Canadian researchers find COVID-19 antibodies last for months, likely years
How long does immunity last? When it comes to COVID-19 vaccines, Canadian researchers have been trying to tackle the question. Continue reading →
New COVID-19 cluster in B.C. Interior linked to ‘social events’ in Williams Lake
Officials said 215 cases had been detected since Jan. 1 in the Cariboo-Chilcotin, with the majority of cases linked to “recent social events and gatherings in Williams Lake.” Continue reading →
Canada sees 200 new coronavirus deaths as cases top 725K
To date, the virus has claimed 18,462 lives in Canada. Continue reading →
Coronavirus: 47 new COVID-19 cases, 1 additional death confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka,
Of the region’s total 4,866 COVID-19 cases, 73 per cent — or 3,548 — have recovered, while 40 remain in hospital. Watch video →
B.C. adds 500 COVID-19 cases and 14 deaths; fewest in hospital since November
Health officials said there were 320 people in hospital with the virus — down nine overnight and the lowest since Nov. 30. Continue reading →
Coronavirus: Delay in shipments leads Manitoba to plan fewer COVID-19 vaccinations
Manitoba is planning for incoming vaccine supplies to be cut in half. Continue reading →
N.B. man believed to be oldest Canadian-born man flooded with birthday cards
NB man believed to be the oldest Canadian-born man is flooded with birthday cards from across the country. Watch video →
‘Very disappointing that we got to this stage’: Impact of ‘red phase’ on southern N.B.
Businesses, hospitals and municipal services, such as transit, will all feel the impacts of red alert level restrictions. Continue reading →
Schools in just 7 southern Ontario regions to open in-person Monday, rest stay online
Schools in only seven public health units in southern Ontario can reopen to in-person learning on Monday while the rest will continue teaching students online. Watch video →
Lab testing identifies COVID-19 variant as part of deadly Barrie, Ont., nursing home outbreak
Lab testing has confirmed a COVID-19 variant in six swabs from Roberta Place, a long-term care home that has been experiencing a rampant outbreak of the novel coronavirus. Continue reading →