Health

Ontario Premier Doug Ford urges masking, stops short of imposing mandate

TORONTO — As pediatric hospitals across Ontario deal with an unprecedented surge of very sick children, Premier Doug Ford asked residents to mask up on Sunday but stopped short of mandating the practice. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr.

Nov 13, 2022 11:51 AM Read more >

Abortion rights wins in Kentucky, elsewhere stoke supporters

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Lexie Overstreet logged plenty of miles on foot, knocking on doors to try to persuade Kentuckians not to take away one of the last legal paths to restoring abortion rights in the state.

Nov 13, 2022 9:45 AM Read more >

Thousands protest in support of public health care in Madrid

MADRID (AP) — Tens of thousands of Spanish public health workers and their supporters staged a demonstration Sunday to demand more primary health care staff and protest what they claim is the progressive dismantling of the public health system in fav

Nov 13, 2022 6:27 AM Read more >

After hurricanes, program aims to help alleviate stress

SLIDELL, La. (AP) — The 10 women gathered on yoga mats in a New Orleans suburb, the lights dimmed. “I'd like to invite you to close your eyes," instructor Stephanie Osborne said in a soothing voice from the front of the room.

Nov 12, 2022 10:17 PM Read more >

Top Ontario doctor to ask public to mask up as respiratory illnesses rage: sources

TORONTO — Ontario's top doctor will recommend the public begin masking on Monday in an effort to help overwhelmed children's hospitals, two government sources said Saturday.

Nov 12, 2022 12:22 PM Read more >

North Macedonia to pardon violators of pandemic measures

SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — North Macedonia is planning to pardon more than 1,200 people who face prison sentences because they have failed to pay fines for violating restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nov 12, 2022 10:15 AM Read more >

China tightens restrictions as rise in virus cases reported

BEIJING (AP) — Everyone in a district of 1.8 million people in China’s southern metropolis of Guangzhou was ordered to stay home for virus testing Saturday and a major city in the southwest closed schools as another rise in infections was reported.

Nov 12, 2022 1:24 AM Read more >

Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto reduces surgeries to preserve critical care

TORONTO — The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto says it is reducing surgeries to preserve its critical care capacity as it deals with a surge of intensive care cases.

Nov 11, 2022 5:53 PM Read more >

China eases some quarantine for travelers even as cases rise

BEIJING (AP) — Travelers arriving in China will spend less time in quarantine under changes to sweeping anti-virus controls announced Friday to reduce disruptions to the economy and society.

Nov 11, 2022 4:43 PM Read more >

Veterans 'best of America,' VP Harris says in laying wreath

WASHINGTON (AP) — Under gray clouds and pouring rain at Arlington National Cemetery, Vice President Kamala Harris told the nation's veterans Friday their work makes America stronger, as the administration announced new support for children who live w

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