up (RNC), Donald Trump prepares to accept his party’s nomination to run for president. With Joe Biden facing pressure to drop out after testing positive for COVID-19, Global’s Jackson Proskow joins us from Milwaukee with the latest updates. We also talk about what to expect from Trump’s speech and...The Morning ShowJul 18
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Biden gets COVID for 3rd time, has ‘mild symptoms’After promising some messaging of his own to counter the ongoing Republican National Convention (RNC), U.S. President Joe Biden’s campaign trail has been put on pause after he contracted COVID-19 for the third time. The president, however, reportedly has “mild symptoms.”PoliticsJul 18
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Cobourg Busker Festival returns for the first time since the pandemicThe Cobourg Busker Festival returned for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The popular event attracts performers from around the world. Germain Ma checked it out.EntertainmentJul 14