Coronavirus (COVID-19) National News

The pharmaceutical giant notes the shot did not generate as many antibodies as it did against the original Omicron variant despite the early promise in protection being shown against both subvariants.

Federal officials say regulators should reach a decision about whether to approve Canada's first COVID-19 vaccine for infants and preschoolers in coming weeks as the U.S. prepares to roll out tot-sized shots.

The app was launched on July 31, 2020, as the pandemic began and was billed as a way to alert people if they’ve been in close contact with someone who had been infected with COVID-19, without collecting any personal data.

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.