The update comes after President Joe Biden called for wider vaccination to curb the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant, which was first detected in southern Africa.
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New COVID-19 variant has nations stopping air travel from southern Africa
Britain, Germany and Italy are among several nations enacting travel bans from southern Africa after a new COVID-19 variant was discovered there.
Canadians divided over when COVID-19 vaccine mandates should be lifted: poll
The Ipsos poll found the number of Canadians who want to wait longer for mandates to end is higher than those who want them gone immediately — but not by much.
Pfizer sues employee for allegedly stealing confidential COVID-19 vaccine documents
In a complaint filed in court, Pfizer said Chun Xiao Li breached her confidentiality agreement by uploading more than 12,000 files without permission to her personal accounts.
COVID-19: Middlesex-London Health Unit reports 18 cases Wednesday
Outside of the Middlesex-London Health Unit, nearby SWPH reported 22 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday while Lambton Public Health reported five cases.
COVID-19 vaccine for kids: What Canadian parents should know
Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for kids? How do I get my child vaccinated? Here are answers to these and other questions about the vaccine.
Germany to pass 100,000 deaths from COVID-19 as virus surges again
Germany is poised to pass the mark of 100,000 deaths from COVID-19 this week, a somber milestone that several of its neighbors crossed months ago but which Western Europe’s most populous nation had hoped to avoid. Discipline, a robust health care system and the rollout of multiple vaccines — one of them homegrown — were…
Latest COVID-19 outbreak in South Korea linked to little-known church as cases surge
The country reported a new daily record of 4,116 cases for Tuesday and is battling a spike in serious cases that is straining hospitals.
New Zealand to start reopening borders in January for fully vaccinated travellers
The border will first be reopened to New Zealanders returning from other countries, followed by tourists and other travellers in April.
Conservatives call for all MPs to vote on House of Commons COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Tory whip Blake Richards asked Commons Speaker Anthony Rota on Tuesday to rule that the body that governs the House does not have the authority to impose a mandate.