Ontario’s COVID-19 science advisory table has released its recommendations on whether the province should be issuing a vaccine certificate to those who have been fully vaccinated.
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Canada set to receive 7.1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses this week
OTTAWA — The federal government is expecting to receive about 7.1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines this week, as it adjusts its distribution strategy amid waning vaccination rates and substantial supply.
First positive COVID-19 tests for athletes in Olympic Village
Two South African soccer players have become the first athletes inside the Olympic Village to test positive for COVID-19, with the Tokyo Games opening on Friday.
Canada aiming to allow vaccinated Americans into country by mid-August: PM to premiers
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is aiming to allow fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and permanent residents into Canada by mid-August.
Peel Region launching ‘Pfizer Fridays’ to reach those unwilling to mix vaccines
Peel Region health officials are trying to reach people who are unwilling to mix-and-match COVID-19 vaccine doses with a new initiative called ‘Pfizer Fridays.’
Ontario officially enters Step 3 of reopening plan
As of midnight on July 16, Ontario has officially entered Step 3 of their COVID-19 economic reopening plan, meaning indoor dining and gyms will reopen and capacity limits increase for multiple sectors.
Federal government says it is still reviewing request for TFC, CF Montreal to play in Canada
Though Major League Soccer and its Canadian clubs announced that Toronto FC and CF Montreal had been given the green light to play home matches in Canada as early as this weekend, the Immigration Minister said no exemption from quarantine has been provided to the MLS at this time.
‘We need a miracle’: B.C. man stuck in Philippines alone, severely ill
TORONTO (OMNI) – Family and friends of a B.C. man whose vacation in the Philippines went horribly wrong are desperately trying to bring him home, working to raise tens of thousands of dollars to get him back on Canadian soil.
Ontario Health says mixing vaccines is safe after WHO chief scientist comments
Health officials are reassuring Ontarians that mixing COVID-19 vaccines is safe and effective against the virus, following some confusion about messaging from the World Health Organization that seemed to say there is not enough data on the practice yet.
After opening its borders to Canadian tourists, France wants Canada to do the same
OTTAWA — France, which has opened its borders to Canadian tourists, is eager to see Canada reopen to the French.