COVID-19 Coronavirus

Alberta's chief medical officer says most of 11 Omicron COVID cases were vaccinated

EDMONTON, AB - Alberta's total number of Omicron variant COVID-19 cases remains at 11, but the province's chief medical officer of health expects that number to grow.Dr. Deena Hinshaw also says seven ...

Dec 08, 2021

Most Canadians support strong border measures amid new Omicron COVID-19 variant: poll

OTTAWA - Since the announced detection of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, a new poll suggests Canadians bracing for the worst. More than four in five respondents to an online survey by Leger and the ...

Dec 07, 2021

Canadians pessimistic on Omicron, new Ont. COVID modelling : In The News for Dec. 7

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 7 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...

Dec 07, 2021

Canadian traveller forced to stay in quarantine facility after negative COVID-19 test

Lennard Skead says he felt like he'd been put in jail for a crime he didn't commit when he returned to Canada from South Africa on Thursday. Skead, who lives in Brandon, Man., said he wasn't allowed t...

Dec 06, 2021

South Zone saw just 13 new COVID cases/day over the weekend

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The province has released its latest report on COVID-19 for Monday, covering statistics from the past three days.Note: Due to lower COVID-19 case counts in recent weeks, LNN will only...

Dec 06, 2021

Canada to manufacture Merck COVID-19 antivirals if regulator approves

OTTAWA - Merck Canada announced it plans to manufacture its oral antiviral COVID-19 drug in Canada, making the country a global hub for the production of the potentially game-changing treatment. The d...

Dec 06, 2021

MPs on finance committee ready for review of Liberals' latest pandemic aid package

OTTAWA - Opposition MPs are getting ready to review the Liberals' latest package of pandemic aid and grill Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland about myriad economic issues. The 12-member House of Commo...

Dec 05, 2021

Active COVID cases in Alberta fall by over 400 since Monday

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The province has released its latest report on COVID-19 for Friday, covering statistics from the past four days.Note: Due to lower COVID-19 case counts in recent weeks, LNN will only ...

Dec 03, 2021

Canada buying up to 1.5 million courses of oral antiviral drugs to fight COVID-19

OTTAWA - Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi says Canada has signed agreements to buy up 1.5 million courses of oral antiviral treatment for COVID-19. The government has signed up for an initial one m...

Dec 03, 2021

New guidance on COVID booster jabs and new job numbers: In The News for Dec. 3

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 3 ... What we are watching in Canada ... ...

Dec 03, 2021