Health Canada approves Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
Health Canada approved the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, paving the way for vaccinations to begin countrywide as early as next Tuesday.
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Feds, provinces to stage distribution dry run as first vaccine approval nears
Federal and provincial governments will stage a dress rehearsal Monday to test the complex plan to get precious COVID-19 vaccines distributed to every corner of Canada.
Liberals defend deals and distribution plan for COVID-19 vaccine
The Liberals are pushing back against allegations from their political rivals that the federal government has failed Canadians on COVID−19 vaccines, noting Canada was one of the first countries to order doses from several foreign suppliers.
Ottawa must be more transparent on plan for COVID-19 vaccine rollout: expert
As some provinces push for clarity on when they will receive their share of Canada’s COVID-19 vaccines, one expert said Monday the government should be more transparent about the terms of its contracts with the companies producing the shots.
First COVID-19 vaccine will likely be approved next month, Health Canada says
The first COVID-19 vaccine could be approved for use in Canada within two weeks, Health Canada's chief medical adviser said on Thursday, November 26, 2020.
Canada approves first HIV self-test in long-awaited move to reduce screening barriers
Federal regulators have approved the first HIV self-test in Canada in a long-awaited move that experts say is critical to diagnosing people who don't know they have the virus.
Health Canada green-lights rapid COVID-19 test
Health Canada has given the green light to a rapid test for COVID-19 that could be deployed to long-term care homes and schools to take pressure off provincial testing systems.
Ottawa unveils deal to buy millions of rapid COVID-19 test devices
The Liberal government pushed back against criticism over a lack of rapid tests for COVID-19 on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, as it unveiled a deal to buy millions of such devices from a U.S. company — whenever Health Canada approves them.
Trudeau stresses vigilance
Quebeckers were urged to stop socializing, Ontarians were barred from late-night pub-hopping, and the entire country was sternly warned of "critical" containment measures required in coming weeks as soaring COVID-19 case counts edged past 150,000 on Friday, September 25, 2020.
Don't pressure Health Canada to approve rapid COVID-19 tests: Freeland
The federal government is "lining up advance deals" to buy rapid tests for COVID-19 so as soon as the technology is approved for use in Canada, it can be put to work, says Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland.
Dr. Theresa Tam warns COVID-19 vaccine efforts no silver bullet
Canada's top public health doctors warned on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, that vaccines in development for COVID-19 provide hope but will not mean an immediate end to the pandemic.
B.C. wants evidence safe to fly if airlines drop in-flight distancing
British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix says he wants to see the evidence that it's safe for the country's two largest airlines to drop their in-flight distancing policies during the pandemic.
Worries over COVID-19 outbreaks in 23 First Nations
Federal officials say the next two weeks will be crucial in trying to determine the scope and severity of the spread of COVID-19 in First Nations communities.
Health Canada warns against fake N95 masks that may not protect consumers
Health Canada is warning Canadians about the risks of using fraudulent and unauthorized N95 masks that may not offer protection against COVID-19.
New policy means drug cost increases
A new policy that has pharmacists restricting patients to a 30-day supply of their medications means some people are having to pay dispensing fees two or three times over.