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Should Canadians who have already received the AstraZeneca shot be worried?
Experts Sabina Vohra-Miller and Dr. Seema Marwhaha join Power & Politics to discuss the risks and benefits of COVID-19 vaccines, after national panel guidance called mRNA shots "preferred."
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A doctor’s perspective on blood clot risks from COVID-19 vaccines
Infectious disease specialist Dr. Susy Hota answers questions about the risk of blood clots from the AstraZeneca-Oxford or Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines and how that risk compares to other medications.
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Health Canada's chief adviser breaks down risk of blood clots
Dr. Supriya Sharma talks about the risk of getting a blood clot from a vaccine or birth control.
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AstraZeneca vaccine comes under further pressure in EU, UK
While the EMA says ‘possible link’ found between the jab and ‘unusual’ blood clots, the UK offers young people alternative shot due to risks.
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Mexico gov't says it will continue to use AstraZeneca
The AstraZeneca jab is largely considered Latin America’s most viable vaccine option, with both Mexico and Argentina signing agreements with the pharmaceutical giant to produce the vaccine.
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AstraZeneca now only recommended for Canadians over 55
Canada’s vaccine advisory committee has changed its advice and now says the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine should only be given to people aged 55 and up following concerns it could be linked to a rare blood clot.
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Attacks on health care in Syria take 'catastrophic' toll: IRC
Al Jazeera Look at the legacy of a decade of attacks on healthcare facilities in rebel-controlled areas of Syria.
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Pregnant, breastfeeding women met with mixed messages about COVID-19 vaccines
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should have the choice to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, says a growing chorus of experts. But official guidelines vary from province to province creating confusion and frustration, especially among women on...
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New Brunswick weighs COVID-19 risks in Atlantic bubble with Nova Scotia
New Brunswick's Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Jennifer Russell says the Atlantic provinces have to be very cautious about controlling the coronavirus because of overstretched health-care systems.
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Consider COVID-19 risks of holiday celebrations, urges WHO chief
'We all need to consider whose life we might be gambling with' during holiday celebrations because of the coronavirus, says World Health Organization director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
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Quebec nursing homes expected to get 1st COVID-19 vaccines
Quebec, which has recorded the most deaths from COVID-19 in Canada, is slated to be the first jurisdiction in the country to get its allotted vaccine doses, with long-term care homes at the very top of its priority list.
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COVID-19 economic recovery requires sustained spending, Freeland says
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said the government can afford to continue spending on emergency support programs to help the Canadian economy through the 'coronavirus recession,' warning that ending them too early would imperil the...
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Respirologist on risk of airborne transmission of COVID-19
Dr. Samir Gupta says there is not yet enough evidence to show significant spread of the coronavirus through airborne transmission.
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The complications of resuming surgeries during pandemic
Many provinces are starting to resume non-emergency surgeries delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s a complicated balance of trying to clear the backlogs and keeping patients safe.
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Movie fans consider the risks of COVID-19
CBC News asked three major film fans how they feel about returning to the theatre during a pandemic.
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Alberta reopens movie theatres, gyms and bars
Life in Alberta is starting to look normal again with the latest wave of businesses and facilities being reopened. But the risks are still there.
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Trudeau questioned about CSIS report
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with reporters on Thursday.
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WHO suspends clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19
WHO suspends clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19
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1 Day Sooner Plans To Inject Volunteers With COVID-19 In Search For A Cure
Would you volunteer to be deliberately infected with COVID-19? It’s a serious question. In an effort to speed up the development of a vaccine, 1 Day Sooner is asking volunteers to sign up for its so-called human challenge trials that...
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Trudeau questioned about Canadian Forces members testing positive for COVID-19
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with reporters on Friday.
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Big risk for new Ontario openings is 'complacency,' says infectious disease specialist
Dr. Isaac Bogoch urges sticking to the public health rules but says the country can still expect outbreaks even with vigilance.
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Movie theatres begin reopening in parts of Canada
Some cinemas in Alberta are opening for movie screenings this weekend, with locations in B.C. scheduled to open next week. Screenings will be staggered and concessions limited to ensure physical distancing. Masks will be provided for...
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WHO advises countries to take a 'risk management' approach to reopening services
The World Health Organization says that as countries reopen services, they need to assess how much of the coronavirus is in circulation and weigh it against the increased risk raised by social gatherings.
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US essential workers risk their health to keep economy running
Essential workers are keeping the American economy humming, at great risk to themselves and their families.