Unvaccinated individuals are at risk as the delta coronavirus variant threatens to become the predominant strain in the U.S. within weeks, Anthony Fauci, M.D., director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, warned on NBC’s Today on Wednesday. But parents of unvaccinated kids who are worried about their children’s health can do quite…
One of Ontario’s most vocal epidemiologists has resigned from the province’s COVID-19 Science Advisory Table, alleging the group has delayed publication of its pandemic projections for the fall due to political interference — a charge the table has denied.Epidemiologist David Fisman has resigned from his position on Ontario’s COVID-19 Science Advisory Table. (Ousama Farag/CBC)One of Ontario’s most…
The Toronto Blue Jays say those wishing to enter Rogers Centre will be required to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test starting Sept. 13.Starting Sept. 13, Blue Jays fans will need to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to watch games at Rogers Centre. (Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)The Toronto Blue…
Both the Toronto International Film Festival and Mirvish Productions will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test from attendees, organizers announced on Monday.Both the Toronto International Film Festival and Mirvish Productions will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test, organizers announced on Monday. (David Donnelly/CBC)Both the Toronto International Film Festival and…
Considered the favourite from the outset, Danish comedy drama Another Round scooped the Academy Award for best international feature film at this year’s Oscars. Its win was a poignant moment for director Thomas Vinterberg, whose 19-year-old daughter Ida had died in a car crash just four days into the shoot for the film and to…
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire is confident Jadon Sancho will have a ‘great career’ at Old Trafford following his £73m move from Borussia Dortmund. Sancho will become a Red Devils player in the aftermath of England’s Euro 2020 campaign after Dortmund finally agreed to sell him to Premier League giants United. Having thrived for club…
Rules on wearing face masks and social distancing are set to be relaxed in England on July 19, according to reports. It will no longer be mandatory to wear a mask in public spaces including tubes and buses but may still be recommended in high risk areas, Whitehall sources have claimed. The one-metre rule, the…
The championship contender has struggled to match the pace of his Toyota teammates, rally leader Kalle Rovanpera and fourth-placed Sebastien Ogier, which has left him almost two minutes adrift of the lead in fifth. Evans made a costly mistake on Friday’s second stage when he overshot two junctions and stalled the car losing 12 seconds…
Elections Canada says it will not require its workers on election day to be vaccinated, but says it is taking steps to ensure long-term care and retirement home residents will be able to vote safely on Sept. 20.A man takes a walk outside the Seven Oaks Long-Term Care Home in Toronto on Thursday, June 25, 2020. (Frank Gunn/The…
Discussions on Vibrio in seafood have revealed a number of developments in recent years, according to a report. Raw shellfish such as oysters and clams are the most common foodborne source of vibriosis. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and World Health Organization (WHO) published a review of risk assessment tools…