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As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves and more variants emerge, experts say it is unclear whether the immunity developed during infection, regardless of vaccination status, may provide long-term, individual protection against …

Ontario and Quebec are reporting a slight decrease in COVID-19 hospitalizations as more provinces prepare to loosen public health restrictions in the coming weeks. Ontario has 2,939 people in the …

PRAGUE — The Czech Republic’s government has agreed to end mandatory coronavirus testing at schools and companies this month, the prime minister said Wednesday. The testing "undoubtedly" helped slow down …

BEIJING — Beijing reported three new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday as officials said the virus situation was under control with the Olympic Games set to open later in the week. …

PARIS — France says it will start administering Pfizer’s coronavirus antiviral drug this week, the first pill for treating COVID-19 approved in the 27-nation EU. The country is still reporting …

OTTAWA — The Canadian Medical Association and a group of domestic and international activists are calling on the federal government to do more to boost COVID-19 vaccination efforts in less …

GENEVA — Late-night disco partying. Elbow-to-elbow seating in movie theatres. Mask-free baring of faces in public, especially in Europe and North America: Bit by bit, many countries that have been …

More provinces say they are preparing to loosen COVID-19 restrictions in the coming weeks, even as virus-related hospitalizations remain high. British Columbia’s provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, said gathering …

VANCOUVER — The Omicron wave appears to be cresting across the country, but it’s difficult to predict what’s next for the pandemic, experts say. Prof. Bernard Crespi, an evolutionary biologist …