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13.04.2022 / 04:21

Sixth COVID-19 wave worries rise ahead of Easter long weekend

As public health restrictions lift, Canadians are being urged to be careful about large gatherings over the Easter long weekend. Jamie Mauracher reports on the advice from chief public health officer Dr.

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COVID-19: Canada should prioritize 4th dose for adults 80+, long-term care residents, NACI says

Canada should prepare for “the rapid deployment” of a second COVID-19 booster program over the coming weeks, prioritizing adults aged 80 and older and residents of long-term care or other congregate settings, according to the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI).

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Experts warn ‘stealth’ Omicron fuelling start of Canada’s 6th COVID-19 wave

Canadian health experts say the sixth COVID-19 wave is just getting started, as public health restrictions disappear, and the number of hospitalizations rises.

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Pandemic flux syndrome: the uncertainty of COVID-19 restrictions

Public health restrictions are lifting, but there is, of course, the possibility they could return. So what does that uncertainty mean for our mental health? Jamie Mauracher looks at pandemic flux syndrome.

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Some fully vaccinated travellers still need pre-arrival tests

With Canada lifting pre-arrival testing requirements for fully vaccinated travellers on April 1, turns out some of them will still need to get tested. Jamie Mauracher explains which group of people is affected.

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1 in 4 children develops ‘long COVID’ after infection: study

Children under the age of five still can’t be vaccinated against COVID-19, leaving them vulnerable to the coronavirus. Now a new study suggests one in four symptomatic kids ends up developing “long COVID.” Jamie Mauracher reports on what some of them are enduring.

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COVID-19: What past pandemics can tell us about how this one will end

After two years of COVID-19 lockdowns and travel advisories, things are beginning to return to normal as countries around the world lift restrictions.

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The losses and lessons learned after 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic

After six million people died, public health measures that came and went, and an unprecedented vaccine rollout, the world is marking two years since the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Omicron can reinfect people multiple times: Danish study

Omicron is the most highly contagious variant of COVID-19. Now a new study from Denmark looks at whether you can be reinfected with the same variant. Jamie Mauracher breaks down the new data.

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Weighing the risks and rewards of lifting COVID-19 restrictions

Despite concerns remaining high for Canada’s hospitals, more provinces are set to lift public health restrictions yet again, in a bid for Canadians to start living with COVID-19.

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Canadians support more restrictions on the unvaccinated: poll

As the threat of COVID-19’s Omicron variant lingers, new Ipsos polling exclusive to Global News shows most Canadians support even further restrictions on the unvaccinated.

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Future of COVID-19 vaccinations: Will there be more boosters?

As the pandemic drags on, the coronavirus is only expected to keep mutating.

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Vaccination rates stall for Canadian kids aged 5 to 11

Provinces are working to immunize younger Canadians against COVID-19, but vaccination rates are slowing among children aged five to 11. Jamie Mauracher explains why some parents are hesitating.

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Omicron surge prompts 2 GTA hospitals to declare ‘code orange’

As hospitals become more strained by soaring COVID-19 cases, two Greater Toronto Area hospitals are now declaring a ‘code orange’, as illnesses among health workers spark critical staff shortages. Jamie Mauracher explains the potentially grave impact on all patients, not just those infected with the virus.

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Health experts say provinces neglecting key advice to control COVID-19 spreading in schools

As some provinces take measures to control the spread of Omicron in schools, critics say advice that’s been given throughout the pandemic is being ignored. Jamie Mauracher explains.

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Omicron raises risk, angst over travelling between provinces

As Omicron cases skyrocket and trigger tightening restrictions, travelling during the holidays will become more complicated. Jamie Mauracher looks at how protocols compare among some provinces.

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Omicron renews pandemic threat on long-term care residents, staff

The growing spread of Omicron is renewing fears about COVID-19 again ravaging Canada’s long-term care homes. Jamie Mauracher looks at the toll this is taking on the families of the most vulnerable.

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Fears rise Omicron will stretch already stressed health workers

The more transmissible Omicron variant is driving up Canada’s COVID-19 cases, fuelling fears the health-care system will again be pushed to the brink.

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Public health experts urge caution amid Omicron spread

Medical experts warn having two doses of COVID-19 vaccine will not protect you against the highly transmissible Omicron variant.

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Canada’s health-care system braces for impact from Omicron

Cases of the Omicron variant are rising across Canada, triggering fears hospitals could once again become overwhelmed. Jamie Mauracher explains doctors’ warnings to Canadians, and the urgent message to Ottawa from chief public health officer Dr.

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Pfizer says 3rd vaccine dose raises protection against Omicron variant

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer claims its COVID-19 vaccine developed with BioNTech can effectively neutralize the Omicron variant after a third dose.

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Canadian manufacturer Medicago says its COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in trials

Although the data still needs to be scrutinized, Quebec company Medicago says its latest trial suggests the COVID-19 vaccine it’s produced with GlaxoSmithKline is showing promise.

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Health Canada officially approves Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11

After much anticipation from many families, Health Canada has now approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in children aged 5 to 11.

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Health Canada set to approve Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11

Health Canada is expected on Friday to approve the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11. Jamie Mauracher explains how parents can prepare their kids for their shot.

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Canadian parents desperate for COVID-19 vaccine take their young kids to the U.S.

As Health Canada continues to review Pfizer’s paediatric vaccine, parents from Vancouver to Ontario tell Global News they are considering or have already gone south of the border to get vaccines for their kids 5-11. Jamie Mauracher reports.

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Pfizer, Merck press ahead with pills to treat COVID-19

Two companies, Pfizer Inc. and Merck & Co Inc, are developing antiviral pills to treat COVID-19. Jamie Mauracher explains how each drug works, what they’ll cost, and where one has already been approved for use.

