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• Study finds 3 drugs, including ivermectin, did not prevent COVID hospitalization, death

  A new study has found that three drugs, including the antiparasitic ivermectin, had no significant effects in treating low oxygen levels or preventing ER visits, hospitalization or death due to COVID-19.

  

• WHO: World coronavirus cases fall 24 per cent; deaths rise in Asia

  New coronavirus cases reported globally dropped nearly a quarter in the last week while deaths fell 6 per cent but were still higher in parts of Asia, according to a report Thursday on the pandemic by the World Health Organization.

  

• Majority of people with Omicron don't know they have it: study

  A new study has found that more than half of people infected with the Omicron variant of COVID-19 were unaware they had it. Undiagnosed infections could be the reason why the variant spread so rapidly, according to researchers.

  

• Russia's daily COVID cases cross 30,000 for first time since mid-March

  Russia reported 33,106 new daily coronavirus cases on Wednesday, authorities said, the highest figure since mid-March this year.

  

• More than half of Canadians say the pandemic negatively impacted their children: report

  A new report has found that more than half of Canadian parents report 'negative impacts' on their children after two years of living through the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Quebec COVID-19 hospitalizations increase, but ICU numbers remain stable

  The number of Quebecers in hospital to be treated for COVID-19 has increased by 39 in the last 24 hours, according to public health officials.

• U.S. CDC director announces shake-up, citing COVID mistakes

  The head of the nation's top public health agency on Wednesday announced a shake-up of the organization, saying it fell short responding to COVID-19 and needs to become more nimble.

• Why is ArriveCan still mandatory, and what is Ottawa's plan for the app?

  The glitch-prone app touted as an efficient border tool early in the pandemic has become a punching bag for critics who question its utility -- but ArriveCan may be here to stay.

• Former Australia PM says secret powers were needed during COVID-19 crisis

  Scott Morrison said Wednesday that giving himself extra powers when he was Australia’s prime minister was necessary during the coronavirus crisis, as criticism rose the moves were deceptive and undemocratic.

• Jill Biden 'a bit better' after testing positive for COVID-19

  U.S. First lady Dr. Jill Biden was feeling "a bit better" on Wednesday morning as she continues to isolate after testing positive for COVID-19, her communications director Elizabeth Alexander told CNN.

• NFL looks like old self entering third season in COVID-19 era

  The NFL is looking and acting like it's essentially back to normal going into its third season dealing with COVID-19. There are no more trailers or tents for testing, and masks are rare.

• B.C. man among first approved for Canada's Vaccine Injury Support Program still waiting for compensation

  A B.C. man, who was among the first Canadians approved for Canada's Vaccine Injury Support Program, says he is frustrated with the length of time it is taking to receive compensation.