Health
Nigeria news : Global COVID-19 cases surpasses 90 million WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that the number of COVID-19 cases worldwide has surpassed 90 million, with a total of 90,054,813....
While the nation obsessed over vaccine deliveries, the pandemic was getting worse
The arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine in Canada was the first truly good news since the pandemic began nearly a year ago. But it...
COVID-19 vs. school: We asked experts about transmission risks and what is needed to keep classrooms open
After an extended break from in-class learning for thousands of students across Canada, the winter school term is officially on. But while many have...
Ontario couple faces charges over 1st cases of new COVID-19 strain, detected only by fluke
The first known cases in Canada of the U.K. variant of the coronavirus were discovered only by fluke, and the couple who fell...
Military medical intelligence warnings gathered dust as public health struggled to define COVID-19
Public health officials failed to cite early warnings about the threat of COVID-19 gathered through classified military intelligence as the pandemic crisis emerged a year ago,...
RCMP launch criminal probe into COVID-19 death tied to massive Alberta meat plant outbreak
Ariana Quesada, 16, walked into the RCMP detachment in High River, Alta., on Friday and filed a formal complaint asking police to investigate...
Ontario’s new COVID-19 modelling to show ICUs full by early February: sources
Ontario’s latest COVID-19 modelling will project the province’s intensive care units to be filled beyond capacity by early February, and will also show how...
How I spent a year learning to respect my body instead of wishing for a different one
This is an opinion piece by Martha Neovard, a childbirth and infant feeding educator — and a mother of three — in southern Saskatchewan. For...
Nigeria news : South Africa leads as COVID-19 cases exceed 3m in Africa
Dr. Ayotunde Fasunla has cautioned Nigerians against embracing conspiracy theories over COVID-19 vaccines. He told NAN that there was no need to conduct...
Canada monitoring spread of coronavirus variants, says chief public health officer
The latest: Canada’s chief public health officer says the federal government is closely monitoring the spread of coronavirus variants that have been discovered...
London Health Sciences Centre CEO has travelled to U.S. five times since pandemic began
The head of the largest hospital in southwestern Ontario has travelled outside of Canada five times since the COVID-19 pandemic began, including most...
Manitoba approves NHL in Winnipeg, clearing way for play across Canada
The NHL’s one-time-only, all-Canadian division has cleared its final hurdle. Next stop, puck drop. The Manitoba government said Friday it will allow the...
Nigeria news : Nigerians need COVID-19 vaccines, local trials unnecessary – Dr Fasunla
Dr. Ayotunde Fasunla has actually warned Nigerians versus accepting conspiracy theories over COVID-19 vaccines. He informed NAN that there was no requirement to...
Senator co-signed order barring international travel during pandemic — then went to Mexico
Conservative Sen. Don Plett — who sparked controversy by travelling to Mexico on vacation over the holidays — co-signed a directive last year...
Flexitarianism, buying used and more: Green habits that are on the rise
Hello, Earthlings! This is our weekly newsletter on all things environmental, where we highlight trends and solutions that are moving us to a more...
Back of the line: vaccines and the brawl over who goes first
Politicians might want to be careful about suggesting that people held in disrepute should be at the back of the line when health officials decide...
