Coronavirus (COVID-19) National News

Experts say Canada needs to turn its COVID-19 aid attention to expanding vaccine production everywhere or the virus will continue to run wild, mutate and bring new waves of disease.

American vaccine maker Moderna will announce Friday it intends to build its promised Canadian production facility in the Montreal area.

PCR tests are the gold standard, but are too costly, with the amount of current infections across the country.

Health Canada has approved AstraZeneca's antibody combination to prevent symptomatic COVID-19 infection in immunocompromised people.

Dr. Christopher Labos explained on The Rob Snow Show that signs are pointing to a sixth wave of COVID-19.

Evolutionary biologist Prof. Sarah Otto said the divisiveness of the mask is a legacy that will long be debated after the pandemic is over.

Capacity limits at indoor settings where proof of vaccination is required will be lifted on Feb. 17, and large spectator venues can return to 50 per cent capacity. The remaining capacity limits are set to be eased on March 1 and will coincide with end of proof of vaccination requirements.

Those that remain say they are staying put until all the restrictions are lifted, with the president of the Ottawa Gatineau Hotel Association saying some protesters have been extending their stays at hotels, or are asking to rebook for the coming weekend.

MPs are reminded to avoid physical altercations, "even if provoked."

The agency says the people who are receiving letters have tax information that suggest they earned too much income during periods when they received aid.