Canada, Mexico imported AstraZeneca doses from facility not fully inspected: regulator By Allison Martell, Carl O’Donnell and Cassandra Garrison Reuters Posted July 29, 2021 8:35 am 1:57 mRNA vaccines produce more COVID-19 antibodies than AstraZeneca, study A new Canadian study finds COVID-19 protection from first doses varies widely between vaccine brands. In some cases, a single dose of AstraZeneca’s shot…
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Canada donating 17.7M AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines amid global disparities
Canada donating 17.7M AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines amid global disparities By Amanda Connolly Global News Posted July 12, 2021 11:48 am Updated July 12, 2021 3:45 pm 0:57 Canada to donate 17.5 million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to COVAX Procurement Minister Anita Anand announced on Monday that Canada will donate 17.5 million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to…
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses 94% protective against death in 65+ group: U.K. data
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses 94% protective against death in 65+ group: U.K. data By Alistair Smout Reuters Posted July 1, 2021 11:51 am 1:55 How AstraZeneca vaccine guidelines differ between countries WATCH ABOVE: How AstraZeneca vaccine guidelines differ between countries – Jun 18, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp…
Trump Organization, top executive indicted by grand jury in N.Y. tax probe: reports
Trump Organization, top executive indicted by grand jury in N.Y. tax probe: reports By Michael R. Sisak The Associated Press Posted June 30, 2021 9:41 pm 1:56 New York probe of Trump Organization now criminal as US lawmakers back study of Capitol riot WATCH: New York probe of Trump Organization now criminal as US lawmakers back study of Capitol riot…
Over 270K Canadians got the Covishield vaccine. They may not be eligible for EU travel
Over 270K Canadians got the Covishield vaccine. They may not be eligible for EU travel By Rachel Gilmore & Redmond Shannon Global News Posted June 30, 2021 3:39 pm Updated June 30, 2021 3:40 pm 1:12 WHO issues COVID-19 warning to Europe ahead of summer travels WATCH: WHO issues COVID-19 warning to Europe ahead of summer travels –…
How conspiracy theorists are using a CDC database to spread misinformation and fear
How conspiracy theorists are using a CDC database to spread misinformation and fear By Jackson Proskow Global News Posted June 17, 2021 9:53 am 2:13 When will Canada provide guidelines for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19? Canadians who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are eagerly awaiting guidance from the federal government on what is and is not safe to do.…
Here’s what we know about PFAS, the toxic chemical found in Canada and U.S. cosmetics
Here’s what we know about PFAS, the toxic chemical found in Canada and U.S. cosmetics By The Staff The Associated Press Posted June 16, 2021 4:49 pm 2:21 “I really hope that this trend continues”: Cosmetic industry booming amid pandemic WATCH: Cosmetic industry booming amid pandemic – Mar 26, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook…
2 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines more effective than AstraZeneca against Delta variant, data says
2 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines more effective than AstraZeneca against Delta variant, data says By Emerald Bensadoun Global News Posted June 14, 2021 6:46 pm Updated June 14, 2021 6:53 pm 5:46 Could the Delta variant derail Canada’s summer reopening plans? WATCH: Could the Delta variant derail Canada’s summer reopening plans? comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item…
Canada received Pfizer COVID-19 doses earlier than planned, but paid premium
