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Conflicting COVID-19 mask advice leads to confusion in U.S. amid Delta variant surge

Quebec reports more than 100 new COVID-19 cases again, hospitalizations drop

Ontario reports 192 COVID-19 cases, 1 death

Unvaccinated Albertans are majority of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, deaths: Hinshaw

While some U.S. Republicans push COVID-19 vaccine, experts warn it may be too late

Longer gap between Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine shots boosts antibodies higher, study finds

People travelling within the U.K. contributed to a ‘super seeding’ event that spread the Alpha variant: study

As wildfire smoke spreads, who’s at risk?

2-dose vaccine series may be offered to those previously infected with COVID-19: NACI

‘Now is the perfect time to be involved in space’: Edmonton physician and space scientist

COVID-19: MLHU would support mandatory vaccination at Western University

Alberta investing $7.7M to support Indigenous-led mental health efforts

Vestiaire St-Joseph food bank in Shediac to start home delivery

COVID-19 outbreaks among unvaccinated NFL players could lead to forfeited games

Global Affairs Canada won’t say if diplomats in Vienna hit amid Havana syndrome reports

Clearer messaging needed on COVID-19 vaccination in Beauce region, local mayor says

Global Affairs Canada confirms no Canadians in Vienna hit amid Havana syndrome reports

COVID-19: Middlesex-London Health Unit reports 7 cases, 10 recoveries

‘Our greatest need’: Montreal mission calls for donations

More than 200 people being monitored for monkeypox in the U.S.: CDC

Quebec adds 99 new COVID-19 cases, 3 more deaths

Ontario reports 185 COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths

2 shots of Pfizer vaccine 88% effective against Delta variant: study

More than two-thirds of India may have COVID-19 antibodies, blood survey shows

Biden says CDC to likely recommend children wear masks in schools, updates under-12 vaccine timeline

‘Baby brain’ is real and could have long-term impacts. Should parents be worried?

China ‘taken aback’ by WHO’s plan for 2nd probe into origins of COVID-19

Canada’s COVID-19 vaccination rate is slowing. That’s leading to wastage, experts warn

Biden pleads with Americans to get COVID-19 vaccines: ‘It’s gigantically important’

Canadian travellers frustrated as U.S. cruise lines won’t recognize mixing-and-matching COVID-19 vaccines

Rare ‘breakthrough’ COVID-19 cases are causing alarm, confusion

Two doses of Pfizer, AstraZeneca shots effective against Delta variant, study finds

Sarnia, Ont. mayor expects U.S. border restrictions for Canada to last past Aug. 21

COVID-19: Middlesex-London Health Unit reports 12 new cases July 21

Health Canada extends deadline of public consultation on higher herbicide concentrations in certain foods

Quebec back up above 100 new COVID-19 cases

Alberta to start screening newborns for spinal muscular atrophy

Ontario reports 135 COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths

U.S. life expectancy in 2020 saw biggest drop since Second World War

Red and processed meat linked to heart disease, mega study says

J&J expects to sell $2.5B in COVID-19 vaccines this year despite safety issues

Uncertainty around return to workplaces adding to Canadians’ declining mental health: report

Manitoba divisions complete air system upgrades as new school year looms

U.S. life expectancy fell by 1.5 years in 2020, largely thanks to COVID-19: CDC

U.S. lawsuit accusing companies of fuelling opioid crisis may be settled for $26 billion

Nanoparticles could help detect tumours with urinary tests, new research suggests

2 Neutrogena spray-on sunscreens recalled in Canada due to benzene levels

2 Neutrogena spray-on sunscreens recalled in Canada due to high benzene levels

‘Now we’re in the hard slog’: Combating vaccine hesitancy as first-dose uptake slows in Alberta

Ontario’s top doctors suggests new vaccination target to account for risk posed by Delta variant

Friday, July 23, 2021

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