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Novavax says it currently is testing how its shots will hold up against the Omicron variant, and like other manufacturers has begun formulating an updated version to better match that variant in case in case it's eventually needed.

Ottawa Public Health advised health workers in a memo last week that virus testing is no longer available to everyone in a timely manner due to a surge in demand.

Quebec Health Minister Christian Dube called the situation "critical'' as he announced today that bars, theatres and entertainment venues will close as of 5 p.m. today.

Monitoring algorithm for pharmacists facilitates switching from originator biologics to other originator biologics, biosimilars or Janus kinase inhibitors.

Edmonton ob-gyn Dr. Jacquie McCubbin has been reprimanded and ordered to pay up to $15,000, while two nurses on her care team have been disciplined by their college.

While many were able to secure spots—the government said more than 125,000 third-dose appointments were booked through the province's online portal as of 10 a.m—many others expressed frustration at not being able to find shots in their region or having to settle for appointments several weeks from now.

Moderna said lab tests showed the half-dose booster shot increased by 37 times the level of so-called neutralizing antibodies able to fight Omicron.

Queensland's only private paediatric rheumatologist has ridden more than 3,000 kilometres to see his young patients.