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New ‘Delta Plus’ COVID-19 strain being investigated, but is it more contagious?

TORONTO — A new Delta subvariant COVID-19 strain has been designated a “Variant Under Investigation” by the U.K., saying early…

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U.S. unveils COVID-19 vaccine rollout for children as Canada plans its own

TORONTO — In the coming weeks, millions of American children aged 5-11 will likely become part of an urgent vaccination…

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Colin Powell’s death from COVID-19 complications despite vaccination reminder immunocompromised at higher risk

TORONTO — The recent death of Colin Powell, the first Black U.S. secretary of state, due to COVID-19 complications is…

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Colin Powell, first Black U.S. secretary of state, dies after complications from COVID-19

Colin Powell, the first Black U.S. secretary of state whose leadership in several Republican administrations helped shape American foreign policy…

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COVID-19 vaccine booster eligibility by province and territory in Canada

TORONTO — Although booster shots and third doses of COVID-19 vaccines aren’t currently recommended for most Canadians, additional doses are…

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Melbourne to ease world’s longest COVID-19 lockdowns as vaccinations rise

MELBOURNE — Melbourne, which has spent more time under COVID-19 lockdowns than any other city in the world, is set…

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Travel industry, health experts applaud U.S. decision to allow travellers with mixed doses

The organization representing Canada’s tourism industry is applauding the U.S. government’s decision to allow Canadian travellers with mixed vaccine doses…

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U.S. says it will permit entry of Canadian travellers with mixed vaccine doses

OTTAWA — The U.S. says it will allow Canadians into the country who have received a mixed COVID-19 vaccine schedule,…

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Cross-border travel in question for Canadians with mixed vaccines

TORONTO — The U.S.-Canadian land border will be re-opening in November to fully-vaccinated Canadians, but travel is in question for…

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Saskatchewan and COVID-19: How did its fourth wave death rate become the highest in Canada?

TORONTO — Saskatchewan has been battered by COVID-19’s fourth wave, struggling with a surge in cases and deaths and a…

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