Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Wednesday

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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"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

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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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