Omicron cases are exploding around the world, but experts believe that spike could quickly burn itself out. The variant has indeed spread quickly and exponentially and the risk of overwhelming our health care system is real. However, as more Canadians…
Omicron cases are surging across Canada, prompting more provinces to impose strict measures as the variant launches COVID-19 infections to record highs. As those case numbers grow, so do more questions over what the more contagious variant means for us.…
Scientists believe the new Omicron COVID-19 variant, also known as B.1.1.529, has dozens of mutations, fueling concerns it could be more transmissible. The variant has an estimated 50 mutations – most on spike proteins, and many more mutations than the…
As Canadians decide what fixings to put on the table this Thanksgiving, many also face a different, more difficult decision: whether to invite unvaccinated family members to feast alongside them. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch answers your latest COVID-19…
Alberta’s health-care system continues to be under considerable strain as the fourth wave of COVID-19 continues to batter the province. The province announced that 226 patients were in ICU fighting COVID-19 on Thursday, with a total of 310 Albertans in…
After getting vaccinated for COVID-19, Toronto’s Jana Singer learned she’d caught COVID-19 while vacationing in Mexico. Her symptoms were mild, a trend medical experts have noticed among vaccinated patients. The so-called “breakthrough cases” are still relatively rare, making up only…
