Six Ottawa pharmacies set to receive Moderna COVID-19 vaccines this week
The Ontario government announced Wednesday the province is expanding use of the Moderna vaccine to pharmacies.
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Nova Scotia Public Health reported 175 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, the most the province has reported in one day since the pandemic began more than a year ago.
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60,000 COVID-19 vaccine appointments available in Ottawa until end of May
On Thursday, residents 50 years of age and older across Ottawa can book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment through the provincial booking system.
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Ottawa Public Health is reporting the city's first cases of the B.1.617 COVID-19 variant, which was first identified in India.
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Health Canada approved administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 12 and up on Monday.
Six Ottawa pharmacies set to receive Moderna COVID-19 vaccines this week
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Cigarette blamed for fire atop Andaz Hotel
The rooftop patio at the Andaz hotel is closed until further notice following a Tuesday night fire.
COVID-19 vaccine drop-in clinic pops up in Ottawa South
Another COVID-19 vaccine clinic for residents of high-priority neighbourhoods has popped up in Ottawa South.
Ontario offering mobile clinics to help vaccinate essential workers in small and medium businesses
Ontario is on track to offer a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to 65 per cent of all adults by the end of May, officials say as the province prepares to launch mobile units to help vaccinate essential workers in small and medium size businesses in the Greater Toronto Area.
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Some COVID-19 long-haulers are developing a 'devastating' syndrome
Experts warn there could be a dramatic rise in the number of cases of chronic fatigue syndrome in the wake of the pandemic as some patients with long-term COVID-19 symptoms develop the debilitating disease.
Children 12 and older now cleared to receive Pfizer vaccine: Health Canada
Health Canada says the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is now safe to give to children ages 12 and up. Canada is the first country in the world to sign off on giving shots to these younger age groups.
Most Canadians favour vaccine proof for domestic travel, sporting events: Nanos survey
New polling data by Nanos Research has found a strong majority of Canadians are in favour of travellers being required to show proof of vaccination prior to domestic travel or to attend a large group gathering.
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N.S. mass shooter's spouse pleads not guilty to unlawfully supplying him ammunition
The common law spouse of the man responsible for killing 22 people in April 2020 in Nova Scotia is pleading not guilty to charges she illegally provided him ammunition.
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