Tag Archives: Health
Shahab warning about COVID spread at work
As COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise in Saskatchewan, the province's top doctor is reminding people to be careful at work.During the Tuesday COVID-19 update, Dr. Saqib Shahab, the province's chie...
Apr 14, 2021
Premier Francois Legault softens rules for outdoor mask use following criticism
MONTREAL - Quebec Premier Francois Legault softened some rules surrounding outdoor mask wearing on Wednesday after criticism from the public and members of the political opposition. On Tuesday, Legaul...
Apr 14, 2021
Province reports 193 new cases, 222 recoveries, one death in Saskatchewan
The provincial government has reported 193 new cases in Saskatchewan, including 222 recoveries and one death. This brings the provincial total to 37,085 cases; 34,102 recoveries and 2,525 cases consid...
Apr 14, 2021
Ontario sees vaccine supply issues, Ottawa keeps AstraZeneca on the market
Ontario blamed a vaccine shortage in some areas on a delayed shipment Wednesday as Ottawa pledged to keep pumping out Oxford-AstraZeneca shots following a safety review that found the product's benefi...
Apr 14, 2021
Need proof AstraZeneca works? Look to United Kingdom, says Regina doctor
Infectious disease physician Dr. Alex Wong's advice regarding the AstraZeneca vaccine remains the same: Take the first vaccine offered.Wong was speaking to the Greg Morgan Morning Show on Wednesday, a...
Apr 14, 2021
New pathway to residency for 90,000 essential workers and graduates: Mendicino
Ottawa is creating a new pathway to permanent residency for 90,000 essential workers and international graduates who are currently in Canada, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino said Wednesday. The n...
Apr 14, 2021
Blood clots may be linked to AstraZeneca vaccine but still very rare: Health Canada
OTTAWA - Health Canada says a new and extremely rare blood clotting syndrome may be linked to Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine but the benefits of the vaccine still far outweigh the risks.The conclusions co...
Apr 14, 2021
AstraZeneca very safe, effective, with extremely rare risk of clots: Health Canada
OTTAWA - There is enough evidence to say the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine may cause very rare blood clots but the shot is still extremely safe, very effective and will remain on the Canadian market, Hea...
Apr 14, 2021
7,000 more overdose deaths since B.C. declared public health emergency in 2016
Calls for bold, courageous and compassionate actions were made Wednesday by top health officials and advocates as British Columbia marked the fifth anniversary of its deadly overdose crisis.Chief coro...
Apr 14, 2021
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Tuesday, April 13, 2021
The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 269,702 new vaccinations administered for a total of 8,598,...
Apr 13, 2021