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With summer officially kicking off in Canada this week, travel, weddings, BBQs and other social events are on the table. Should a COVID-19 booster be part of your summer holiday plans?

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COVID-19 no longer a global health emergency – but ‘battle is not over’: WHO

The COVID-19 pandemic is no longer a global health emergency, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Friday.

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Lack of Ontario long COVID strategy risks care: ministry documents

TORONTO — Ontario’s lack of a long COVID strategy has led the health sector to cobble together “fragmented” clinics that are at risk of closure and may lead to little to no support for patients, internal Ministry of Health documents warn.Long COVID is not yet well understood, but the current and likely rising volume of patients will have an effect on Ontario’s recovery and may place added pressures on emergency rooms, say the documents obtained under a Freedom of Information request.“Ontario does not have a coordinated approach to care for patients with PCC (Post COVID-19 Condition),” the health ministry’s strategic policy branch wrote last June.“While some providers are responding to the immediate demand for post-COVID care, these offerings are insufficient, fragmented, and unsustainable without dedicated funding.”Between 10 and 20 per cent of people who have had COVID-19 still experience symptoms 12 or more weeks post-infection, the documents note. Researchers estimate 1.4 million Canadians are living with long COVID.

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U.S. ending COVID-19 vaccine mandates for travellers, federal workers

COVID-19 vaccine requirement for international travellers entering the United States next week, the White House announced Monday.The mandate for air travellers, as well as a separate order covering federal government workers and contractors, will come to an end on May 11 — the same day the national public health emergency related to the pandemic will be lifted.The administration will also “start the process to end” vaccine mandates for early childhood educators in the Head Start program, health-care workers and “certain noncitizens at the land border” on the same day, a statement from the White House said.“Our COVID-19 vaccination requirements bolstered vaccination across the nation, and our broader vaccination campaign has saved millions of lives,” the statement said.The White House added the U.S. is “in a different phase of our response to COVID-19 than we were when many of these requirements were put into place” in 2021.At the time they were announced, those mandates and others covered more than 100 million Americans.The lifting of the vaccine mandate for incoming travellers comes months after Canada’s own program was allowed to expire.

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High-risk people should get next COVID boosters this spring: Ontario’s top doctor

COVID-19 infection should get their next vaccine booster shot this spring.Dr. Kieran Moore says high-risk individuals include anyone age 65 and older, pregnant women and people living in senior care facilities, such as long-term care homes.The list also includes people over 18 who are immunocompromised as well as First Nations, Inuit or Metis age 55 and older and their non-Indigenous household members of the same age.

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Study shows COVID had little impact on mental health. The same isn’t true for kids

COVID-19 has taken a minimal toll on most people’s mental health globally, according to a recent study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ). But a separate study shows that finding may not hold true for children.In fact, the pandemic increased mental distress for kids, a newly-published study led by the University of Calgary shows, leading to a sharp increase in emergency department visits for attempted suicide and suicide ideation among children and adolescents under the age of 19 years old.Nicole Racine, a clinical psychologist and assistant professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa, said she believes children were forgotten about during the pandemic and they are one of the vulnerable groups that suffered the most from lockdowns.

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After 3 years of COVID-19, here’s how Canada’s ‘endemic’ future may look

World Health Organization declared the COVID–19 outbreak a global pandemic.Schools across the world shut down, workplaces turned remote and the fast-spreading virus revealed the fragility of many countries’ health-care systems. Since then, the virus has claimed close to seven million lives, of which more than 51,000 were Canadians.

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COVID-19 now appears to be in a ‘steady state’ in Canada

Omicron variant in Canada, COVID-19 is not expected to surge in the coming months as hospitalizations and deaths remain stable, federal health officials said.Speaking at a media conference Tuesday, Canada’s chief public health officer, Dr.

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Kids COVID-19 vaccination ‘complex’ decision for parents, study shows

COVID-19? It has been a challenging and polarizing decision for parents in Canada during the coronavirus pandemic.A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) Tuesday sheds light on the concerns parents have and what they consider when deciding whether or not to vaccinate their kids against COVID-19. Read more: More Canadians trusting governments as COVID pandemic fades: poll Read next: How rising food prices make eating healthy a big-time struggle for some Canadians “Parents’ experiences making decisions regarding SARS-CoV-2 vaccination for their children were complex, even for those who were supportive of SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations,” the study states.Researchers at the University of Toronto surveyed 20 parents in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario (GTA) between February to April 2022.They found there were four main factors that parents looked at for their children in the age range of 5-18 years: Newness of the COVID-19 vaccines, politicization, social pressure and individual versus collective benefit.“Vaccine decision-making is actually complex at the best of times and then with such a new vaccine, it’s just that much more complex,” said Dr.

