coronavirus
Will withdrawal of AstraZeneca vaccine affect your next COVID booster jab?
The withdrawal comes as the government invites people to take part in the spring booster.
Who is eligible for spring COVID booster and how to book
Find out if you are eligible for a COVID booster jab this spring by reading our guide below.
Is it COVID, a cold, the flu or allergies? How to tell symptoms apart — and how to stay safe
A Toronto-based infectious disease specialist says things are looking up for spring when it comes to some illnesses.
Everything you need to know about Kate Garraway: Derek’s Story
Kate Garraway documents the last year of her husband Derek Draper's life in a new programme.
The CDC has dropped its 5-day COVID isolation guidelines. Here's why — and what's changed.
People who have COVID-19 will no longer be expected to isolate themselves for five days.
Women with long COVID more likely to experience sexual dysfunction. Here's what can help.
A new study finds that long COVID, whose symptoms include intense fatigue, can impact women's sexual function. Here's what you need to know.
Nicola Sturgeon denies using COVID to push her own political agenda
The former first minister rebuffed claims made by levelling up secretary Michael Gove earlier this week that the SNP had aimed to benefit politically from the pandemic.
Paxlovid helps prevent severe illness from COVID. Why don't more people take it?
Not sure if you should take Paxlovid or when to take it? Does it help prevent long COVID? Experts clear up the confusion.
What's a syndemic and do I need to worry about it amid COVID & flu season? How Canadians can stay safe
Experts say a "triple threat" of respiratory viruses is expected to hit Canada this winter.
COVID-19 subvariant JN.1 is now dominant in Canada: What you should know about the strain as it spreads
The "offspring" of BA.2.86 now accounts for more than half of all reported COVID-19 cases in Canada.
A new COVID 'variant of interest' is spreading quickly in Canada: What to know about JN.1, including symptoms
It’s projected to account for 40 per cent of COVID infections in Canada by the end of the month.
COVID is still out there. Do you need to worry about it anymore?
Many people are no longer concerned about COVID, despite hospital admissions and deaths steadily climbing for weeks. Here's what experts want you to know.
Only 15% of Canadians got updated COVID-19 jabs this winter: What to know about vaccines, masks & more
An expert says there are still health protocols Canadians should follow to protect themselves from COVID-19.
Timeline of late Derek Draper’s condition as Kate Garraway pays loving tribute
Sadly Kate Garraway has announced her husband Derek Draper has died aged 56 following his battle with Covid.
How to watch Rishi Sunak's appearance in front of the COVID inquiry
The prime minister is set to face a grilling on his record during the pandemic when he was chancellor.
Matt Hancock sent text complaining about Sunak during COVID - what you missed today
The former health secretary faced more uncomfortable questions about his handling of the pandemic
COVID inquiry: 8 jaw-dropping claims against Matt Hancock so far
The now independent MP was health secretary during the coronavirus pandemic and at the heart of a number key government decisions during that time.
COVID subvariant HV.1 is spreading across Canada: What experts say people should know
HV.1 makes up more than a third of reported COVID-19 cases in the country, according to the latest data.
New poll finds more than a third of Americans aren't concerned about rise in flu, COVID and RSV cases
New survey finds many people aren't worried by the potential health risks of getting the flu, COVID and RSV — and doctors say they're not shocked.
Many Canadians don't plan on getting COVID booster, flu shots. Experts say that's 'unfortunate'
A recent poll found 40 per cent of Canadians aren't planning on rolling up their sleeves for a COVID-19 booster or flu shot this year.
Macy's canceled Santa Claus on this day in 2020
Macy's ended a 159-year tradition amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The CDC has stopped printing COVID vaccine cards. Here's what to do with your old one.
Experts explain what to do with old cards, and how to keep track of future shots.
This is how much the government’s COVID response cost each person in the UK
Tax rises are extremely uncomfortable for the Tories, traditionally the party of low taxes. And it has gone on the defensive, blaming the COVID pandemic.
UK households could pay £3,500 more in tax by next election, warns IFS
The IFS said that since comparable records began in the 1950s, no UK parliament has presided over a bigger increase in taxes.
Nearly 7% of Americans have had long COVID, according to the CDC. Here's what we know so far about the complex condition.
The CDC has a laundry list of potential symptoms of long COVID. Here are the most common ones — and what we know so far about the condition.
New poll finds over a third of Americans think COVID and the flu are 'about the same'
A recent Yahoo News/YouGov survey found that 41% of Americans believe COVID is more severe than the flu, while 34% think COVID and the flu are about the same and 7% say the flu is more severe.