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• WHO scientists meeting with China want ‘more realistic’ COVID info amid infection surge

  Scientists advising the WHO say they want a "more realistic picture" about the COVID-19 situation from China's experts at a meeting Tuesday as worries grow about outbreaks in China

  Health

  Jan 3, 2023
  
• More investment needed to counter COVID-19 misinformation, Canada’s top doctor says

  Theresa Tam says more investments are needed to combat misinformation about vaccines and pandemic measures to ensure Canada is ready for possible new COVID-19 variants of concern.

  Health

  Dec 23, 2022
  
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• COVID-19: Saskatchewan reports 19 new deaths, 710 cases last week

  Of the cases reported last week, 49 per cent were 50 and older. The province also reported 19 new COVID-19 deaths last week.

  Health

  May 12, 2022
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• Sask. Health Minister Merriman calls declining COVID-19 booster shot a ‘mistake’ as BA.2 rises

  With BA.2 on the rise and just over half of residents boosted, Paul Merriman encouraged all to get a third shot to protect themselves and mitigate impacts of a potential new wave.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2022
• Saskatchewan health experts weigh in on possible impact of Omicron variant on holiday season

  It may take scientists two to four weeks before they fully understand how the new variant affect the population --including those with antibodies from previous COVID-19 infections.

  Health

  Nov 29, 2021
• Delta variant to account for 90% of COVID-19 cases in EU by end-August: health agency

  A recent analysis by Public Health England shows that COVID-19 vaccines made by Pfizer Inc, AstraZeneca provides protection against hospitalization from the Delta variant.

  Health

  Jun 23, 2021
• KFL&A Public Health announces no new cases for the first time in three months

  It has been more than three months since there were no new COVID-19 cases in Kingston, but KFL&A Public Health says the null case count is likely due to the long weekend.

  Canada

  May 25, 2021
• Saskatchewan reports lowest daily COVID-19 case count in more than 2 months

  In Saskatchewan on Sunday, 116 new cases and one death were recorded.

  Health

  May 23, 2021
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• COVID-19: 488 new cases in Manitoba Saturday, vaccine eligibility expands, fines increase

  Three more Manitobans have died due to COVID-19, the province said Saturday, as vaccine eligibility expands and fines increase for those repeatedly flouting public health orders.

  Health

  May 8, 2021
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• Manitoba sees 259 COVID-19 cases Sunday, new restrictions on northern First Nation

  Public health officials are advising anyone on Chemawawin Cree Nation to wear a mask whenever leaving home as the province sees 259 new cases of COVID-19 Sunday.

  Health

  Apr 25, 2021