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Avoiding next Ontario lockdown requires 85% vaccination rate, say scientists
New modelling released Wednesday by Ontario's COVID-19 science advisory table says more than 85 per cent of the eligible population needs to be vaccinated to avoid a lockdown this fall due to the highly contagious delta variant.
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Thai monks volunteer on COVID front line as cases surges
Monks on the Covid frontline. Some Buddhists in Thailand are taking matters into their own hands, to deal with the coronavirus.
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Manitoba extends restrictions, remote schooling for two weeks
Manitoba has extended its public health restrictions for another two weeks, including remote learning for students, but some still want the province to go further to stop the third wave.
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Your guide to COVID-19 reopening across Canada
Some provinces are already open with capacity restrictions in place. In the rest of Canada, plans for phased-in reopenings are tied to having a certain proportion of the population vaccinated.
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Vancouver teen 1 of 12 given Moderna vaccine instead of Pfizer
A teenager in Vancouver said she was accidentally given the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine instead of the Pfizer-BioNTech, which is the only one in Canada approved for children under 18. Vancouver Coastal Health says 12 children in all were...
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Alberta's Stage 1 reopening includes salons, patio dining
Alberta's bars and restaurants can now unfurl their patio umbrellas, and hair salons – along with tattoo parlours, tanning salons and nail salons – can reopen by appointment only.
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500 fully vaccinated health-care workers to attend Winnipeg Jets playoff game
Several hundred fully vaccinated health-care workers will be allowed into Bell MTS Place to watch the Winnipeg Jets in their upcoming Stanley Cup playoff series. The decision is facing criticism as Manitoba continues to report high...
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Ontario stay-at-home order expires, most restrictions remain in place
Ontario's stay-at-home order expired Wednesday, but the province says most public health and workplace restrictions will remain in place until it officially enters the first step of its reopening plan.
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Hospital crisis looms in Alberta, Saskatchewan as COVID-19 surges
Alberta and Saskatchewan have the highest active COVID-19 case rates in Canada, and doctors there are warning the situation will only get worse without government action.
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Pfizer-BioNTech says its COVID-19 vaccine safe, effective in kids aged 5-11
Pfizer and BioNTech say their COVID-19 vaccine induced a robust immune response in five- to 11-year-olds. They plan to seek approval to use the vaccine in children in that age range in the U.S., Europe and elsewhere as soon as possible.
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Alberta asks Ottawa for help to airlift COVID-19 patients out of province
Alberta's government is asking Ottawa for help to lessen pressure on the province's health-care system, which is overburdened with COVID-19 patients. That would include providing aero-medical evacuation capability to relocate patients...
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Vaccination rates are up, so why can't Canada reopen?
Dr. Barry Pakes of the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health explains why many parts of Canada shouldn't open up just yet.
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COVID-19 infections extremely rare among fully vaccinated: B.C. data
B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says data there shows that infections are extremely rare in those who have been immunized, with fully vaccinated individuals representing only 0.2 per cent of new cases since Dec. 27, 2020.
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CDC says fully vaccinated in U.S. can go maskless in most places
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has eased indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to stop wearing masks inside in most places.
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Tam discusses differences between the 2020 and 2021 pandemic summers in Canada
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's chief public health officer, says this summer could see more outdoor activities without triggering a resurgence of COVID cases this fall.
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Health minister outlines how public health restrictions can be lifted
Health Minister Patty Hajdu talks about how many Canadians need to be fully vaccinated before public health restrictions can be lifted.
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Expert panel recommends dropping hotel quarantine measures
The federal government should end its policy of mandatory three-day quarantine stays in designated facilities for air travellers returning to Canada in favour of letting people come up with their own quarantine plans, says a new report.
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Nova Scotia tightens border and imposes new COVID-19 restrictions
Nova Scotia is reporting another record high number of new COVID-19 cases and is bringing in new border and shopping restrictions to try to slow the spread.
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Nova Scotia's 1st drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic opens
A drive-thru vaccination clinic built from modified shipping containers opened in Halifax Monday morning for those 50 and older who have booked appointments.
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B.C. to offer 3 paid sick days for COVID-19
The B.C. government says it will give workers up to three paid days off for absences related to COVID-19, including time off waiting for test results or to self-isolate after a possible contact.
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Some provinces no longer offering 1st doses of AstraZeneca vaccine
The future use of the AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 vaccine in Canada is now in question due to concerns over an increased risk of rare but severe blood clots and an unpredictable future supply. Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan are no...
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B.C., Alberta among latest provinces to pause use of AstraZeneca vaccine for 1st dose
Seven Canadian provinces have now paused the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for first doses, and some are questioning why Canada is due to accept more than 600,000 doses next week.
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More restrictions on the way for Alberta
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced further public health measures to curb rising COVID-19 case counts. Details of the measures are to be released on May 4.
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Alberta cracking down on COVID-19 restriction violations
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced basic fines for violations of public health measures are doubling to $2,000, and repeat offenders would face tougher enforcement protocols.