Warning over unusual summer spike in Covid and respiratory illnesses in Queensland

By Admin 21/12/2023

Coronavirus | The Guardian Surge in infections prompts state’s chief health officer to urge holiday season cautionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails,free app or daily news podcastAn unseasonal spike in respiratory illnesses has hit Queensland, prompting a warning from the chief health officer in the lead-up […]Continue reading

Canada in ‘better shape’ than predicted in face of XBB.1.5, expert suggests

By Admin 29/01/2023

The potential for a rise in infections and reinfections from the new COVID-19 variant XBB.1.5 in Canada appears to be in the ‘rearview mirror,’ according to one expert. Go to Source January 29, 2023 – 3:02 pm /Eric Stober Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Paxlovid ‘inaccessible’ to many patients in Canada. Here’s why that needs to change

By Admin 13/04/2022

With COVID-19 infections surging across Canada, experts say the patchwork distribution system for Paxlovid throughout the country may inhibit those who most need the drug. Go to Source April 13, 2022 – 3:07 pm / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Nova Scotia confirms more than 1,100 new COVID-19 cases

By Admin 08/01/2022

Nova Scotia health officials are reporting a new spike in COVID-19 infections with 1,145 new cases Saturday. Go to Source January 8, 2022 – 6:00 pm /Karla Renic Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

U.K. health officials build up hospital capacity to prepare for Omicron surge

By Admin 30/12/2021

The United Kingdom reported a record 183,037 confirmed new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, 32 per cent more than the previous day. Go to Source December 30, 2021 – 3:05 pm / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Ontario reports nearly 10K new COVID cases Sunday

By Admin 26/12/2021

Health Minister Christine Elliott said there were 9,826 new infections, which is the second-highest single-day increase in Ontario since the pandemic began. Go to Source December 26, 2021 – 6:00 pm /Ryan Rocca Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Ontario breaks COVID case record for 2nd straight day with nearly 9,600 new infections

By Admin 24/12/2021

Ontario has set a record for new COVID-19 infections for the second straight day with nearly 9,600 infections reported. Go to Source December 24, 2021 – 6:03 pm /Ryan Rocca Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Canada sees record-breaking 14,456 new COVID-19 cases amid Omicron spread

By Admin 23/12/2021

The new daily infections tallied on Wednesday represents the highest ever new infections recorded in a single day so far since the pandemic, according to Global News’ data. Go to Source December 23, 2021 – 6:07 am /David Lao Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

COVID-19 cases continue to soar across Canada fuelled by Omicron variant

By Admin 18/12/2021

As COVID-19 infections rise across the country ahead of the Christmas holiday, a slew of restrictions are being reintroduced next week by provincial governments. Go to Source December 18, 2021 – 9:06 pm / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom

Austria shuts down as country enters 4th COVID-19 lockdown

By Admin 22/11/2021

As it grapples with a rise in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations, Austria has entered a nation-wide lockdown for the fourth time this pandemic. Go to Source November 22, 2021 – 3:03 pm / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom