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First doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, not yet approved, to land in Canada next week

First doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, not yet approved, to land in Canada next week

OTTAWA — A small number of the most vulnerable Canadians could be immunized against COVID-19 before the holidays as the first doses of Pfizer's vaccine are set to arrive next week. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday the contract with the U.S.
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First doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, not yet approved, to land in Canada next week

First doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, not yet approved, to land in Canada next week

OTTAWA — A small number of the most vulnerable Canadians could be immunized against COVID-19 before the holidays as the first doses of Pfizer's vaccine are set to arrive next week. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday the contract with the U.S.
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Will the US ever have a national COVID-19 testing strategy?

Will the US ever have a national COVID-19 testing strategy?

NEW YORK — As the coronavirus epidemic worsens, U.S. health experts hope Joe Biden's administration will put in place something Donald Trump's has not — a comprehensive national testing strategy.
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P.E.I. introduces 'circuit breaker' lockdown as COVID-19 cases mount across Canada

P.E.I. introduces 'circuit breaker' lockdown as COVID-19 cases mount across Canada

Canada's smallest province introduced sweeping new measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 on Sunday as other parts of the country continued to shatter records for new diagnoses.
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P.E.I. introduces 'circuit breaker' lockdown as COVID-19 cases mount across Canada

P.E.I. introduces 'circuit breaker' lockdown as COVID-19 cases mount across Canada

Canada's smallest province introduced sweeping new measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 on Sunday as other parts of the country continued to shatter records for new diagnoses.
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P.E.I. introduces 'circuit breaker' lockdown as COVID-19 cases mount across Canada

P.E.I. introduces 'circuit breaker' lockdown as COVID-19 cases mount across Canada

Canada's smallest province introduced sweeping new measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 on Sunday as other parts of the country continued to shatter records for new diagnoses.
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COVID-19 kills 11 more B.C. residents, as hospitalizations return to record level

COVID-19 kills 11 more B.C. residents, as hospitalizations return to record level

While the number of serious cases of COVID-19 in B.C. remains high, with a record 338 people in hospital – 13 more than yesterday – the number of those people in intensive care units fell by four overnight, to 76.
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Walmart Canada to give 85,000 workers cash 'appreciation' bonus as COVID-19 surges

Walmart Canada to give 85,000 workers cash 'appreciation' bonus as COVID-19 surges

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Walmart Canada announced new cash bonuses for its workers on Friday, saying the "appreciation bonus payment" recognizes their ongoing dedication during the pandemic.
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Walmart Canada to give 85,000 workers cash 'appreciation' bonus as COVID-19 surges

Walmart Canada to give 85,000 workers cash 'appreciation' bonus as COVID-19 surges

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Walmart Canada announced new cash bonuses for its workers on Friday, saying the "appreciation bonus payment" recognizes their ongoing dedication during the pandemic.
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Walmart Canada to give 85,000 workers cash 'appreciation' bonus as COVID-19 surges

Walmart Canada to give 85,000 workers cash 'appreciation' bonus as COVID-19 surges

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Walmart Canada announced new cash bonuses for its workers on Friday, saying the "appreciation bonus payment" recognizes their ongoing dedication during the pandemic.
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