Canada received Pfizer COVID-19 doses earlier than planned, but paid premium By Mia Rabson The Canadian Press Posted June 12, 2021 4:47 pm 2:29 Canada leads world in administering first doses after rocky start to COVID-19 vaccine rollout WATCH ABOVE: Canada leads world in administering first doses after rocky start to COVID-19 vaccine rollout comments Leave a comment facebook Share…
Border battles: Vaccines ‘being thrown out’ in U.S. should go to Canadians, mayors say
Border battles: Vaccines ‘being thrown out’ in U.S. should go to Canadians, mayors say By Rachel Gilmore Global News Posted June 10, 2021 4:39 pm 1:49 Canada looks at multi-stage U.S. border reopening plan WATCH: Canada looks at multi-stage U.S. border reopening plan comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter…
Johnson & Johnson asks U.S. Supreme Court to void $2B baby powder verdict
Johnson & Johnson asks U.S. Supreme Court to void $2B baby powder verdict By Mark Sherman The Associated Press Posted May 31, 2021 7:25 am 0:53 Johnson & Johnson to pay $72M in suit linking baby powder to ovarian cancer WATCH: Johnson & Johnson to pay $72M in suit linking baby powder to ovarian cancer – Feb 24, 2016 comments…
Rare COVID-19 blood clots tied to cold viruses, German scientists say
Rare COVID-19 blood clots tied to cold viruses, German scientists say By Deena Beasley Reuters Posted May 29, 2021 4:43 pm Updated May 29, 2021 4:56 pm 0:37 Ontario reports total of 14 blood-clotting cases due to AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine WATCH ABOVE: Ontario reports total of 14 blood-clotting cases due to AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine – May 17, 2021…
Canada extends ban on direct passenger flights from India, Pakistan by 30 days
Canada extends ban on direct passenger flights from India, Pakistan by 30 days By Twinkle Ghosh Global News Posted May 21, 2021 12:16 pm Updated May 21, 2021 1:08 pm 0:37 Feds extend travel ban on India and Pakistan through June 21st WATCH ABOVE: Feds extend travel ban on India and Pakistan until June 21, 2021. comments Leave…
Mixing COVID-19 vaccines appears safe — but no data on whether it works, U.K. study says
Mixing COVID-19 vaccines appears safe — but no data on whether it works, U.K. study says By Emerald Bensadoun Global News Posted May 12, 2021 6:30 pm Updated May 12, 2021 8:48 pm 2:14 UK study: No safety concern to mixing doses of COVID-19 vaccine WATCH: Mixing two-dose shots of COVID-19 vaccines is safe, according to researchers behind…
Bolivia signs deal to import J&J vaccine from Canadian company, pending patent issues
Bolivia signs deal to import J&J vaccine from Canadian company, pending patent issues By Jacquelyn LeBel 980 CFPL Posted May 11, 2021 12:21 pm 2:09 Canada still undecided on vaccine patent waivers Pressure is mounting on world leaders to back temporarily dropping vaccine patent protections in order to boost global supply. So, why is Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reluctant to…
Pfizer asks U.S. FDA for full approval of COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer asks U.S. FDA for full approval of COVID-19 vaccine By Ankur Banerjee Reuters Posted May 7, 2021 7:12 am 6:51 Canada becomes first country to approve Pfizer vaccine for children 12-15 WATCH: Canada becomes first country to approve Pfizer vaccine for children 12-15 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp…
U.S. backs waiver on vaccine patents. What it means and what Canada thinks
U.S. backs waiver on vaccine patents. What it means and what Canada thinks By Rachael D'Amore Global News Posted May 6, 2021 3:11 pm Updated May 6, 2021 3:14 pm 2:15 U.S. supports proposal to waive vaccine patents to boost supply WATCH: U.S. supports proposal to waive vaccine patents to boost supply comments Leave a comment facebook Share…
No one in Canada has 2nd AstraZeneca dose. Are blood clot risks the same?