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Diagnosing long COVID: Canadian researchers discover unique new clue

Patients and physicians struggling to officially diagnose long COVID may be one step closer to an answer, thanks to new research from a team of Canadian scientists.

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Ontario residents aged 12-plus now eligible for bivalent COVID booster dose

COVID-19 booster dose.Eligibility expands on Monday, Oct. 17, for those who have completed their primary vaccine series.“The Ontario government is reminding people to stay up-to-date with their vaccines as we enter respiratory illness season,” officials said.Appointments can be made through the provincial booking system, local public health units, and participating pharmacies and health care providers.

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Long COVID-19 linked with autoimmune diseases, Canadian study shows

Some long COVID patients suffering symptoms including fatigue and shortness of breath are showing signs of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, suggests a Canadian study that builds on similar findings elsewhere.

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Is the pandemic over? What to expect from COVID-19 in the months ahead

As the third winter of the COVID-19 pandemic looms in the northern hemisphere, scientists are warning weary governments and populations alike to brace for more waves of the virus.

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COVID cases are on the rise in Canada. Here’s what to know about reinfections

As research suggests that COVID-19 has infected roughly half of the Canadian population, the emergence of an even more contagious version of the virus means some people may be in for another round.

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Free Covid vaccine booster shot for 18-59 age group from Friday

Covid vaccine booster doses drive is aimed at boosting the uptake of Covid precaution doses. The free Covid-19 vaccine booster doses drive will be held as part of the government's Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to celebrate the 75th anniversary of India's Independence, the official sources said.

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Got COVID-19 again? What you need to know about reinfections

Toronto resident Leshae Moses has been infected with COVID-19 four times.

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COVID-19: Canada to update its ‘fully-vaccinated’ definition

The federal government plans to change its definition of what it means to be fully protected against COVID-19 to reflect advice that a number of health experts have been recommending for months, including Canada’s top doctors.

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Canada’s COVID-19 supports have come to an end. Businesses say they still need help

Canadian business owners and advocates say the expiry of federal COVID-19 benefit programs this weekend comes too soon. They argue uncertainty about future pandemic waves remains high.

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Vaccinated Canadians can have COVID-19 symptoms despite testing negative. Here’s why

As Canada heads towards a sixth wave of COVID-19 with rising cases and hospitalizations across the country, experts say people can still test negative on a rapid test in the first few days they have symptoms.

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As Omicron fuels COVID fatigue, Canadians weigh the risks for themselves

As the news first spread that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 had entered Canada, Ottawa resident Saad Khan calculated his personal risk tolerance for a very important event — and he decided it was worth it.

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Health Canada to approve Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11 on Friday: sources

Health Canada is expected to announce Friday that it has approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for use in Canadian children between the ages of five and 11, a key demographic as the fight to control the spread of the virus ramps up ahead of winter.

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Hamilton reports 4 new COVID-19 deaths, expects 1-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine next week

Ontario reports 3,480 new COVID-19 cases, 24 deaths “The really good news is for populations where it’s tough, a little bit tougher to book that second dose,” Johnson said.“This will offer us a tool that will be really effective and efficient.”About 300,000 doses of the much-anticipated single-dose J&J COVID-19 vaccine will be a part of Ontario’s two million doses expected next week from the federal government.Flamborough-Glanbrook MPP Donna Skelly told Global News that the federal government has promised the Ford government two million doses of vaccines per week through May.Johnson says city clinics are currently running well below capacity, about 30 to 50 per cent, due to the lack of vaccines.“We designed them to be at a rate where we

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People 50+ living in Bradford, Ont., COVID-19 ‘hot spot’ can now book their vaccine

COVID-19 vaccination at community clinics through the province’s booking system.The province has identified Bradford West Gwillimbury and a number of other Ontario communities as a “hot spot priority” based on ongoing high rates of COVID-19 transmission, hospitalization and death. Almost 20% of Simcoe Muskoka residents age 16+ have received their 1st COVID-19 vaccine dose The local health unit said Bradford has been hit hard by COVID-19, with this week having the highest weekly incidence rate in Simcoe Muskoka for the fourth consecutive week.In addition to community clinics, local public health and community partners are arranging for local Bradford residents to be vaccinated in the coming weeks at pop-up clinics.

