COVID-19, flu vaccines on the way as cases rise: CRISP report

By Admin 02/10/2023

Oct. 10 marks the formal start date for COVID-19 and flu vaccine availability, though high-risk individuals may be eligible for an earlier shot. Go to Source 02/10/2023 – 21:04 /Andrew Benson Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Saskatchewan Ministry of health encourages those eligible to get new COVID-19 booster

By Admin 27/09/2023

As fall rolls around, the Saskatchewan Ministry of health is expecting an increase in COVID-19 activity. The government recently announced that a new booster shot is available. Go to Source 27/09/2023 – 18:05 /Emily-May Simmonds Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Back-to-school booster? What to know about fall COVID-19 vaccine guidance

By Admin 10/08/2023

COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses are expected to make a resurgence in the fall when schools reopen across Canada, experts are warning. Go to Source 10/08/2023 – 12:03 /Saba Aziz Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Interest in feeding wild birds soared during lockdown, finds global study

By Admin 02/08/2023

Coronavirus | The Guardian Covid-19 restrictions ushered in worldwide avian enthusiasm, with potential wellbeing benefits Interest in wild bird feeding surged over the pandemic, a study has found.Researchers used data from Google Trends to assess the weekly frequency of searches for terms including “bird feeder”, “bird food” and “bird bath” from January 2019 to May […]Continue reading

Understanding viral justice

By Admin 18/07/2023

MIT News – Artificial intelligence In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the word “viral” has a new resonance, and it’s not necessarily positive. Ruha Benjamin, a scholar who investigates the social dimensions of science, medicine, and technology, advocates a shift in perspective. She thinks justice can also be contagious. That’s the premise of Benjamin’s […]Continue reading

Alberta mom suing Starbucks over her firing because she alleges her cancer was confused for COVID-19

By Admin 30/06/2023

A mom who alleges Starbucks mistakenly thought her cancer symptoms were COVID-19 symptoms is now taking legal action, arguing she was wrongfully fired over the mix-up. Go to Source 30/06/2023 – 06:02 /Elissa Carpenter Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Do you need a COVID booster for your summer vacation? Experts weigh in

By Admin 24/06/2023

New COVID-19 cases have decreased in Canada – and so has the vaccination uptake. Here’s why some experts recommend booster vaccines for those planning to travel this summer. Go to Source 24/06/2023 – 15:03 /Saba Aziz Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Self-employment hasn’t recovered from pandemic shock. Why the ‘hangover’ persists

By Admin 17/06/2023

Canada’s labour force saw its biggest drop in self-employment since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic last month. Here’s why that matters. Go to Source 17/06/2023 – 15:04 /Craig Lord Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Masking no longer required in Alberta health facilities

By Admin 15/06/2023

With COVID-19 cases in decline, Alberta Health Services is dropping its requirement for people to mask up inside health-care facilities. The change takes effect on June 19. Go to Source 15/06/2023 – 21:02 /Destiny Meilleur Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Brazilian police search Jair Bolsonaro mansion and arrest aide

By Admin 03/05/2023

Coronavirus | The Guardian Police investigate suspected efforts to fake Covid-19 vaccination records in order to travel to USFederal police have searched the mansion of Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro and arrested one of his closest aides as part of an investigation into suspected criminal efforts to fake Covid-19 vaccination records in order to travel […]Continue reading