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With respiratory illness season here, Manitoba experts say ‘get that booster shot’It’s the season of coughs, sniffles and aches, but it’s not just the flu. A bump in COVID numbers and lowered immunity have experts reminding Manitobans to get vaccinated.Nov 15, 2023
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40% of Canadians don’t plan to get updated COVID-19 booster shot: pollAccording to an Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News, 40 per cent of Canadians don’t plan to get an updated COVID-19 booster shot this fall. 23 per cent of those were concerned about the safety of the shot.CanadaNov 1, 2023
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Halloween health check with Dr. Isaac BogochDr. Isaac Bogoch provides a timely Halloween COVID update, sharing tips on safe trick-or-treating and addresses concerns about post-party health impacts. He also discusses the new H-V-1 variant, booster shot statistics, and insights into the fall COVID and flu season.The Morning ShowOct 30, 2023
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COVID-19 IPSOS booster pollThe latest COVID-19 booster campaigns are underway, but how likely are people to go out and get their shots? Sean Simpson from IPSOS discusses the findings from their latest poll.Global News Morning BCNov 1, 2023
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Lethbridge pharmacy faces challenge in initial vaccine rolloutsFrom influenza to COVID boosters and RSV shots, one Lethbridge pharmacy says they’ve run into a few challenges in the first two weeks of the vaccine campaign. Sarah Jones reports.Oct 31, 2023
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Will B.C.’s short-term rental restrictions mean less travel opportunities?While B.C.’s new legislation on short-term rentals is meant to bolster long-term housing, some are concerned few vacation rentals will mean higher price tags for hotels. Richard Zussman reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCOct 17, 2023
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COVID checkup and the fall waveDr. Isaac Bogoch joins TMS for an update on the COVID situation in Canada. He also discusses accessibility issues surrounding rapid tests, and when the general public can expect to get their fall booster shots.The Morning ShowOct 3, 2023
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COVID boosters in SaskatchewanAs fall rolls around, the Saskatchewan Ministry of health is expecting an increase in COVID activity. The government recently announcing a new booster shot is available.Global News at 5 SaskatoonSep 27, 2023
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Health Matters: NACI recommends getting a fall COVID booster shotThe National Advisory Committee on Immunization is recommending Canadians get another COVID-19 vaccine booster shot this fall. Global News Morning speaks with Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch about the recommendation.Global News Morning BCJul 13, 2023
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Canadians urged to get COVID-19 booster this fallNACI is recommending Canadians get another booster if it’s been at least six months since their last shot or COVID-19 infection. It comes as health officials prepare for a potentially difficult respiratory illness season. Richard Zussman reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCJul 12, 2023
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Elections in fourth wave to booster shots: Dr. Bogoch answers COVID-19 questionsEpidemiologist Dr. Isaac Bogoch checks in with The Morning Show to answer the latest September coronavirus questions.The Morning ShowAug 30, 2021
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Riverview long-term care home owner calls for third dose vaccines for seniorsThere are growing calls for a COVID-19 vaccine booster for seniors. While some other regions in Canada have chosen to provide the most vulnerable with a third shot, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have yet to move forward with plans. Global’s Shelley Steeves reports.CanadaAug 23, 2021
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Sask. COVID-19 cases point to less spread among fully-vaccinated, possibility of boosters: expertsSome Saskatchewan doctors say case numbers show lowered rates of COVID-19 among the fully-vaccinated, and booster shots may be needed.Global News at 10 ReginaAug 24, 2021
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Global News Peterborough Update 1: Aug 17, 2021We continue to hear more from Peterborough residents and candidate as the federal election campaigns kick off. And — US health officials expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for all Americans soon. Here’s Noor Ibrahim with your CHEX news update.Aug 17, 2021
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Can the federal election be held safely during the fourth wave of COVID-19?Epidemiologist Raywat Deonandan shares insight on rising COVID-19 case counts, safety precautions around the federal election, booster shots and why he says he’d avoid going to the movies.Global News Morning TorontoAug 17, 2021
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Ontario to offer 3rd COVID-19 shot to ‘vulnerable’ populations, 1st shot to ages 12+Ontario’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Kieran Moore announced Tuesday that the province would provide a third shot – a booster shot – to “vulnerable Ontarians,” including, transplant recipients and those actively being treated for blood cancers. A third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will also be offered to those in high-risk congregated settings,...Aug 17, 2021
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COVID-19: Boris Johnson reverses course on vaccine passports for England, announces UK booster programBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Tuesday that the government had scrapped plans for a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine passport system for entry into nightclubs and crowded outdoor and indoor events in England, though he cautioned it wasn’t completely off the table. Johnson also announced a COVId-19 vaccine booster shot program for those over 50...WorldSep 14, 2021
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WHO changes guidelines for COVID booster shotsDr. Isaac Bogoch joins us for a check-up on the latest health headlines, including the new Omicron subvariant that’s been dubbed ‘the one to watch’ and the new WHO guidance on booster shots.The Morning ShowApr 3, 2023
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Inside Moderna: Making boosters and tracking variantsWill Canadians need a COVID-19 booster shot? Some scientists say the current data doesn’t support it, but Moderna, which holds some of the earliest research on how its vaccines are performing, say we may need a booster by Christmas. In a Canadian exclusive, The New Reality goes inside Moderna’s Boston facilities as it fights to...The New RealityOct 2, 2021
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Focus BC Extra: Province grapples with capacity limits, booster shotsGlobal BC reporters Keith Baldrey and Richard Zussman look at the province’s new restrictions in Northern B.C. and look ahead to COVID changes expected next week.PoliticsOct 17, 2021