There are 205 people in intensive care due to COVID-19, which is an increase of five compared with Thursday.
Ontario reports record number of new COVID-19 cases with more than 16,700 infections
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Biden to pledge 500M free rapid COVID 19 tests as Omicron surges
Joe Biden is detailing major changes to his COVID-19 winter plan in a speech scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.
PCR tests now required upon return to Canada for any length of travel amid Omicron
The PCR testing measure includes Canadians re-entering the country from trips abroad that were less than 72 hours, a group that was previously exempt from the requirement.
Dr. Jonie Girouard Video Exposed: Was She Really Giving Out Medical Certificates For Fake Vaccine Exemptions?
Dr. Jonie Girouard Video Exposed While giving out fake vaccine exemptions to…
Kidney Cancer In Children: 5 Kg Wilm’s Tumour Was Operated Out From A 5-Yr-Old Somali Girl: Signs To Watch Out For
A girl with a 5kg Wilms’ tumor is saved by doctors in…
Omicron symptoms ‘totally different’ from Delta COVID-19 variant: South African doctor
The South African doctor who identified the Omicron variant of COVID-19 says its symptoms seem milder than previous variants of the disease.
Alberta seniors warn others after CERB disrupts pension payments: ‘I can’t go on like this’
‘People phoned in directly to ask if they were eligible and were told that they were to receive the benefits — and then later were penalized for it.’
Why are heart attacks becoming common in young people? Reason explained
Why are heart attacks becoming common in young people? Doctors say heart…
COVID disrupted global malaria fight, leading to thousands more deaths: WHO
The figures for last year could have been much worse though, with WHO saying its original projection anticipated a possible doubling of malaria-related deaths in 2020.
Italy tightens restrictions on unvaccinated as COVID-19 cases spike
Italy has tightened restrictions on its unvaccinated population as the country begins to see a rise in infections across the region.
Windsor-Essex health unit reinstates tougher COVID-19 measures amid surge of cases
The new measures from Windsor Essex County Health Unit, which go beyond provincial regulations, take effect on Friday at 12:01 a.m. and will remain in place until further notice.
Why exempt U.S. from new travel restrictions? Feds point to low Omicron transmission
According to the new travel rules, anyone coming into Canada from a country other than the U.S. will have to be tested for COVID on arrival, then isolate and await their results.
Travelling amid Omicron: What COVID-19 tests are needed to get to Canada, U.S.
PCR? Rapid antigen? Many travellers say they’re still uncertain about which COVID-19 tests they need to enter either country amid the flurry of new restrictions.
Blood Services to recommend ending ban on donations from gay men
Canadian Blood Services says it plans to submit its recommendation to end the gay blood ban to Health Canada within the next two weeks.
Canadians 18+ should be offered COVID booster 6 months after 2nd shot: NACI
The decision comes after the Canadian government requested NACI to quickly provide the latest directives on booster use in light of the Omicron COVID-19 variant.
Newark cop was intoxicated, on his cell phone when he struck and killed nurse with his car
An off-duty New Jersey police officer who was arrested and charged in…
People who survive severe COVID are 2.5 times as likely to die within a year as those not infected
Severe COVID: Long Covid may lead to an increased risk of death…
U.S. finalizing new COVID-19 travel rules to counter Omicron variant spread: officials
Among the policies being considered is a requirement that all air travellers to the U.S. be tested for COVID-19 within a day of boarding their flight.
Family members of COVID-19 victims reflect as Ontario reaches 10K deaths
Ontario has hit a grim milestone with the number of reported COVID-19-related deaths in the province reaching 10,000.
Omicron variant: Canada expands travel ban, seeks booster guidance
Canada is restricting travel from three more African countries and seeking guidance on COVID-19 boosters amid the emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
