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Public health officials are encouraging people in the Northwest Territories to get their flu shot as cases of the virus rise.

People in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick will see more COVID-19 restrictions eased next week, said officials, who pointed to signs of a waning Omicron wave.

Case of COVID-19 confirmed at Ekati Diamond Mine in N.W.T. About a month after an outbreak at the Ekati Diamond Mine in the N.W.T. was declared over, another person has tested positive for COVID-19. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Jul 26, 2021 4:03 PM CT | Last Updated: July 26 An aerial view of the Ekati mine, 300 kilometres northeast of Yellowknife. Public health in the N.W.T. says a new case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at the site.(Dominion Diamond Corporation) One person has tested ...

Alberta is on track for a Canada Day without any public health restrictions.

Article content Two patients who tested positive for the COVID-19 Delta variant at the Foothills Medical Centre have died, in what are believed to be the first such deaths in Alberta. One of the deaths was a patient who had received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine and was fully immunized, while the other person had not received any doses, said Alberta Health Services spokesman Kerry Williamson. Both were in their 80s. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, o...

Article content Two patients who tested positive for the COVID-19 Delta variant at the Foothills Medical Centre have died, in what are believed to be the first such deaths in Alberta. One of the deaths was a patient who had received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine and was fully immunized, while the other person had not received any doses, said Alberta Health Services spokesman Kerry Williamson. Both were in their 80s. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, o...

Article content Alberta reported 85 new variant COVID cases of concern Tuesday as the province looked to accelerate second dose vaccine bookings for those who received their initial shot in May. Dr. Andre Corriveau, the provincial deputy chief medical officer of health, announced the latest numbers while filling in for Dr. Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer of health, who is away this week. Data posted to the provincial government’s website shows there have been a total of 357 cases of the ...

"For us, this is concern… The bigger concern is that when you look at the Delta variant, there is some loss in vaccine effectiveness."

"For us, this is concern… The bigger concern is that when you look at the Delta variant, there is some loss in vaccine effectiveness."

Chief medical officer of health COVID-19 update – June 10, 2021 Alberta’s chief medical officer of health and officials provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health. Some parts of this page will not display. JavaScript is not available in this browser or may be turned off. Check against delivery. Thank you, Minister, and good afternoon everyone. Before I begin, I want to let you know that I will be taking next week off to spend time with my family. While I am ...