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When will Canada approve COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged 5-11?

Health Canada is expected to follow the lead of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), which approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 years on Tuesday. So what’s Canada’s timeline? Jamie Mauracher explains.

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Which Canadians should get COVID-19 vaccine boosters? NACI updates guidelines

The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) has new guidelines on which Canadians should receive a third COVID-19 vaccine dose. Jamie Mauracher explains who’s been added to the list, as parents wait for Canada to approve a shot for children aged five to 11.

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Concerns over Ontario’s March deadline to lift all public health measures

Ontario has announced plans to lift all COVID-19 public health restrictions by the end of March 2022. Jamie Mauracher reports on the province’s strategy, and the concerns it’s too premature.

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COVID-19: Canada reaches deal with Pfizer for pediatric vaccines

Canada will receive 2.9 million pediatric doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine shortly after it gets approval by Health Canada. Global’s Jamie Mauracher has the details on what this means moving forward in the pandemic.

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Experts say seniors should now receive booster shots against COVID-19

Canadian seniors should get a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine because their immunity is now waning, according to health experts. Jamie Mauracher explains what other countries are doing, and how Canadian health officials are responding.

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Medical groups demand urgent federal support for overwhelmed hospitals

The Canadian Medical Association and Canadian Nurses Association have organized an emergency summit to address the health-care crisis brought on by the pandemic. Jamie Mauracher explains what doctors and nurses are calling for, and their fears health-care systems will crumble without urgent federal support.

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Health Canada considers Merck’s experimental COVID-19 drug

As COVID-19 patients swamp intensive care units, Health Canada is now reviewing Molnupiravir, an experimental drug claiming to reduce the disease’s worst outcomes. Jamie Mauracher looks at what we know and don’t know about this pill.

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When will federal help arrive for Alberta’s struggling hospitals?

As COVID-19 ravages Alberta, the federal government says it will deploy help to the province’s overwhelmed hospitals. Jamie Mauracher explains why it’s not clear when this help will actually arrive.

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Some parents push for COVID-19 vaccine approval for children

With COVID-19 infections climbing among children, some parents are hoping the rules will soon change, so 5- to 11-year-olds can be immunized against the coronavirus. Jamie Mauracher looks at when vaccine approval for kids could be coming.

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World Health Organization approves antibody treatment for certain COVID-19 patients

Regeneron, an expensive monoclonal antibody cocktail, has been approved by the World Health Organization for COVID-19 patients at high risk of hospitalization. Jamie Mauracher explains how the treatment works, why it’s rarely used in Canada, and how some COVID-19 survivors are reacting to the news.

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Ontario’s vaccine passport system starts with crash, criticism

Ontario’s new vaccine passport system is now in effect. Jamie Mauracher reports on the first day hiccups, and how Premier Doug Ford is facing criticism over the system.

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18 months into pandemic, still no major fixes for Canada’s long-term care system issues

When the pandemic devastated long term care facilities, claiming thousands of vulnerable residents’ lives, provincial and federal leaders pledged to fix long-standing issues plaguing the system. So, what’s happened over the past 18 months? Jamie Mauracher looks into that.

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Canada’s border rules ease for fully vaccinated foreign travellers

Fully vaccinated, international travellers are now officially being allowed in Canada, without quarantining, provided they meet all requirements. Jamie Mauracher reports on the new rules, and the fears the country is opening up too soon in the Delta-driven fourth wave of COVID-19.

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Canada’s “Crucial moment”: new modelling reaffirms Delta’s dangerous surge

New federal modelling shows that daily COVID-19 cases in Canada could reach 15,000 per day, unless more people get vaccinated. Jamie Mauracher reports on the small window of opportunity to curb the fourth wave.

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Experts say action needed to keep COVID-19 4th wave under control

The fourth wave of COVID-19 is impacting many parts of Canada and medical professionals are warning that if action isn’t taken soon, the country could deal with a worse situation than it has seen in the previous three waves of the novel coronavirus.

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Concerns about holding federal election during 4th wave

With a federal election expected to be called for September 20, there’s growing concern over whether running a campaign is safe. Chief public health officer Dr.

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Questions over Canada’s vaccine passport plan

Canadians are questioning how the federal government plans to create a vaccine passport system to help people travel overseas. Who can get it? How will it work? Jamie Mauracher breaks down what we know so far.

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Will Canada start offering third doses to immunocompromised?

As the debate grows over the need to administer a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, immunocompromised individuals are expressing their concerns. Jamie Mauracher reports on the early research of how vaccines affect this group of people, and what chief public health officer Dr.

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WHO calls for global pause on COVID-19 vaccine boosters

The World Health Organization on Wednesday called for a moratorium on COVID-19 vaccine boosters until at least the end of September.

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Study: People with disabilities face greater risk of COVID-19 infection, death

A new study from United Kingdom has found COVID-19 has disproportionately affected those with who have intellectual disabilities. Jamie Mauracher explains how one of Canada’s most vulnerable groups may have been left behind in the pandemic fight.

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The mission to boost COVID-19 vaccine rates among younger Canadians

More people continue to get vaccinated against COVID-19 with about 80 per cent of those eligible having received one dose and approximately 56 per cent of those 12 and older fully vaccinated.

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WHO top scientist advises against COVID-19 vaccine mixing, even as some experts say it’s safe

The World Health Organizations chief scientist says mixing covid shot brands is a “dangerous trend”. The news comes as recent Pfizer shipment delays to Canada have led to thousands to opt for a cocktail of vaccines. Jamie Mauracher has more.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0