COVID-10

• COVID-19: Central Okanagan school district delaying distribution of rapid test kits

  The delay follows an advisory from Health Canada about potential risks with misusing the test kits or spilling them on skin.

  Health

  Feb 26, 2022
  
• Will the more deadly COVID-19 variants ruin our summer? Here’s what experts are saying

  What do the new coronavirus variants mean for summer plans, such as weddings, travel and BBQ gatherings at the park?

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2021
  
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• Coronavirus: Refugee advocates criticize Canada’s decision to resume deportations during pandemic

  The Canada Border Services Agency confirmed it resumed deportations as of Nov. 30, after halting most removals in March due to the pandemic.

  Canada

  Dec 2, 2020
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• Ottawa is in a second wave of COVID-19: Dr. Vera Etches

  Ottawa added 63 coronavirus cases on Friday as the city's top doctor confirmed the nation's capital is facing a second wave of the virus.

  Sep 18, 2020
• Dubai opens for tourists amid coronavirus pandemic

  With travel uncertain and the coronavirus still striking nations Dubai relies on for tourists, this city-state wants to begin coaxing people back to its beaches and its cavernous shopping malls.

  World

  Jul 7, 2020
• Large crowds expected at Jersey Shore for July 4th holiday — causing coronavirus fears

  With the July Fourth holiday weekend happening, that’s making some people nervous, particularly given the large crowds that have surfaced at some popular beach spots and poor compliance with mandated measures to help slow the spread of the virus.

  World

  Jul 3, 2020
• N.S. father advocates for flexible hospital visitations while son is in ICU

  The health authority says visitor limitations are still in place to protect hospitals from the virus.

  Health

  Jun 24, 2020
• Coronavirus: Short supply of medical oxygen worldwide leaves many gasping for air

  In wealthy Europe and North America, hospitals treat oxygen as a fundamental need, much like water or electricity. But in poor countries, from Peru to Bangladesh, it is in lethally short supply.

  World

  Jun 24, 2020
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• Fort Saskatchewan Hospital suspends labour, delivery services due to COVID-19 pandemic

  Anyone who was planning to deliver at the hospital is being redirected to other facilities.

  Health

  Apr 16, 2020