Those in Canada who are not vaccinated against COVID-19, for whatever reason, will see their access to restaurants, events and even some employment stripped away — leaving many feeling ostracized, experts say.Nathan Maharaj of Toronto took part in a COVID-19 vaccine trial and has been fully vaccinated with the Quebec-based Medicago vaccine since April. He’s…
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Now that a majority of Canadians have been fully vaccinated, pharmacists and health-care providers face a new challenge: finding enough people to sign up for a dose before their supply expires.A health-care worker dispenses a dose of the Moderna vaccine from a vial. As of Wednesday, 75.7 per cent of Nova Scotians have received at…
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OMA calls for COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all Ontario health-care workers
by Sue JonesThe Ontario Medical Association (OMA) says that all health-care workers in the province should be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.A woman is vaccinated with a dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at a pop-up vaccine clinic in Toronto’s Jane and Finch neighbourhood. The Ontario Medical Association said Friday that all health-care workers in…
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Will Canada have COVID booster shots this year? Probably, but not for everyone, experts say
by Sue JonesCanadian physicians and scientists say a third dose will likely be helpful for people who are most vulnerable to illness.Janet Lang, 73, says being immunocompromised has left her feeling ‘quite fragile’ and unsure if two doses of COVID vaccine are enough to protect her from the illness. (Turgut Yeter/CBC News )Janet Lang had two doses of…
The CDC says more than 54% of the country has been vaccinated, causing most states to lift their coronavirus restrictions. However, new…