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• Canada’s 1st confirmed COVID case was reported in Toronto 2 years ago today

  “Ontarians can rest assured that the province’s integrated health-care system today is far more prepared to respond to any potential health risks than in the past,” Elliott said.

  Canada

  Jan 25
  
• Unvaccinated patients and staffing shortages: A look inside the ICU at one Toronto hospital

  In the intensive care unit of Humber River Hospital are numerous examples of why doctors warn the Omicron variant doesn't always produce a "mild" version of the disease.

  Canada

  Jan 21
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• Canadians’ support for lockdowns, government dips amid Omicron COVID-19 wave: poll

  The Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News found only 49 per cent of Canadians approve of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's response to the latest COVID-19 surge.

  Canada

  Jan 19
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• COVID-19 hospitalizations hit staggering 10,000 patients as provinces set new records

  A Global News analysis of provincial health data shows there are now 10,038 patients receiving care in hospital. Of those, 1,148 people are in intensive care units.

  Health

  Jan 17
• Approval of Pfizer COVID-19 pills coming in 7-10 days: Health Canada

  Canadian health leaders have been publicly calling for the medication to be approved. The pills prevent the virus that causes COVID-19 from reproducing within a patient's body.

  Health

  Jan 13
• Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens’ COVID-19 hiatus ends with 5-1 loss to Boston Bruins

  The excitement of the Canadiens returning to the ice for the first time in 12 days lasted just 15 minutes of hockey. Then reality struck. Brian Wilde has more.

  Canada

  Jan 12
• When will the Omicron wave end? Data suggests it could be soon, but experts are wary

  Data out of South Africa shows the latest COVID-19 wave, driven by the Omicron variant, is falling and could spell a future of the pandemic that is less acute than previous waves.

  Health

  Jan 8
• Interactive

  COVID-19 vaccine and booster tracker: How many Canadians are vaccinated?

  This Globalnews.ca project keeps track of how many Canadians have received first, second and third vaccine doses, and how Canada compares with the international community.

  Canada

  Jan 7
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• Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan says he has tested positive for COVID-19

  O'Regan said he tested positive after taking a rapid test, adding he will stay in self-isolation and continue to follow public health guidelines.

  Health

  Dec 27, 2021
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• Canadians preparing to shop for Boxing Week despite ‘softer’ sales, inventory: survey

  Despite what experts describe as a years-long decline, a new survey points to the vast majority of Canadians as still planning to shop during the biggest shopping day of the year.

  Canada

  Dec 27, 2021