The federal government is taking steps to support struggling businesses by extending the repayment deadlines for Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loans. However, Restaurants Canada, an advocacy group for the restaurant and service industry, feels that the extension falls short of what is needed. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently announced that the overall loan repayment …
Pharmacies across the U.S. have started administering new COVID-19 booster formulations from drugmakers Pfizer and Moderna. The Food and Drug Administration approved the revised mRNA vaccine shots Monday as several COVID variants spread and hospitalizations rise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the shots for everyone 6 months and older. The vaccine is …
In a fiery exchange during a coronavirus subcommittee hearing on the erosion of the doctor-patient relationship, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) interrupted Rep. Jill Tokuda (D-Hawaii) as she accused her Republican colleagues of hypocrisy on the issue of abortion. Tokuda criticized her Republican counterparts for convening a hearing on government overreach into the doctor-patient relationship …
A vial of the Moderna coronavirus booster vaccine targeting BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants is pictured at Skippack Pharmacy in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, Sept. 8, 2022. Hannah Beier | Reuters The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending that all Americans aged six months and older receive updated Covid shots from Pfizer and Moderna. …
Despite the recent surge in COVID cases and the emergence of new variants, a majority of Americans are not worried about contracting COVID. Interestingly, the level of concern is at its lowest point since the start of the pandemic. Compared to the initial concern over the Omicron variant in late 2021, there is now less …
During the Covid pandemic, Johns Hopkins University and its scientists emerged as a highly reliable source for tracking the global progression of the virus on a daily basis. If you want to demonstrate to your team that you take their mental health seriously, why not try this certification? In May, the World Health Organization (WHO) …
After a weekend of Labor Day travel amid a surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations, many individuals are seeking information on where to obtain free COVID test kits in 2023, whether through mail or insurance. While COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths are currently lower than previous peaks seen during past waves of the virus, they have been steadily …
Displaying Abbott’s at-home COVID-19 rapid test kits in Orlando. Photograph: Paul Hennessy | LightRocket | Getty Images With the surge in COVID cases in the US, many Americans are uncovering unused at-home tests that they stored during the early stages of the pandemic. While these tests may have expired, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) …
Anthony Fauci, the former White House chief medical adviser, recently spoke out in defense of masking as COVID cases continue to rise across the country. In an informative interview on CNN, Fauci expressed his concern about Americans not heeding the recommendations of health officials, even if masking becomes necessary again. Fauci stated, “I am concerned …
Decrease article font size Increase article font size The Canada Revenue Agency has announced that 120 employees have been separated from the agency following an internal review of employees who claimed the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). This review process, initiated on June 30, has examined approximately 600 cases, with investigations and disciplinary measures ongoing. …