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Supposed ‘Deltacron’ variant might be a lab error, removed from the database

References to a supposed “Deltacron” variant have been removed from a leading COVID-19 genome database following heavy scrutiny from skeptics who believed the results may have stemmed from lab error. Deltacron, named because of its supposed genetic similarities to both the Omicron and Delta variants, was first reported by Dr. Leondios Kostrikis, head of the laboratory […]

COVID-19 booster dose helped ‘neutralize’ Omicron

New research out of Europe has found that a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine could produce sufficient antibodies to “neutralize” the Omicron variant. Researchers from the Institut Pasteur and Vaccine Research Institute in France, together with KU Leuven in Belgium and Orléans Regional Hospital, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou (AP-HP), Inserm and the CNRS, also in […]

Provinces likely to make vaccination mandatory, says federal health minister

Health Minister Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says vaccination remains the only way out of the pandemic Provinces are likely to introduce mandatory vaccination policies in the coming months to deal with the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, Health Minister Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos said today. Duclos said it’s time for the provinces to consider requiring vaccination for everyone medically able to get […]

We may see more polar vortex winters due to climate change

“Polar vortex” is a weather term that’s been used more and more in recent years. It’s a swirling weather system that circles in the atmosphere high above the North Pole. Air temperatures in this system can drop as low as – 80 degrees Celsius. Normally, this chilly air is held back by the band of […]

Israel Reports 1st “Florona” Case, Covid And Influenza Double Infection

Israel’s national health providers began administering fourth vaccine shots against COVID-19 on Friday to individuals with compromised immune systems. Tel Aviv:  Israel recorded the first case of “florona” disease, a double infection of COVID-19 and influenza, said Arab News said on Thursday. “#Israel records first case of #florona disease, a double infection of #COVID19 and […]

Why are some isolation periods shortened for vaccinated people with COVID-19?

British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and New Brunswick have each announced shorter isolation periods for vaccinated individuals who test positive for COVID-19. The moves this week follow similar measures from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to also shorten the isolation period in the United States. Under the new guidelines, vaccinated people who test […]

COVID-19 isolation period reduced to 5 days for fully vaccinated Albertans

New rules for vaccinated people with COVID-19 take effect Jan. 3 Alberta is reducing the mandatory isolation period for fully vaccinated people who contract COVID-19 to five days from the current 10, Health Minister Jason Copping announced Friday. The change becomes effective Monday, Copping told a news conference. People whose symptoms are resolving after five days […]

Applications open for $300-a-week COVID-19 benefit in most provinces and territories

Applications are now open for the expanded Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit, the government said Thursday after adding most provinces and territories to the eligibility list. The benefit, announced in November but expanded on Dec. 22, allows any worker to apply for the support if their workplace has been slapped with capacity-limiting restrictions of 50 per cent […]

Extreme cold warnings issued across Alberta

A predicted cold snap has arrived with extreme cold warnings blanketing most of the province. Environment Canada issued extreme cold warnings across Alberta on Saturday afternoon. With wind chill, the coldest areas will dip between -40 C and -50 C. Northern Alberta will experience a prolonged period of these conditions possibly going into next weekend, the warning reads. Extreme […]

Congratulations to Raj Pulikaparambil.. All the very best from NERMA Family

Lower Grocery Prices now in NW Edmonton Seeing is believing … Welcome to the Grand Opening of the very unique FreshCo Palisades Square store at 12950 137 Ave NW with 40,000 sqft of extensive Multicultural and Canadian discount grocery assortments! Store opens tomorrow at 8 am, Thursday, December 16th!!!Follow/Like/Share our Facebook page to stay updated […]