Month: September 2023
Quebec health-care establishments argue against allowing COVID-19 class action
If the case is allowed to go ahead, it would cover all residents of long-term…
Manitoba’s two major political parties say they would not repeat COVID-19 lockdowns
Manitobans were never locked in their homes. But at the height of the pandemic, there…
Alberta COVID hospitalizations up 73% since July: health minister
On Monday, Alberta’s health minister provided updated data on influenza, RSV and COVID-19 cases, and…
Quebec delayed preparation for COVID-19 in care homes, leading to deaths: lawsuit
A Montreal lawyer says that Quebec’s COVID-19 response in long-term care homes was marked by…
COVID-19, influenza vaccines available soon at Alberta pharmacies
Influenza vaccines will be available in Alberta pharmacies on Oct. 16, with the new Moderna…
COVID-19 hospitalizations triple in Quebec over the past month, health minister says
Many of those patients are admitted for other reasons and contract the novel coronavirus during…
Ontario ombudsman urges stronger enforcement of LTC rules
Ontario’s ombudsman says the Ministry of Long-Term Care needs to put in place clear rules…