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South African scientists detect new virus variant amid spike in cases

Currently identified as B.1.1.529, the new variant has also been found in Botswana and Hong Kong in travelers from South Africa.
PEI to cover shingles vaccines for seniors

The Shingrix vaccine will be available through community pharmacies across the province.
Alberta launches grant program to improve palliative care

The program will seek to allow palliative care patients to have better care in their choice of setting.
Canada's breast cancer screening policy based off flawed study: researchers

Two trials—collectively known as the Canadian National Breast Screening Study (CNBSS)—found that mammograms for women in their 40s did not reduce death rates from breast cancer.
Provinces take issue with proposed federal mental health transfer

Federal contributions to provincial health systems, including mental health services, are funded by the Canada Health Transfer.
Questionnaire distributed to First Nation to trace source of possible blastomycosis

Symptoms range from a mild cough to serious breathing problems.
Shoppers health app adds booking service for physio, massage, other rehabilitation services

The additional services are through a partnership with Lifemark Health Group, a national healthcare company.
Consumer watchdog show Marketplace asks pharmacists about homeopathic remedies on hidden camera

The journalists asked the pharmacists about a children's homeopathic product.

Legault under fire as opposition seizes on explosive report on COVID in care homes