Health Canada on Saturday received additional data required to inform its decision on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine — the same day the shot was approved in the United States.
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Health Canada received more Johnson & Johnson data on same day as U.S. approval
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Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Sunday
Ontario crossed the 300,000 mark for total number of COVID-19 cases on Sunday and remains the province with the highest tally.
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Being Black in Canada | Special presentation (2021)
What are the challenges facing Black Canadians amid the renewed movement to end anti-Black racism? In this Being Black in Canada special presentation hosted by CBC’s Asha Tomlinson, we hear from Canadians, including artist Robert Small and activist Jesse Lipscombe, who are continuing their journey for social justice and are determined to effect long-lasting change.
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U.S. approves Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. cleared Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 shot on Saturday, adding a third vaccine option to the race against the virus.
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Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Saturday
More than 1,000 cases of coronavirus variants have been reported across Canada, the country’s chief public health officer said on Saturday.
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As vaccine supply ramps up, provinces and territories fine-tune rollout plans
Vaccine deliveries are ramping up and Canadians everywhere are asking themselves the same questions: When will it be my turn? And how will I know?
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Why we need to rethink COVID-19 risk as the weather warms up
Experts say we need to shift our messaging and set out realistic parameters for socializing safely over the next few months or risk losing the room — or worse, pushing people to more dangerous behaviour.
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Johnson & Johnson's single-shot COVID-19 vaccine endorsed by U.S. advisers
U.S. health advisers endorsed a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson on Friday, putting the country on the cusp of adding an easier-to-use option to fight the pandemic. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to quickly approve it for emergency use.
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Canadian Medical Association elects first Indigenous president
The Canadian Medical Association has elected its first Indigenous president — a milestone that arrives as the health care sector grapples with its own racism problems.
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Nova Scotia introduces new restrictions as 10 new cases reported
Nova Scotians are facing a host of new restrictions as the province deals with a spike in COVID-19 cases. Nova Scotia is reporting 10 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday.
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Alberta judge rejects injunction to maintain last-resort opioid treatment program
An emergency court injunction that would have maintained a last-resort treatment for Albertans suffering from the most severe forms of opioid addiction has been rejected.
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Family seeks return of Cindy Gladue's remains from Alberta medical examiner's office
The family of Cindy Gladue, a 36 year-old Cree-Metis woman whose killer was found guilty of manslaughter last week, wants Alberta’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to return her remains so they can lay her to rest.
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Ontario alerts healthcare workers about counterfeit N95 respirators that slipped detection
Ontario’s health ministry said Friday a number of counterfeit N95 respirators were sent to health care providers and that it's now investigating how they products wound up in the provincial stockpile.
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Too many First Nations lack clean drinking water and it's Ottawa's fault, says auditor general
The federal government has not done enough to ensure people in First Nations communities have ongoing access to safe drinking water, says the federal auditor general.
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Why AstraZeneca vaccine approval in Canada may open more doors
Health Canada's approval of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine to prevent COVID-19 in adults follows similar green lights from regulators worldwide.
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Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Friday
South Korea administered its first coronavirus vaccines Friday to people at long-term care facilities, launching a mass immunization campaign amid controversy over the government's decision to delay inoculating people older than 65.
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Health Canada approves use of AstraZeneca vaccine
Health Canada has approved use of the COVID-19 vaccine from AstraZeneca this morning, clearing the way for millions of more inoculations in Canada.
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Ontario man fined $3.8K at land border crossing amid confusion over who's 'essential'
An Ontario man who says he normally has no problem crossing the Windsor-Detroit border for work was surprised to learn this week he's subject to new rules — because, he was told, he doesn't cross every day.
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Dr. Bonnie Henry 'taken aback' by fierce RCMP union criticism of her comments on police reform
“There was absolutely no criticism at all of anything that front-line police officers are doing and the misinterpretation of that is something I regret,” Dr. Henry told reporters.
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The human side of healing: How seeing loved ones helps COVID-19 patients
COVID-19 restrictions are keeping many patients isolated in the hospital, but a new study is highlighting what doctors, patients and families have seen: being near loved ones can play a role in healing — specifically around a common brain dysfunction that comes with COVID-19.
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Here's how to help kids build resilience during the pandemic
The pandemic is testing the limits of kids' resilience. But there are proven strategies that can help children cope, even if caregivers and parents feel they’re not coping so well themselves.
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Black scientists around the world are calling for action, equality and representation
After a woman walking in Central Park falsely accused a Black man of assaulting her, social media erupted in support of the scientist who was simply birdwatching causing anger, outrage — and action. Now, Black scientists from around the world are taking part, promoting their work and calling for change.
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Inside the ER in Laval, Que., one of the worst hit cities in Canada
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, Laval's Cité-de-la-Santé hospital gave CBC News exclusive access inside the ER to see how it works and the precautions it has put in place to keep everyone safe.
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Ontario sees 1,138 new COVID-19 cases as number of active infections climbs for 1st time in weeks
Ontario reported another 1,138 cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, as the number of active infections provincewide increased for the first time in more than six weeks.
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Saskatoon mother believes son died participating in online challenge
Cash Anderson was a vivacious 13-year-old boy. His mom, Melanie, said he would wake up early all the time to get outside and skateboard, and he always had to make sure his fiery red curls were sitting just right before school.
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Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Thursday
The director of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning it would be a "fatal mistake" if the developed world takes the attitude of "we'll vaccinate our people, and people in other parts of the world can take care of their own."
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Quebec under fire for failing to accommodate seniors unable to leave home for vaccinations
Seniors' advocates in Quebec say the province's plan to inoculate the population in mass vaccination centres isn't accessible for people with mobility issues.
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So you got your COVID-19 shot. Does that mean life goes back to normal?
