John Bennett, his wife and their youngest son Noah have all recovered from COVID-19. But now, 10-year-old John, who has cystic fibrosis, has contracted the virus.The Bennetts have two boys, John and Noah. John, left, has cystic fibrosis. (Submitted by the Bennett family) John Bennett and his family of four were already facing a difficult situation when he…
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A year of stigma: COVID-19 fear leads to shaming of racial, religious groups in Manitoba
by Sue JonesOne year into the pandemic, numerous groups, often from marginalized communities, have been perceived as endangering public health, even if they’ve done nothing wrong.While public health officials have called on Manitobans to unite in the fight against COVID-19, there has been a tendency to shame people — especially those from marginalized communities — accused of…
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Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine becomes 4th to receive Health Canada approval
by Sue JonesCanada’s national campaign to inoculate people against the novel coronavirus got good news on two fronts today: one vaccine maker now plans to accelerate its deliveries and federal regulators have cleared a fourth COVID-19 vaccine for use in this country.Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose vaccine has received regulatory approval from Health Canada for use in this country. (Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images)Canada’s national campaign…
Sorry, this video isn’t available any more. A Covid patient battling for his life on an intensive care ward has told how he feared he wouldn’t ‘make it through’ after falling ill over Christmas. There are currently 30,451 patients in hospital with the virus across the UK, with 2,645 of them requiring a ventilator, government…
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COVID-19 has made education more accessible for university students with mobility disabilities
by Sue JonesWhile many able-bodied university students have found the switch to remote learning stressful, those with mobility disabilities have seen their lives made easier. But they worry the progress will be lost when in-person learning returns.’I have to choose between my safety and my education,’ said Concordia University student Alicia-Ann Pauld. (Submitted by Alicia-Ann Pauld) Before…
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COVID-19 outbreak ‘painful’ reminder of speed of infection spread, says P.E.I. premier
by Sue JonesP.E.I. has been spared the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the last week has been a reminder of how quickly conditions can change, says Premier Dennis King.Premier Dennis King is hopeful the red phase of COVID-19 restrictions will be short-lived. (Kirk Pennell/CBC)P.E.I. has been spared the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the last…
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Ontario sees 1,138 new COVID-19 cases as number of active infections climbs for 1st time in weeks
by Sue JonesOntario’s public health measures have decreased COVID-19 transmission and have slowed the spread of variants of concern, according to new modelling released by the province’s Science Table Thursday.The number of active infections provincewide increased for the first time in more than six weeks as Ontario reported another 1,138 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. (Evan…
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COVID-19 tents, shacks turned into homes amid housing crisis in Eabametoong First Nation
by Sue JonesFour canvas walls reinforced with plywood and two-by-fours, along with a few blankets and a wood stove, are Andrew Missewace’s only defence against the bitter cold of northwestern Ontario, even when the temperature drops as low as -48 C.A First Nations community in northern Ontario set up tents to help isolate and quarantine cases of…
The doldrums and devastation of pandemic life will end eventually, experts say. However, some of them also think the virus behind COVID-19 will remain as a presence in our lives along some spectrum ranging from occasional flare-ups to a seasonal illness, or something in between.It’s a scene from pandemic life: a masked man in Vancouver…
A pastor who is under investigation for selling oil and string as coronavirus ‘cures’ has been allowed to advertise on London buses. Climate Wiseman, who identifies as a prophet, was exposed by Southwark News in April for selling coronavirus ‘protection’ kits, consisting of oil and red string, for £91. A post on the ministry’s website…