COVID-19

• Niagara’s COVID-19 vaccination plan expected to be a month behind much of the province

  Niagara's regional council says it's not quite ready to take on bookings for coronavirus vaccines.

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• Study to probe level of COVID-19 transmission in Vancouver schools

  The study will use blood tests from staff members in the Vancouver School District to see how many have been exposed to COVID-19 at some point during the pandemic.

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• B.C. to prioritize COVID-19 outbreaks and clusters with first doses of AstraZeneca vaccine

  Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says the province is unsure on exactly how many doses will arrive next week.

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• Florida officials accused of prioritizing wealthy seniors for coronavirus vaccines

  The revelations were the latest example of wealthy Floridians getting earlier access to vaccines, even as the state has lagged in efforts to get poorer residents vaccinated.

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• Canada adds 2,832 new COVID-19 cases as premiers blame feds for delayed vaccine shots

  The new data brings the country's total COVID-19 cases to that of 878,396.

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• Watchdog investigates after Montreal police discover 65-year-old woman dead inside her home

  On the officers' first visit to the home, the 65-year old woman allegedly told police that she was voluntarily self-isolating because she feared contracting COVID-19.

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• Coronavirus: Numbers dwindling, but 36 new cases announced for Interior Health

  Interior Health said the outbreak at Kelowna General Hospital is at seven cases – six patients and one staff. Two deaths are also connected to the outbreak.

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• Coronavirus: Dogs could benefit from Manitoba’s new public health orders

  Manitoba's new COVID-19 public health orders come into effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday will ease restrictions on dog facilities, meaning pet owners can again go to training or a vet.

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• Hamilton-area MP calls for major easing of Ontario’s COVID-19 restrictions

  MP David Sweet's comments are the latest in a string of conflicting stances taken by politicians and health experts. Many say mixed messaging is taking a toll on our mental health.

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• Coronavirus: City of Winnipeg extends temporary patio registration program for restaurants

  Businesses will need to review the requirements for summer operation and submit a new registration, complete with fees, to participate in the temporary patio program.

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