Canada Covid-19 News

• U.S. lawmakers, advocates urge Ottawa to scrap ArriveCAN, open Nexus offices

  Prominent members of Congress like Rep. Elise Stefanik, a Republican, and Democrat Rep. Brian Higgins are also urging officials on both sides of the border to take action.

  Canada

  Aug 22, 2022
  
• Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine coverage flatlining as fall nears: ‘The stakes are high’

  Vaccination coverage has slowed in Canada, and with the fall approaching, experts are advising governments to work on ways to increase uptake in hopes of avoiding a serious wave.

  Health

  Aug 19, 2022
  
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• COVID-19 vaccines in Canada’s stockpile starting to expire as uptake slows

  The 1.5 million doses that have expired since January amount to less than two per cent of the 118 million doses delivered to Canada since December 2020.

  Canada

  Apr 13, 2022
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• 6th COVID-19 wave: Experts urge masking, boosters to tackle latest surge

  Health experts say mask mandates were taken off too quickly and need to be reconsidered before the situation gets out of control as Canada heads towards another COVID-19 wave.

  Canada

  Apr 4, 2022
• Ontario university study shows CBD may offer some protection against COVID-19

  A new study by researchers from the University of Waterloo shows that synthetic cannabidiol (CBD) may help offer some protection against COVID-19.

  Canada

  Jan 12, 2022
• University profs hope ‘domino’ effect will make COVID-19 vaccine mandate a campus norm

  Many academics applauded the long-called-for policy shift, while others have raised concerns that some schools' protocols don't go far enough.

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2021
• Provinces divided on making use of COVID-19 vaccine passports. Here’s why

  The COVID-19 vaccine certificate will be available to all citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents living in Canada who are fully vaccinated.

  Health

  Aug 11, 2021
• Communities say possible Canada-U.S. border reopening ‘overdue,’ but experts cautious

  Non-essential travel from the U.S. could potentially start by mid-August for fully vaccinated travellers, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the country's premiers last night.

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2021
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• Canadian study to look at effects of mixing COVID-19 vaccines

  Some 1,300 participants to be enrolled in clinical trials investigating the safety and effectiveness of using two different COVID-19 vaccines for the first and second dose.

  Health

  May 20, 2021
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• Canada may see 4th COVID-19 wave if restrictions eased too quickly, experts warn

  Daily COVID-19 cases are declining in Canada and vaccinations are ramping up, but experts say a fourth resurgence is possible if public health measures are lifted too quickly.

  Health

  May 18, 2021