Alberta / covid 19

Premier Smith welcomes Ethics Commissioner probe; Opposition calls for fully independent judicial investigation

Statement: Office of the Premier Premier Danielle Smith’s office issued the following statement: “The Premier was recently contacted by the Ethics Commissioner, who is undertaking an investigation into whether or not the Premier has interfered with the administration of justice in relation to a COVID prosecution. “The Premier welcomes this investigation, is fully cooperating with … Continue reading

covid 19 / ottawa

Canada to require negative Covid-19 test for travelers from China

NEW RESTRICTION Travelers from China, Hong Kong and Macao will be required to present a negative coronavirus test two days before their flights to Canada.  The restriction will take effect on January 5, 2023.  (Anadolu) ANKARA – Canada announced Saturday it will ask travelers coming from China, Hong Kong and Macao to submit temporary negative coronavirus tests ahead of … Continue reading

covid 19 / Philippines

4K 12-17 year olds contract Covid-19 from Sept. 1-Nov. 3

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor  (PNA photo by Oliver Marquez) MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) has logged 3,939 Covid-19 cases among children ages 12 to 17 years old from Sept. 1 to Nov. 3 following the implementation of face-to-face classes. In a media briefing Friday, DOH officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said they are still coordinating … Continue reading

Alberta / covid 19

BA.4 and BA. 5 COVID-19 bivalent vaccine available soon

News ReleaseBA.4 and BA. 5 COVID-19 bivalent vaccine available soon Albertans 12 years of age and older will soon have an additional COVID-19 vaccine choice. Beginning Oct. 24, the bivalent Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster, which includes the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants, will be available in Alberta for those 12 years and older. This is … Continue reading

Expanded availability of  second booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine will provide Albertans with more choices about increasing their protection against COVID-19 based on their personal risk factors
Alberta / covid 19

Expanded availability of second booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine will provide Albertans with more choices about increasing their protection against COVID-19 based on their personal risk factors

News ReleaseExpanding COVID-19 booster choices for those 18+ Expanded availability of a second booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine will provide Albertans with more choices about increasing their protection against COVID-19 based on their personal risk factors. Albertans can expect to see periods of increased transmission of COVID-19 through the summer and into the fall and … Continue reading

Aalisin ng Alberta ang natitirang mga pangkalusugang paghihigpit 
Alberta / covid 19

Aalisin ng Alberta ang natitirang mga pangkalusugang paghihigpit 

Pabatid Balita  Aalisin ng Alberta ang natitirang mga pangkalusugang paghihigpit  Gagawa ang Alberta ng pangwakas na hakbang sa plano nitong pagaanin ang mga hakbang sa kalusugan ng publiko habang nalalampasan ng probinsya ang Omicron BA.2 wave at patuloy na bumababa ang mga pag-papaospital sa COVID-19. Bumababa ang rate sa mga bagong pag-papaospital mula noong kataasan … Continue reading

covid 19 / Philippines

Manila administers over 5K doses of 2nd booster shot

By Marita Moaje  Quirino Grandstand, Manila drive-thru vaccination (PNA file photo) MANILA – Over 5,000 individuals have availed of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) second booster shots in the city of Manila since its rollout for immunocompromised individuals on April 26, and for the elderly and health care workers on Thursday. As of Friday, the Manila Public … Continue reading