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WHO: COVID-19 deaths fall overall by 9%, infections stable

WHO: COVID-19 deaths fall overall by 9%, infections stable

LONDON (AP) — The number of coronavirus deaths fell by 9% in the last week while new cases remained relatively stable, according to the latest weekly pandemic report released by the World Health Organization Wednesday. The U.N.
Pot shop owners worry they'll lose customers if halt on OCS deliveries stretches on

Pot shop owners worry they'll lose customers if halt on OCS deliveries stretches on

TORONTO — Pot shop owners say they're worried they will lose customers and run out of product if a halt on Ontario Cannabis Store deliveries stretches on.
US will stretch monkeypox vaccine supply with smaller doses

US will stretch monkeypox vaccine supply with smaller doses

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials on Tuesday authorized a plan to stretch the nation’s limited supply of monkeypox vaccine by giving people just one-fifth the usual dose, citing research suggesting that the reduced amount is about as effective.
Justice Department asks judge to pause Idaho abortion ban

Justice Department asks judge to pause Idaho abortion ban

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice asked a federal judge this week to bar Idaho from enforcing its near-total abortion ban while a lawsuit pitting federal health care law against state anti-abortion legislation is underway.
Lethbridge seeking approval for sober interim shelter to help ease homeless problem

Lethbridge seeking approval for sober interim shelter to help ease homeless problem

LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA — A southern Alberta city has taken a small step forward in dealing with homeless encampments after council agreed to seek development approval for an interim shelter. Lethbridge, Alta.
Fewer than 1 in 3 insured hepatitis C patients getting cure

Fewer than 1 in 3 insured hepatitis C patients getting cure

NEW YORK (AP) — Fewer than 1 in 3 people infected with hepatitis C are getting the expensive treatments that can cure them, according to a U.S. government study released Tuesday.
Delivering new services 'complicated,' Freeland says of planned dental care program

Delivering new services 'complicated,' Freeland says of planned dental care program

OTTAWA — The government is working hard to meet its end-of-year deadline to deliver dental-care coverage to kids, the deputy prime minister said Tuesday, but added providing new services is "complicated.
Top commander defends military's vaccine requirement, says 'tweak' in the works

Top commander defends military's vaccine requirement, says 'tweak' in the works

OTTAWA — Canada's top military commander said he will "tweak" the vaccine mandate for the Armed Forces in the next few weeks but defended vaccine requirements as necessary to keep the military ready to respond to any emergency.
'It's disappointing': Ontario hospital closing ER once again due to staff shortages

'It's disappointing': Ontario hospital closing ER once again due to staff shortages

A hospital in southwestern Ontario is set to have its emergency department temporarily close once again as it grapples with ongoing staffing shortages, an issue the mayor of that community said Tuesday is only getting worse over time.
Nova Scotia removes some restrictions for medical assistance in dying

Nova Scotia removes some restrictions for medical assistance in dying

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia is removing the requirement that someone’s natural death be “reasonably foreseeable” before they can access medical assistance in dying.