Pregnant people in Ontario are now able to book a COVID-19 vaccine after the Ministry of Health on Friday announced pregnancy had been moved up to the “highest risk” category in the provincial rollout.
Obstetricians had for days been calling on the government to prioritize expectant mothers for vaccination after...
With COVID-19 cases still rising and hospitals nearing capacity, intensive-care doctors in Quebec and Ontario are bracing for the worst, as they start to see the impact of people flouting pandemic rules during the holidays.
Michael Warner, medical director of critical care at Toronto’s Michael Garron Hospital, said he expects...
The Public Health Agency of Canada confirmed late Friday night that the country’s first case of the South African variant of COVID-19 has been detected in Alberta.
On Friday afternoon, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced on Twitter that the province had detected its first case...
Saskatchewan reported 146 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, along with three more deaths and 227 recoveries.
There are 172 people in hospital, 19 are in the ICU.
There were 2,403 doses of COVID-19 vaccine given across the province on Thursday.
The province continues to recommend against all non-essential travel. The government said...
For decades, the ice shelf helping to hold back one of the fastest-moving glaciers in Antarctica has gradually thinned. Analysis of satellite images reveals a more dramatic process in recent years: From 2017 to 2020, large icebergs at the ice shelf’s edge broke off, and the glacier sped up.
Since...
Health Canada has approved the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech, paving the way for vaccinations to begin countrywide next week.
Dr. Supriya Sharma, the chief medical adviser at Health Canada who oversaw the review process, said it is “a critical milestone in our fight against COVID-19.”
“This is a momentous...
Nova Scotians who are between the ages of 65 and 69 are now eligible to book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine.
"Given the number of people in this age group, it's likely we won't be able to drop down an age cohort in the next few weeks," explained Premier...
Videos containing COVID-19 vaccine misinformation will be removed from YouTube, the platform announced today. Content about a vaccine that contradicts information from health experts or the World Health Organization won’t be permitted.
“A COVID-19 vaccine may be imminent, therefore we’re ensuring we have the right policies in place to be...
NASA is seeking proposals for two new private astronaut missions to the International Space Station as part of the agency’s efforts to open space to more people than ever before. With these opportunities, U.S. commercial companies will continue to play an essential role in establishing a sustained presence in...
Alberta Health Services says everyone that has booked a COVID-19 immunization will get one despite long lineups happening at clinics throughout the province.
“We understand everyone is eager to receive their immunization. We want to reassure those who booked their appointment that they will be vaccinated,” AHS said Thursday in...
