The head of Canada’s largest pension fund received a COVID-19 vaccination while on a “very personal” trip to Dubai, he told staff in an email Thursday night.
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Single vaccine jab appears highly effective against COVID-19, experts say
There is compelling evidence that a single dose of COVID-19 vaccines may provide almost as much protection as giving two doses, Canada’s deputy chief public health officer said Thursday.
Health Canada not ready yet to greenlight AstraZeneca vaccine
Health Canada is not yet ready to make a decision about approving the COVID-19 vaccine from AstraZeneca, more than two weeks after it signalled the ruling could be imminent.
Snowstorm delays Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine shipments by 24-36 hours
The federal government has confirmed Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine shipments have been delayed by 24 to 36 hours due to the snowstorms that have disrupted much of Canada and the U.S.
New survey suggests most Canadians believe COVID-19 vaccines safe, effective
Almost two in three Canadians surveyed recently said they trust COVID-19 vaccines to be both safe and effective.
Health agency has no Moderna doses scheduled this week, with future amounts uncertain
The Public Health Agency of Canada says Ottawa plans to distribute more than 70,000 Pfizer-BiotNTech vaccine doses this week ahead of a major ramp-up, but no Moderna doses are on the schedule.
First Brazilian and South African variants of COVID-19 identified in Toronto
Toronto Public Health has confirmed the first cases of the Brazilian and South African variant of the COVID-19 virus in the city.
Canada on verge of deal to make COVID-19 vaccines at home
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce Tuesday the makings of an agreement to produce COVID-19 vaccines within Canada.
Novavax submits COVID-19 vaccine for approval to Health Canada
OTTAWA — Canada’s hopes of speeding up COVID-19 vaccinations brightened slightly over the weekend as regulators began work to approve a new inoculation, even as the federal government sought to head off any restrictions on vaccine shipments from Europe.
Ontario extends 2nd dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to 35 days due to delays
The province’s top doctor has once again revised the timing of when people can get the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.