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Inside the ICU: Alberta physicians share COVID-19 experiences one year later

Alberta doctors reflect on COVID-19 one year later and what’s next What unfolded in the following months changed frontline physicians forever.“It’s brought the humanity of critical care to the forefront that I’ve never seen before,” Markland said. “It’s made me a better physician.”It was a major learning curve, both about the virus itself and new ways of patient care.What stood out for both physicians was the types of patients were unlike ever before – they were still awake and talking.“We were so entangled with these people because nobody with COVID was in and out real quick,” Markland said.

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B.C. health officials to provide Monday COVID-19 update

COVID-19 data on Monday afternoon.The news conference at 3 p.m. will be carried live on BC1, the Global News website, the Global BC Facebook page and CKNW.The numbers come amid concerns of a possible third wave as the cases linked to COVID-19 variants of concern continue to mount.During its most recent update on Friday, the province reported 737 new cases of the COVID-19, the most since Jan.

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Will Alberta further ease COVID-19 restrictions on Monday?

Step 3 of a government plan to gradually ease COVID-19 restrictions.Step 3 is based on a benchmark of Alberta having fewer than 300 COVID-19 hospitalizations and declining.As of Sunday, the provincial government was reporting 5,971 active cases of COVID-19 in Alberta, with 282 people being cared for in hospital, including 47 people in intensive care.

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US President Biden to order 100 million more J&J COVID-19 doses, boosting supply

Historic PartnershipAnthony Fauci, a Biden Covid adviser who also leads the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Wednesday he expects high school students to be able to be vaccinated this fall.The new doses will be available in the second half of the year, though specific timing will be part of negotiations to finalize the deal, Slavitt said. The order follows last week’s announcement of the historic Merck and J&J partnership, which was facilitated by the Biden administration and will materially affect production of the single-shot, easily stored vaccine in the second half of the year.The U.S.

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Hinshaw, Shandro to provide provincial COVID-19 update Tuesday afternoon

COVID-19 in the province and “the ongoing work to protect public health.”The chief medical officer of health and minister will be making their comments at 4 p.m. and you can watch them in this story.

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‘Kind and positive’ grandfather, husband identified as victim of Olymel COVID-19 outbreak

COVID-19 outbreak at the Olymel plant in Red Deer, Alta.Olymel and UFCW Local 401 both confirmed Henry De Leon passed away due to complications with COVID-19 and was an employee at the plant.The union said De Leon worked at the plant since 2005 and described him as “kind, positive and outgoing.”“A hard worker who always gave one hundred percent, Henry enjoyed working at the Red Deer plant and never missed a day if he could help it,” the union wrote in a statement on its website.“I’m heartbroken and frankly enraged,” UFCW Local 401 President Thomas Hesse said in a statement. “We’d made ongoing demands for a temporary closure of this Plant to ensure everyone’s safety.

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Senior Liberal staffers discussed withholding details about COVID-19 response: Internal emails

office and the office of another federal Liberal cabinet minister privately discussed how to withhold information from Canadians about the government’s response to the COVID-19 crisis last June, newly released emails show.The correspondence details part of what was going on behind the scenes as Liberal staffers prepared for announcements and anticipated public scrutiny and criticism. It also suggests that the government was concerned about its ability to procure desperately needed supplies and wanted to ensure as much flexibility as possible.

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Kingston sees first COVID-19-related death

Coronavirus: Kingston prepares to receive out-of-region COVID-19 patients “This reinforces the reality of COVID-19 in our community and I urge individuals to do everything they can to prevent its spread, recognizing that many are at higher risk from the virus,” he continued.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The region currently has 53 active cases. According to the health unit, cases have been rising steadily since the holiday season.The health unit is also urging locals to get tested if they develop symptoms, or if they have been in close contact with any positive cases.“In these stressful times, it is important that we remember that we are all in this together.

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Passengers on 20 flights from popular vacation destinations potentially exposed to COVID-19

COVID-19 during the holidays, according to data published by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC).The possible exposures occurred prior to urgent new rules imposed by the government that came into force at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, which are meant to limit the spread of COVID-19 from international destinations to Canada.

