Scientists across Canada are using a range of technologies to produce immunity against SARS-CoV-2.
More than 100 groups around the world are racing to produce a vaccine against COVID-19, with most of the attention focused on front-runners currently in Phase 3 clinical trials in the U.S. and overseas.
But Canada has...
NRPH reports new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Monday and one new death.
Despite Monday's increase, which is one of the higher since the second wave was declared, along with this weekend's 14 new cases, the number of active cases has dropped significantly in recent weeks according to regional statistics.
There...
Ottawa Public Health is reporting 52 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday, a dip compared to daily spikes in new infections seen in early October.
OPH’s latest daily report follows increases of 67 coronavirus cases on Sunday and 70 on Saturday, continuing a downward trend since Ottawa reported...
A campaign by coronavirus-stricken aviation giants to persuade the world it’s safe to fly has been questioned by one of the scientists whose research it draws upon.
Dr. David Freedman, a U.S. infectious diseases specialist, said he declined to take part in a recent presentation by global airline body IATA...
Three hospitals in Toronto are facing COVID-19 outbreaks, with several patients and staff confirmed to be infected.
St. Joseph’s Health Centre in the west end, as of this morning, has seven active COVID-19 positive patients and 11 active COVID-19 positive staff related to the outbreaks.
The total number of patient cases...
Amid rising COVID-19 case numbers, the Manitoba government has issued more targeted restrictions for the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region, which come into effect on Monday, Oct. 19.
These new rules include:
Reducing gathering sizes to five people for both indoor and outdoor public and private gatherings. This excludes household members for...
Two hospitals in the city core have declared outbreaks of COVID-19.
St. Joseph’s Hospital, at 30 The Queensway, and the University Health Network’s (UHN) Toronto Western Hospital, located at 399 Bathurst Street, are both reporting outbreaks of the disease within certain units.
In a statement, St. Joseph’s said it’s “managing a...
Manitoba's top doctor says he'll be announcing more COVID-19 restrictions for Winnipeg and area soon, likely today.
Dr. Brent Roussin says cases of coronavirus continue to rise in the city because some people are ignoring his public health orders.
The province recorded a record 173 new cases yesterday including 133 in...
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is warning of a potential COVID-19 exposure risk at a pair of businesses in Saskatchewan:
Regina
Oct. 13 – Costco Wholesale, 2110 Anaquod Road, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Yorkton
Oct. 9 and 10 – Tim Hortons, 160 Broadway St. E Unit 1, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Public health officials...
