covid-19 vaccines

• Coronavirus: Chaotic scene at Newmarket COVID-19 vaccination site prompts change

  On Thursday, seniors over the age of 80 attempted to get their vaccinations at Ray Twinney Recreation Complex. Instead, many endured lengthy waits in bone-chilling temperatures.

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  Mar 5
• Dr. Bonnie Henry apologizes for ‘bad communications’ with people whose 2nd vaccine dose was cancelled

  The vaccinations were pushed back until the summer.

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  Mar 5
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• Johnson & Johnson vaccine approved in Canada. How does it compare to the others?

  Four coronavirus vaccines are now approved for use in Canada. We look at the key features for each and how it is being administered.

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  Mar 5
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• Extended gap between COVID-19 vaccine shots could fast-track vaccination: feds

  Several provinces across Canada have given nod to the NACI advisory to fast-track the vaccination process.

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  Mar 4
• Coronavirus: Ottawa to start administering COVID-19 vaccines in shelters

  Clients of six homeless shelters in Ottawa will begin receiving initial doses of the COVID-19 vaccine this week, according to the city's medical officer of health.

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  Mar 3
• AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine not recommended for people in Canada over age 65: NACI

  Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization is not recommending the newly approved COVID-19 vaccine from AstraZeneca be used on people aged 65 or older.

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  Mar 1
• COVID-19: Alberta medical students left behind in province’s Phase 1 vaccinations

  Each day, student health-care learners perform many of the same duties their leaders do -- from getting a patient's medical history to doing physical exams. 

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  Feb 26
• B.C. researchers seek participants in study on long-term effects of COVID-19 vaccines

  The study aims to track any potential adverse reactions to COVID-19 vaccines.

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  Feb 25
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• Ontario lays out COVID-19 vaccine timeline for seniors, feds urged to plan rollout to Indigenous people in cities

  The Ontario government's plan would see residents aged 80 and older receive shots starting the third week of March, though officials said much depends on the supply of vaccines.

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  Feb 24
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• Coronavirus: Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccination portal, service desk to open on March 15

  An online booking system and service desk will become available on March 15 and people in that 80 and older age range, or those booking, for them can access it.

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  Feb 24