Canadians still need to err on the side of caution and keep their guard up awhile longer, whether vaccinated or not, to protect those around them, experts say.
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How historical racism in science continues to shape the Black experience
Racism has been perpetuated under the guise of science for centuries, and the effects are still being felt today, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Moderna begins studying potential COVID-19 vaccine booster targetting variant first detected in South Africa
Drug manufacturer Moderna says it will begin testing a variant-specific version of its COVID-19 vaccine that would target the B1351 variant first detected in South Africa.
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Oldest Manitobans now eligible for vaccine appointments
Manitobans 95 and older and First Nations people 75 and over can now book appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine, the government announced Wednesday.
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Advocacy groups call for COVID-19 vaccine plan for migrants, undocumented workers
Canada's COVID-19 vaccine rollout needs to guarantee equal access for migrants and undocumented workers, advocates say.
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Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Wednesday
Coronavirus vaccine makers told the U.S. Congress on Tuesday to expect a big jump in the delivery of doses over the coming month, and the companies insist they will be able to provide enough for most Americans to get inoculated by summer.
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How one Newfoundland family coped when COVID-19 spread through their house
Three out of four members of a St. John's family have tested positive for COVID-19, and the fourth has a respiratory condition.
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COVID-19 in Indigenous communities: What you need to know this week
While active cases are tending downward, the number of cases of COVID-19 in First Nations communities reached a grim new milestone over the weekend, surpassing a cumulative total of 20,000 cases.
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Alberta's vaccination booking system overwhelmed on 1st day that all seniors born in 1946 and older eligible
Alberta Health Services' phone lines are jammed and the government website has crashed on the first day that Albertans born in 1946 or earlier can book COVID-19 vaccinations.
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First COVID-19 vaccine doses dispatched by COVAX arrive in Ghana
The World Health Organization's global vaccine-sharing scheme COVAX delivered its first COVID-19 shots on Wednesday, as the race to get doses to the world's poorest people and tame the pandemic accelerates.
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Single dose of Johnson & Johnson vaccine is 66% effective, say U.S. regulators
Johnson & Johnson's one-shot COVID-19 vaccine appeared safe and effective in trials, U.S. Food and Drug Administration staff said in documents published on Wednesday, paving the way for its approval for emergency use.
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Online portal to book COVID-19 vaccine appointment in Ontario to launch March 15
An online portal for booking an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine in Ontario is set to launch on March 15, the head of the province's immunization task force said Wednesday.
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Vaccinate essential workers before seniors, says epidemiologist suggesting B.C. rethink its rollout plan
With the B.C. government's vaccine rollout plan now underway, an expert in virus modelling says there may be a better way to protect more people faster.
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Elderly Quebecers keen to take their turn in COVID-19 vaccination queue but push for more details on process
Quebec is opening up COVID-19 vaccine appointments on Thursday for those born in 1936 or earlier, a development that is being met with relief and a little skepticism by the seniors next in line.
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'You feel like you're one swab away from a disaster'— battling COVID variants in North Bay
How much the pandemic will change because of the COVID variants could be determined in a small northern Ontario city. North Bay only has a few dozen active COVID cases, but most them are one of the new fast-spreading versions of the virus.
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Optimism, relief as Alberta's long-term care centres see significant drop in COVID-19 cases
Alberta has seen a drop of 92 per cent in active COVID-19 cases at long-term care facilities ever since hitting a peak of 776 cases in late December.
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Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Wednesday
Coronavirus vaccine makers told the U.S. Congress on Tuesday to expect a big jump in the delivery of doses over the coming month, and the companies insist they will be able to provide enough for most Americans to get inoculated by summer.
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What a 3rd wave of COVID-19 could look like in Canada — and how we can avoid it
Is Canada destined for a 3rd wave? Or will we be able to adequately respond to the threat of coronavirus variants spreading across the country to avoid one altogether?
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B.C. expanding vaccine workforce as province records 559 new COVID-19 cases
British Columbia is expanding its vaccine workforce, health officials said Tuesday, as the province marked 559 new cases of COVID-19 and one more death.
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'Too early' to say when Johnson & Johnson shots will arrive, minister says
Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand said today that Canada is ready to deploy a new COVID vaccine from Johnson & Johnson's pharmaceutical division, Janssen, once it receives regulatory approval from Health Canada — but she couldn't say how many shots will be available in the coming weeks.
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'No indication … we need to change,' says B.C. as signs of a third wave increase
It’s hard to think of a more concerning 48 hours in B.C.’s attempts to contain the COVID-19 pandemic since the beginning of 2021.
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Ontario's PSW plan woefully inadequate, critics charge
"Shocking," "appalling," "offensive" and "disappointing" are just some of the words critics are using to describe the Ontario government's latest plan to train personal support workers (PSWs) in the province.
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Quebecers 80 and older will get COVID-19 vaccine starting next week
The province's COVID-19 vaccination campaign is finally ramping up, with Quebecers 80 and older in the general population able to get shots as early as next week. People between 70 and 79 who live in the Montreal area will also be able to get the shots.
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Government agrees mentally ill should have access to assisted dying — in 2 years
The Trudeau government has agreed with the Senate that Canadians suffering solely from grievous and incurable mental illnesses should be entitled to medical assistance in dying — but not for another two years.
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COVID-19 hit federal prisons twice as hard in 2nd wave of pandemic, report says
COVID-19 has hit federal prisons twice as hard in the second wave of the pandemic compared to the first, according to a new report from Canada's Correctional Investigator that recommends an inmate vaccination strategy to prevent more outbreaks behind bars.
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Ontario sees 975 new COVID-19 cases, 12 more deaths
The recently confirmed infections come after five straight days of more than 1,000 cases daily in the province. The new cases include in Toronto, 186 in Peel Region and 89 in York Region.
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