Tag Archives: second wave

Niagara can avoid further COVID-19 restrictions, Hirji says

[ad_1] Niagara can avoid moving into the more restrictive COVID-19 red or gray areas of the province and possibly even drop a level if residents restrict social contacts, the medical health officer says. There are eight areas in the province that are currently facing more restrictions than Niagara is facing …

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new hope with Moderna vaccine, improvement in France

[ad_1] The announcement of the efficacy of the vaccine developed by the American biotechnology company Moderna, estimated at 94.5%, sparked a wave of hope: the world is preparing for vaccination. In Europe, new restrictions are adopted to deal with the second wave; in France the curves show encouraging signs. The …

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Niagara will be COVID-19 orange alert on Monday

[ad_1] A shift by the provincial government to COVID-19 data thresholds more in line with public health and scientific advice means Niagara is moving towards a more restrictive pandemic state on Monday morning. Starting at 00:01 on Monday, the region will change from its current status of yellow, or “protected”, …

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Rising coronavirus infections expose a frayed Canadian response

[ad_1] Members of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedical Service wear personal protective clothing as they leave Maples personal care home in Winnipeg amid a COVID-19 outbreak on November 2, 2020. SHANNON VANRAES / Reuters The number of COVID-19 infections in Canada is climbing to record highs, prompting governments in some parts …

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