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• WHO: COVID-19 cases rising nearly everywhere in the world

  The number of new coronavirus cases rose by 18 per cent in the last week, with more than 4.1 million cases reported globally, according to the World Health Organization.

  

• Ontario researchers say they've found what causes long-COVID symptoms

  Through the use of MRI technology and spearheaded by researchers at Western University, the cause of long COVID symptoms have been identified for the first time.

  

• Ahead of summer festivals, Quebec health officials warn of rising COVID-19 numbers

  Ahead of the hustle and bustle of festival season in Montreal, Quebec health officials are asking people to stay vigilant amid rising COVID-19 numbers.

  

• Researchers find llama's blood could hold key to 'super-immunity' against COVID-19, other viruses

  Researchers suggest antibodies found in llama blood could lead to the development of a spray to immunize against COVID-19, SARS and other coronaviruses.

  

• BioNTech, Pfizer to start testing universal vaccine for coronaviruses

  Germany's BioNTech, Pfizer's partner in COVID-19 vaccines, said the two companies would start tests on humans of next-generation shots that protect against a wide variety of coronaviruses in the second half of the year.

• COVID cases spike in Americas, South America worst hit: PAHO

  COVID-19 cases in the Americas rose about 14% last week from the previous one, with 1.3 million new cases and 4,158 new deaths reported, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) said on Wednesday.

• Canadians who want a Nexus card will have to travel to U.S. to get it

  A Nexus card is supposed to help put low-risk Canadians on the fast track when crossing the U.S. border, but at least 330,000 Canadians aren’t sure when their applications will be processed.

• Shanghai Disneyland reopens as China relaxes more COVID rules

  Shanghai Disneyland will reopen Thursday after a three-month hiatus, as China eases more COVID-related restrictions.

• South Korea approves first homemade COVID-19 vaccine

  Health officials in South Korea on Wednesday approved the country's first domestically developed COVID-19 vaccine for people 18 years or older, adding another public health tool in the fight against a prolonged pandemic.

• Elmo is now vaccinated for COVID-19

  Elmo, everyone's favourite red Muppet, has received the COVID-19 vaccine.

• Risk of shingles rises after COVID-19 infection: study

  Adults over 50 who have had COVID-19 are more likely to experience a shingles outbreak, according to a study published in May.

• Nova Scotia expands eligibility for 2nd COVID-19 booster doses

  Nova Scotia is expanding eligibility for second COVID-19 booster doses to include anyone aged 50 and over, however, health officials are suggesting people wait to book appointments until the fall.