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COVID-19: What needs to be done differently during the 3rd wave?
Infectious disease specialist Dr. Lynora Saxinger discusses the rising COVID-19 case numbers across Canada and what needs to be done differently for the third wave.
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Young COVID patients showing up confused, sweaty and grey, rural Alberta doctor says
Anesthesiologist Dr. Everett Zdrill of Edson, Alta., says the current wave of COVID-19 patients in the province is younger and becoming 'sicker with COVID in numbers we've never seen before.'(Credit: Alberta Health Services)
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Why the Czech Republic is being hit hard by the 3rd wave
Experts say poor contact tracing and vaccine hesitancy are among the reasons why the Czech Republic now has some of the highest COVID-19 infection and death rates in the world, despite having low rates earlier in the pandemic.
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Canada ranks worst in nursing home deaths, study finds
A new report released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information found that the proportion of COVID-19 deaths in long-term care homes represented 69 per cent of Canada's overall COVID-19 deaths, well above the international average.
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Manitoba reduces store capacity to 10 per cent, keeps shopping malls open
Manitoba Deputy Premier & Acting Health Minister Kelvin Goertzen joins Power & Politics to discuss his government's decision to add new restrictions and extend closures by two weeks.
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Alberta doctor disappointed province not reimposing mask mandate
Alberta Medical Association's Dr. Michelle Bailey tells, Power & Politics, the delta variant and the lack of more pandemic measures contributed to an increase in cases in the province.
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Alberta doctor explains why they're starting 'alternative' COVID-19 briefings
Emergency room physician Dr. Joe Vipond says their group is filling a void left by the lack of briefings from Alberta health officials.
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Canada must not 'under-invest' in pandemic recovery, says Duclos
Treasury Board President Jean-Yves Duclos says the federal government will support Canadians for 'as long as it takes.' He says Canada must continue investing in its economy to exit the pandemic more quickly. Watch Rosemary Barton Live...
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We'll take any vaccine that is available, says Nova Scotia premier
Iain Rankin, premier of Nova Scotia, told CBC's chief political correspondent, Rosemary Barton, that there are few AstraZeneca vaccines left in the province but that the government will take any vaccine that is available to get 'shots in...
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'We saw this wave coming' | Brian Bowman
Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman joins Power & Politics to discuss rising case counts in Manitoba and if the province should have implemented restrictions sooner.
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Climbing COVID-19 cases prompt calls for Ontario to halt reopening
As new cases of COVID-19 in Ontario hit their highest point since late January and with variants now making up more than half the cases, some experts say now is not the time to be opening back up.
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COVID-19 variants will soon dominate Quebec
Coronavirus variants are on the verge of becoming dominant in Quebec and the province’s current measures to control spread are not enough, say experts.
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Europe sees a 3rd wave of COVID-19, propelled by variants
European leaders address concerns about the AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine by getting the shot amid a third wave of the coronavirus, much of it propelled by variants.
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Protesters across Europe clash with police over COVID curbs
Coronavirus restrictions trigger resistance across Europe - as countries brace for another wave of infections.
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Canadians who saved during pandemic expected to go on spending spree
Workers who maintained their income during the last year have saved up a fortune under lockdowns and could soon go on a spending spree. We talk to some of the people who are counting on it.
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Bolivia cemeteries overwhelmed as coronavirus deaths mount
COVID-19 situation is particularly dire in Bolivia where a rise in deaths is overwhelming funeral homes and cemeteries.
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S Africa looking to roll out AstraZeneca jab in ‘stepped manner’
South African health authorities are working with international scientists to draw up new COVID vaccination strategy after original plan’s suspension.
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How to avoid another wave of COVID-19 infections in Canada
It would be 'foolish' to allow another wave of COVID-19 infections in Canada because we know enough about how the virus is spread to prevent it, says infectious disease specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch.
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O'Toole says a mid-pandemic election would be "inappropriate" but his party is ready
Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole responds to questions about comparisons made between his party and the U.S. Republicans and a possible pandemic election during a Q&A for a Greater Vancouver Board of Trade event.
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Dr. Tam cautions against easing public health measures
Canada's Chief Public Health officer spoke with reporters on Friday about vacinations and the spread of new variants of the COVID-19 virus.
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Don't 'over interpret' information on new variants of COVID-19, says epidemiologist.
Dr. Christopher Labos says research on mutated strains of the virus is too preliminary to draw firm conclusions.
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With Ontario care home outbreaks worse than ever, calls renew for military support
A coronavirus variant hit a Barrie, Ont., long-term care home hard despite warnings to separate sick residents. Now with 40 per cent of care homes in the province experiencing outbreaks, many are asking why the military hasn't been...
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One-third of Ontario long-term care homes are dealing COVID-19 outbreaks
There are COVID-19 outbreaks in one-third of all Ontario long-term care homes, and critics say residents are not being vaccinated quickly enough.
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Thailand boosts COVID-19 restrictions
The country has been viewed as a success story in containing the virus, but now it is contending with a second and stronger wave.