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Coronavirus lockdowns may have no clear benefit vs. voluntary measures, international study says
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Coronavirus lockdowns may have no clear benefit vs. voluntary measures, international study says

Mandatory stay-at-home orders and business closures may not be more effective at controlling the spread of the coronavirus than less restrictive, voluntary measures, a new study found.
What should I know about COVID-19 vaccines if I'm pregnant?
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What should I know about COVID-19 vaccines if I'm pregnant?

What should I know about COVID-19 vaccines if I’m pregnant?
‘Tourists’ are flying to Florida to score COVID-19 vaccine early
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‘Tourists’ are flying to Florida to score COVID-19 vaccine early

Seniors are jetting off to Florida — but it’s not warm weather they’re seeking.
Quebec's college of physicians calls for cosmetic surgeries to stop during lockdown
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Quebec's college of physicians calls for cosmetic surgeries to stop during lockdown

News/Canada/Montreal: While some patients are waiting months for non-urgent surgeries and medical procedures, others have still been using private clinics for facelifts and breast implants.
UK coronavirus variant identified in Utah for first time: officials
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UK coronavirus variant identified in Utah for first time: officials

A more contagious strain of the novel coronavirus has been identified in Utah, marking the first time the variant — which was initially discovered in the United Kingdom late last year and is known as B.1.1.7 — has been found in the state. 
CDC concerned coronavirus variant may dominate US
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CDC concerned coronavirus variant may dominate US

Health officials say by March, a new and more infectious strain of coronavirus — first found in the United Kingdom — will likely become the dominant strain in the United States.
Rich people more likely to be able to social distance, Johns Hopkins study finds
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Rich people more likely to be able to social distance, Johns Hopkins study finds

They say money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy the kind of lifestyle that allows a person to social distance during a dangerous pandemic.
Type 2 diabetes patients who follow low-carb diet may see remission: study
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Type 2 diabetes patients who follow low-carb diet may see remission: study

Those who suffer from Type 2 Diabetes may see remission if they follow a low-carbohydrate diet for at least six months, a new study suggests. 
Director of UBC's school of public health resigns over holiday travel during pandemic
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Director of UBC's school of public health resigns over holiday travel during pandemic

News/Canada/British Columbia: Peter Berman has resigned as director of the University of British Columbia's School of Population and Public Health just over a week after admitting to holiday travel during the school's winter break.
High demand for COVID-19 vaccine leaves Florida seniors struggling to get the jab: 'It seems hopeless'
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High demand for COVID-19 vaccine leaves Florida seniors struggling to get the jab: 'It seems hopeless'

With seniors making up over 20% of Florida's total population, actually getting a vaccine shot is proving difficult.
Coronavirus deaths worldwide top 2M, Johns Hopkins University reports
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Coronavirus deaths worldwide top 2M, Johns Hopkins University reports

The global death toll due to coronavirus surpassed 2 million on Friday, with the latest data recording 2,000,905 fatalities.
How art reflects children's struggles during pandemic
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How art reflects children's struggles during pandemic

News/Health: A collection of children's drawings made during the pandemic illustrates the mental toll the pandemic is taking on Canadian youth, says the researcher behind a project analyzing their artwork.
Coronavirus cases in Iowa surpass 300,000
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Coronavirus cases in Iowa surpass 300,000

Coronavirus cases in Iowa surpassed 300,000 for the first time this week, estimates for the state health department show. 
Norway ‘cannot rule out’ COVID-19 vaccine side effects were behind 23 deaths in 'frail, elderly' patients
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Norway ‘cannot rule out’ COVID-19 vaccine side effects were behind 23 deaths in 'frail, elderly' patients

A top doctor for Norway’s drug regulatory agency on Friday suggested side effects from the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine may have contributed to deaths in some older patients.
Trudeau 'open to strengthening' international travel measures as new COVID-19 variants emerge
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Trudeau 'open to strengthening' international travel measures as new COVID-19 variants emerge

News/Politics: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today the federal government is open to strengthening pandemic restrictions on international travel as concerns mount about Canadians travelling abroad — but suggested the government's pre-existing measures are still effective.
In South Carolina, retired nurses and medical students approved to administer COVID-19 vaccine
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In South Carolina, retired nurses and medical students approved to administer COVID-19 vaccine

Retired nurses and medical students are now approved to administer the coveted coronavirus vaccines in South Carolina as the state moves closer toward opening up expanded access for residents.
Pfizer to temporarily reduce vaccine deliveries to Canada, minister says
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Pfizer to temporarily reduce vaccine deliveries to Canada, minister says

News/Politics: Public Services and Procurement Minister Anita Anand said today that global pharmaceutical giant Pfizer will temporarily reduce shipments of its vaccine to Canada, further complicating the rollout of inoculations.
Coronavirus to cut US life expectancy by over a year, study estimates
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Coronavirus to cut US life expectancy by over a year, study estimates

A recent study estimated average life expectancy in the U.S. dropped by more than a year in 2020, with the country’s mortality due to COVID-19 skewing toward researchers’ highest death toll projections.
Canada is on a 'rapid growth trajectory,' 2,000 more people could die from COVID-19 in the next 10 days: PHAC
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Canada is on a 'rapid growth trajectory,' 2,000 more people could die from COVID-19 in the next 10 days: PHAC

News/Politics: New modelling released by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) suggests the number of daily COVID-19 cases could more than triple to 30,000 if people increase their contacts at a time when there's widespread community transmission.
Saskatoon doctor's intuition leads to rescue of 29 people poisoned with carbon monoxide
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Saskatoon doctor's intuition leads to rescue of 29 people poisoned with carbon monoxide

News/Canada/Saskatoon: A carbon monoxide leak at a Saskatoon apartment building Thursday night sent 29 people to hospital.