COVID in U.K. at record levels with almost 5 million infected
LONDON — The prevalence of COVID-19 in the U.K. has reached record levels, with about 1 in 13 people estimated to be infected with the virus in the past week, …
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Number of COVID patients in U.S. hospitals reaches record low
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers have plunged to their lowest levels since the early days of the pandemic, offering a much needed break to health care workers and patients alike following the …
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You may soon be offered a fourth COVID-19 shot. What’s known about second boosters?
More Canadians may soon be offered a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — a move most experts agree could be vital to containing the potential damage of another case …
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Do COVID-19 vaccines cause hearing loss? WHO investigating reports
The World Health Organization (WHO) is looking into rare reports of people getting tinnitus and experiencing hearing loss after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination, according to a newsletter report published by …
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A COVID-19 resurgence is underway in Canada, modelling indicates
A COVID-19 resurgence is underway in Canada, says Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam. “As of March the 31st, daily average case counts have increased by 28 per cent …
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Mask mandates may be lifted, but now is not the time take them off, experts say
With restrictions lifting across Canada as a sixth COVID-19 wave hits parts of the country, individual responsibility and personal choice appear to be the default public health measure, leaving some …
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These are Canada’s new travel rules for fully vaccinated passengers
As the federal government loosens testing requirements for international travel, more Canadians are looking to hop on a plane and take a trip abroad. While many Canadians remain anxious about …
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First COVID-19 human challenge study yields valuable insights
It takes just a tiny virus-laden droplet — about the width of a human blood cell — to infect someone with COVID-19. That’s just one of the findings from research …
Read MoreFirst COVID-19 human challenge study yields valuable insights
It takes just a tiny virus-laden droplet — about the width of a human blood cell — to infect someone with COVID-19. That’s just one of the findings from research …
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Novavax deliveries arrive in Canada
Canada has receivxjmtzywed its first shipments of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, and delivery to the provinces is currently underway, according to the federal government. In a tweet posted on Thursday, …
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