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'Now is not the time to travel,' Duclos says as Canada warns against trips abroad
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos made the announcement Wednesday, following a Tuesday evening meeting between premiers and the prime minister.
N.L. rebuilding 'from scratch' systems downed by cyberattack using backups: official
An Irish expert says the fact Newfoundland and Labrador has to rebuild "from scratch'' systems affected by an Oct. 30 cyberattack provides a new clue about the attack and its progress.

Halifax physician wins international award for dementia work

Dr. Kenneth Rockwood was presented with the Ryman Prize Tuesday night by Jacinda Ardern, the prime minister of New Zealand, in a virtual ceremony.
Ontarians 18+ can get boosters Monday, shorter dose interval

Premier Doug Ford made the announcement Wednesday afternoon.
New Zealand proposes legislation to create a smoke-free generation

New Zealand is proposing a unique approach to stopping smoking. With legislation, which would come into effect in 2027, anyone born after 2008 will not be able to buy cigarettes in their lifetimes.
Quebec pharmacies to distribute take home self-tests as of Dec. 20

Rapid self-tests for COVID-19 will be available free of charge in community pharmacies in Quebec as of Monday, Dec. 20.
Data indicate Omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

While the findings released Tuesday are preliminary and have not been peer-reviewed, they line up with other early data about omicron's behavior, including that it seems to be more easily transmitted.
Scope of N.L. cyberattack grows as officials confirm breach of social insurance data

Eastern Health president David Diamond says affected systems are being rebuilt from scratch, and about 70% are back up and running.
The COVID-19 pandemic will end, but the short term will be tough: experts

Ontario physician experts predict a difficult January for the healthcare system as the SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant spreads.
Mednow acquires pharmacy business specializing in biologic drugs

Mednow notes its plans to continue to add more and more services to its platform.