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Manitoba's two major political parties say they would not repeat COVID-19 lockdowns

Manitoba's two major political parties say they would not repeat COVID-19 lockdowns

WINNIPEG — The leaders of Manitoba's two largest political parties promised Wednesday to not impose any more COVID-19 "lockdowns" as two new opinion polls suggested the Opposition New Democrats had gained a commanding lead in the run-up to the Oct.
Biden administration announces $600M to produce COVID tests and will reopen website to order them

Biden administration announces $600M to produce COVID tests and will reopen website to order them

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it is providing $600 million in funding to produce new at-home COVID-19 tests and is restarting a website allowing Americans to again order up to four free tests per household — aimi
Quebec delayed preparation for COVID-19 in care homes, leading to deaths: lawsuit

Quebec delayed preparation for COVID-19 in care homes, leading to deaths: lawsuit

The Quebec government's failure to follow its pandemic-response plan as the novel coronavirus started circulating in other parts of the world in early 2020 led to preventable deaths in long-term care, a Montreal lawyer argued Monday.
IRS will pause taking claims for pandemic-era tax credit due to an influx of fraudulent claims

IRS will pause taking claims for pandemic-era tax credit due to an influx of fraudulent claims

The Internal Revenue Service is pausing accepting claims for a pandemic-era tax credit until 2024 due to rising concerns that an influx of applications are fraudulent.
Ont. drug and alcohol overdose deaths almost doubled during pandemic, researchers say

Ont. drug and alcohol overdose deaths almost doubled during pandemic, researchers say

The number of accidental drug and alcohol deaths almost doubled in Ontario during the COVID-19 pandemic, a report released Thursday said.
Ontario rolling out flu, COVID-19 shots, first to high-priority groups

Ontario rolling out flu, COVID-19 shots, first to high-priority groups

TORONTO — Ontario's chief medical officer of health is urging residents to get flu and COVID-19 vaccines this fall ahead of the respiratory virus season, starting with the people most at risk of severe illness and complications.
COVID-19 cases reported on luxury cruise ship MV Ocean Explorer that ran aground in Greenland

COVID-19 cases reported on luxury cruise ship MV Ocean Explorer that ran aground in Greenland

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The operator of a luxury cruise ship that ran aground in Greenland with 206 people on board said Thursday at least three passengers have contracted COVID-19.
On the road again: Commuting makes a comeback as employers try to put pandemic in the rearview

On the road again: Commuting makes a comeback as employers try to put pandemic in the rearview

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — If you think U.S. roads have gotten busier on your morning commute, you're not alone. The rate of workers driving to their jobs creeped upwards nationwide last year, as did those who carpool to work by car, truck or van.
There's no sign of widespread COVID-19 mandates in the US. Republicans are warning of them anyway

There's no sign of widespread COVID-19 mandates in the US. Republicans are warning of them anyway

NEW YORK (AP) — As Americans fend off a late summer COVID-19 spike and prepare for a fresh vaccine rollout , Republicans are raising familiar fears that government-issued lockdowns and mask mandates are next.
Contradicting federal health officials, Florida Gov. DeSantis recommends against new COVID booster

Contradicting federal health officials, Florida Gov. DeSantis recommends against new COVID booster

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov.
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