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- 12/16/2021
Quebec orders shops, bars, restaurants, churches to operate at 50% capacity
COVID-19 vaccination is no longer enough to prevent Quebec's health system from becoming overwhelmed, and Quebecers must reduce their contacts by half, Premier Francois Legault said Thursday. - 12/16/2021
Nova Scotia reports record 394 COVID cases, as Halifax hospital delays some surgeries
A hospital in Halifax is postponing some non-urgent surgeries because staff members are isolating after being exposed to COVID-19. - 12/16/2021
U.S. regulators lift in-person restrictions on abortion pill
Prescribers will still need to undergo certification and training. - 12/16/2021
Capacity limits return at Ontario restaurants, retailers as Omicron surges
The province is also limiting outdoor gatherings to 25, and prohibiting food and drink consumption at sports arenas, cinemas and other large venues. - 12/16/2021
Manitoba tightens restrictions to battle Omicron COVID variant
Starting Tuesday, the province says indoor gatherings with vaccinated people will be limited to household members plus 10 others. - 12/16/2021
Canada reinstates molecular test for all travellers, lifts ban on African countries
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos said that requirement will return as of Tuesday, which is only about a month since Canada waived the need for a test for those taking short cross-border trips. - 12/16/2021
Northwest Territories loosens COVID-19 isolation requirements, increases testing
People who travelled outside the territory with an unvaccinated or vaccinated family member were previously required to isolate. - 12/16/2021
My doctor said 'I have to get waxed' South African PSA has Canadians giggling
The video is a public service announcement from South Africa, featuring a man who misunderstands instructions from his doctor on how to ensure a long and happy life. - 12/16/2021
N.L. reports 46 new cases of COVID 19, introduces new restrictions to fight Omicron
Finance Minister Siobhan Coady says today is the deadline for public service workers to be fully vaccinated, adding that 99.4% of employees have complied. - 12/16/2021
Yukon to focus on measures to reduce spread of transmissible Omicron variant: premier
Premier Silver told the media Wednesday there are no cases of Omicron currently in Yukon and the two people who had it earlier this month have recovered.