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Coronavirus: Health expert warns of less Saskatoon COVID-19 testing over holidays

COVID-19 in Saskatoon’s wastewater said it appears the city won’t face a post-holiday spike in cases.But a public health expert said the province-wide decrease in testing, combined with relatively stable amounts of new cases every day, likely means the rest of the province will experience a few weeks of tragedy.“I think in all likelihood… the numbers of hospitalizations and deaths will continue to increase for a few weeks yet,” Dr. Cory Neudorf said.

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New Covid strain 'out of control' and Brits in Tier 4 'should act like they have it'

Join the Secret Elves to discover the best shopping deals and things to do this ChristmasMatt Hancock has revealed that the government believes the newly discovered and more infectious strain of Covid-19 is now "out of control".And in a startling pre-Christmas Covid warning the day after Boris Johnson effectively cancelled Christmas for millions, the health secretary said everyone waking up in the new Tier 4 areas this morning "should act like they have" this new strain.Mr Hancock, speaking on Sunday morning, told Sky News said it was vital for people to reduce social contact in order to manage the spread of the disease.And he went on to blast Londoners who had left train stations rammed on Saturday night in a rush to get out of the capital

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New research suggests Alberta COVID-19 R value currently too high to lift restrictions

new measures announced on Nov. 24.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Kenney said the province’s R value must be below one by Dec.

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COVID-19 cases spike in Banff as mayor calls for support from province

Banff has some of the highest per capita active COVID-19 case numbers in Alberta according to the province, sitting at 1,097 cases per 100,000.That makes it the third-highest per capita COVID-19 infection rate in the province. In comparison, as of Nov.

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B.C. health officials to provide Monday COVID-19 update

novel coronavirus pandemic.On Friday, the number of active cases in the province hit a new high at 824. $2,000 fines to be issued to enforce B.C.

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Minister said no one ever got COVID-19 on a flight. Here’s what the research says

novel coronavirus on a commercial airliner.The odds of catching the virus on a commercial flight are “infinitesimally small,” he added, citing current safety measures, such as wearing masks, pre-screening of passengers and air filtration systems onboard planes, as key reasons why.Garneau made the comments during a televised interview that aired in July. Air Canada promoting ‘leisure’ travel to U.S.

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Edmonton zone makes up almost 66% of new COVID-19 cases in Alberta, experts plead for public health measures to be followed

there were 52 new cases of COVID-19 in the Edmonton zone, making up almost two-thirds of all the new cases in the province that day. As of Wednesday, there have 2,499 total cases identified in the zone with 631 of them that are active.The Edmonton zone has also seen an upward trend: there were 688 total cases on June 13, 1,252 total cases on July 13, and 2,166 total cases on Aug.

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Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, demerged cities concerned by lack of policing during COVID-19 crisis

Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue city administrators says they’re not getting enough help from Montreal police to enforce two-metre COVID-19 social distancing rules, and that the lack of proper policing is jeopardizing the health and safety of residents.

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Alberta Health Services orders Calgary café, hair salon to close over COVID-19 regulation violations

Alberta Health Services has ordered two Calgary businesses to close for violating provincial COVID-19 regulations.

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Easter Sunday brings no new cases of COVID-19 in Manitoba

There are no new cases of COVID-19 in Manitoba as of Easter Sunday.

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COVID-19 update from Manitoba families minister Heather Stefanson Thursday

Families Minister Heather Stefanson will hold a press conference at 2:30 p.m. Thursday to update Manitobans on the latest COVID-19 measures being taken in the province.

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B.C. Premier John Horgan extends state of emergency, encourages British Columbians to ‘re-commit’ to fight against COVID-19

B.C. Premier John Horgan has extended the province wide state of emergency.

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Saskatoon business 3D-printing medical supplies to help hospitals fight COVID-19

The 3D printers at Wave of the Future 3D have been hard at work since Monday.

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Majority of Kingston region COVID-19 patients self-isolated before tests: public health

As of Tuesday afternoon, there are 11 cases of the novel coronavirus in the Kingston region, with eight of those cases identified in the last two days.

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Visits to B.C. Interior Health hospitals, care facilities restricted by COVID-19 concerns

In response to the provincial state of emergency over the novel coronavirus, restrictions have been placed on who can enter all Interior Health (IHA) facilities as of 5 p.m. on March 23.

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Coronavirus: Brant County COVID-19 cases include Cambridge health worker, man in critical care

One of two new cases of COVID-19 in Brant County includes a man in his 50s currently being treated in critical care, according to the region’s health unit.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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