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UK health chief's leaked messages revive raw pandemic debate

UK health chief's leaked messages revive raw pandemic debate

LONDON (AP) — Coronavirus lockdowns have been lifted and face masks are few and far between in Britain these days.

WHO urges assistance to African nations facing cholera

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A World Health Organization official in Africa is urging more support to countries facing cholera outbreaks, saying the disease has the potential to "quickly explode" as rainfall persists in some areas. Dr.
Ottawa ends shipments of rapid COVID-19 tests as millions set to expire

Ottawa ends shipments of rapid COVID-19 tests as millions set to expire

The federal government has stopped shipping rapid COVID-19 antigen tests to provinces as millions are set to expire within the year, and experts say the once-essential tool has lost its importance in the pandemic.
Company planning to make COVID-19 vaccine in Canada could go out of business

Company planning to make COVID-19 vaccine in Canada could go out of business

MONTREAL — An American company that signed a deal with the federal government to produce COVID-19 vaccines in Montreal has warned investors it could go out of business within the year.
Calgary woman seeking 'narrow, individual exemption' over Alberta opioid restrictions

Calgary woman seeking 'narrow, individual exemption' over Alberta opioid restrictions

CALGARY — A Calgary woman suing the Alberta government over regulations that would prevent her from taking a potent opioid three times a day says she has been "utterly terrified" by the experience.
California bill could mean more mentally ill people detained

California bill could mean more mentally ill people detained

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
N.C. senators vote for medical pot at appropriate time

N.C. senators vote for medical pot at appropriate time

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Some North Carolina legislators voted twice this week at an appropriate time — 4:20 p.m. — for legislation that would legalize marijuana for medical use in the state.
B.C. and Ottawa reach $27-billion health funding agreement

B.C. and Ottawa reach $27-billion health funding agreement

LANGLEY, B.C. — Millions in immediate federal funding will make a difference in the "acute situation" in British Columbia's hospitals, especially in rural communities, Premier David Eby said Wednesday.
'Havana syndrome' report won't undermine U.S. support for victims: White House

'Havana syndrome' report won't undermine U.S. support for victims: White House

WASHINGTON — The White House says a new report debunking the idea that "Havana syndrome" was the work of a foreign adversary won't diminish President Joe Biden's support for its victims. U.S.
States move to crack down on nurses with bogus diplomas

States move to crack down on nurses with bogus diplomas

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Medical licensing officials in multiple states are scrambling to stop nurses with fraudulent academic credentials from caring for patients, after three Florida schools were accused of selling thousands of bogus diplomas.
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