No one in Canada has 2nd AstraZeneca dose. Are blood clot risks the same? By Rachael D'Amore Global News Posted May 5, 2021 2:24 pm Updated May 5, 2021 2:28 pm 6:31 Oxford-AstraZeneca recipient shares experience with blood clotting WATCH: Oxford-AstraZeneca recipient shares experience with blood clotting – Apr 15, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this…
Canada will have received 6.4M AstraZeneca COVID-19 doses by June’s end, official says
Canada will have received 6.4M AstraZeneca COVID-19 doses by June’s end, official says By Emerald Bensadoun & Sean Boynton Global News Posted May 4, 2021 7:15 pm Updated May 4, 2021 9:05 pm 0:57 NACI recommends AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for Canadians 30+ WATCH: NACI recommends AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for Canadians 30+ – Apr 23, 2021 comments Leave a…
Indian diaspora in Canada rallies to send COVID-19 aid back home
Indian diaspora in Canada rallies to send COVID-19 aid back home By Saba Aziz Global News Posted May 4, 2021 7:00 am Updated May 4, 2021 7:54 am 2:31 Canada planning more aid as India hits record COVID-19 deaths WATCH: Canada planning more aid as India hits record COVID-19 deaths comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item…
Canada preparing to send COVID-19 medical equipment from emergency stockpile to India
Canada preparing to send COVID-19 medical equipment from emergency stockpile to India By Hannah Jackson Global News Posted May 2, 2021 2:10 pm Updated May 2, 2021 2:45 pm 2:00 Canada donates $10M to COVID-ravaged India WATCH: Canada donates $10M to COVID-ravaged India comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via…
Police suspect over 90 people found in Texas home are part of human smuggling operation
Police suspect over 90 people found in Texas home are part of human smuggling operation By Staff The Associated Press Posted April 30, 2021 11:00 pm WATCH ABOVE: Police find more than 90 people in Texas house in suspected human smuggling case comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter Share…
Food site Epicurious will no longer post beef recipes, citing environmental harm
Food site Epicurious will no longer post beef recipes, citing environmental harm By Allison Bench Global News Posted April 28, 2021 1:11 pm 1:41 Canadian beef industry reacts to British university’s meat policy WATCH ABOVE: (2019) In an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, a British university has banned beef from being sold on its campus. While the decision won't…
NHL could adjust playoffs over COVID-19 travel restrictions in Canada, Bettman says
NHL could adjust playoffs over COVID-19 travel restrictions in Canada, Bettman says By Stephen Whyno The Associated Press Posted April 27, 2021 6:31 pm comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter Share this item on Twitter email Send this page to someone via email more Share this item more Share…
White House won’t say if Canada, Mexico will be at top of list for extra COVID-19 shots
White House won’t say if Canada, Mexico will be at top of list for extra COVID-19 shots By Hannah Jackson Global News Posted April 27, 2021 5:06 pm Updated April 27, 2021 5:20 pm 1:23 White House won’t say if Canada, Mexico will be at top of list for surplus COVID-19 vaccines WATCH: White House won't say if…
U.S. to share 60M AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses with world
U.S. to share 60M AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses with world By Emerald Bensadoun Global News Posted April 26, 2021 1:28 pm Updated April 26, 2021 5:09 pm 0:56 U.S. to begin sharing AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines globally WATCH: U.S. to begin sharing AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines globally comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this…
Canada banning flights from India, Pakistan for 30 days as COVID-19 cases soar
Canada banning flights from India, Pakistan for 30 days as COVID-19 cases soar By Rachel Gilmore & Amanda Connolly Global News Posted April 22, 2021 5:11 pm Updated April 22, 2021 5:25 pm 2:04 India’s COVID-19 surge has Canada mulling travel ban WATCH LIVE: Government officials address a new ban on flights from India and Pakistan that will…
Biden says U.S. plans to offer Canada extra COVID-19 vaccines in future
Biden says U.S. plans to offer Canada extra COVID-19 vaccines in future By Rachael D'Amore & Emerald Bensadoun Global News Posted April 21, 2021 2:21 pm Updated April 21, 2021 4:29 pm 1:04 Biden says he spoke to Trudeau about helping procure COVID-19 vaccines, including offering Canada extra supply WATCH: Biden says he spoke to Trudeau about helping…
EU won’t take extra 300M doses of AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson: source
EU won’t take extra 300M doses of AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson: source By Francesco Guarascio Reuters Posted April 21, 2021 10:25 am Updated April 21, 2021 1:05 pm 3:32 Vaccine blood clot fears WATCH: Vaccine blood clot fears – Apr 14, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp…
Johnson & Johnson vaccine safe despite possible blood clot link, EU says
Johnson & Johnson vaccine safe despite possible blood clot link, EU says By Pushkala Aripaka, Anthony Deutsch and John Miller Reuters Posted April 20, 2021 2:32 pm 3:32 Vaccine blood clot fears WATCH: Vaccine blood clot fears comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter Share this item on Twitter email…