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COVID-19 infections are on the rise and omicron could quadruple daily case counts, federal modelling says

New modelling released today by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) suggests the number of COVID-19 cases could increase sharply in the coming weeks as the country grapples with another wave of delta infections and the highly transmissible omicron variant.Medical student Morgyn McKerlie gives Amanda Omamalin, 6, her vaccine during a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic…

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Which COVID-19 booster shot should I get? Your questions answered

Have you been wondering when you might be eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot? Which one should you get? Are they effective against the omicron variant? We asked the experts.Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccines are the only two currently authorized for booster use in Canada. (Rogelio V. Solis/AP Photo)This story idea came from audience members,…

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First COVID-19 vaccines for children arrive in Canada

The first delivery of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11 has landed in Canada, with 2.9 million set to be delivered by the end of the week.The first delivery of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for children in Canada aged five to 11 landed in Hamilton on Sunday. (Nick Iwanyshyn/Reuters)Canada received its first doses…

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