Coronavirus (COVID-19) National News

Further delaying a second COVID-19 vaccine dose — or even shifting Canadians from two doses to one — isn’t off the table, according to one of the country’s top doctors. Dr.

OTTAWA — There is compelling evidence that a single dose of COVID-19 vaccines may provide almost as much protection as giving two doses, Canada's deputy chief public health officer said Thursday. Dr.

VANCOUVER — It's been a little more than a year since scientists and biotech companies around the world pivoted to understanding, treating and preventing COVID-19. Here are five projects to watch led by experts in Canada: CanCOGeN.

VANCOUVER — Canada is home to significant scientific expertise and research tackling COVID-19, though one expert says long-standing hurdles make it difficult for the country to punch above its weight in the global fight against the virus.

Three British Columbians lost their lives to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, and as tragic as that is, it is the lowest number of new deaths reported for a one-day period since November 19.

Three Fraser Valley churches may continue to have in-person services after B.C. Supreme Court Feb. 17 dismissed a B.C. government application for an injunction to stop worshippers from allegedly breaking pandemic regulations against large gatherings.

B.C.’s top doctor is cautioning British Columbians to be prepared for longer-than-expected delays between their first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Dr.

In the four days since Friday afternoon, before the Family Day long weekend, B.C. health officials detected 1,533 COVID-19 cases – a total that shows that the pace of new infections remains high.

The good news surrounding fewer people with serious cases of COVID-19 in B.C.

B.C.’s top doctor delivered a dose of optimism about the province’s COVID-19 vaccine supply following weeks of shortages.