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N.S. Health apologizes to N.B. woman after surgery abruptly cancelled due to vaccination status

Jean Hussell was partially vaccinated from COVID-19 and followed the proper guidelines for her oral surgerl in Halifax, but her procedure was called off at the last minute.

shalw
November 19, 2021

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COVID-19

Parents ‘thrilled’ as COVID-19 vaccines for kids near approval, but rollout unclear

Many parents are relieved to hear that Health Canada will soon approve COVID-19 vaccines for kids aged 5-11.

shalw
November 18, 2021

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Health News

Quebec minister defends transfer of seniors to care homes during COVID-19 first wav

Quebec faced criticism for its decision to transfer patients from hospitals to understaffed and under-equipped care homes, which were devastated during the first wave of COVID-19.

shalw
November 18, 2021

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Health News

Feds scrapping PCR tests for Canadians returning from short trips abroad: sources

Government sources tell Global News that Ottawa will drop its requirement for proof of a negative COVID-19 test upon entry to Canada — but only for short trips.

shalw
November 17, 2021

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‘A lot’ of premiers want end to molecular test required to enter Canada: Doug Ford

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says “a lot of premiers” would like to see an end to the mandatory molecular COVID-19 test required to enter Canada.

shalw
November 16, 2021

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COVID-19

COVID-19: MLHU reports 13 cases and 1 death, nearly 90% eligible have 1st dose

As of Monday, LHSC had accepted fewer than five critical care patient transfers from St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. STEGH is at full capacity for critically ill patients.

shalw
November 16, 2021

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COVID-19

B.C. reports first case of new strain of COVID-19 Delta variant AY 4.2

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says the vaccine works against the evolution of the Delta variant, based on preliminary evaluation.

shalw
November 16, 2021

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N.S. Health apologizes to N.B. woman after surgery abruptly cancelled due to vaccination status

Parents ‘thrilled’ as COVID-19 vaccines for kids near approval, but rollout unclear

Quebec minister defends transfer of seniors to care homes during COVID-19 first wav

Feds scrapping PCR tests for Canadians returning from short trips abroad: sources

‘A lot’ of premiers want end to molecular test required to enter Canada: Doug Ford

COVID-19: MLHU reports 13 cases and 1 death, nearly 90% eligible have 1st dose

B.C. reports first case of new strain of COVID-19 Delta variant AY 4.2

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