Coronavirus (COVID-19) National News

The province's online dashboard shows 89 people with the virus in hospital, including eight in intensive care

Testing positive for COVID-19 before flying home would mean having to extend the trip with a pricey isolation period

Rule changes, including removal of the requirement that fully vaccinated Canadian travellers take a pre-departure COVID-19 molecular test, took effect Monday

Dr. Theresa Tam says COVID-19 is not going away, and Canada must be ready for next autumn when respiratory viruses typically resurge

Measures will also be lifted in all public schools, though students and staff may choose to continue wearing masks

The two-dose, plant-based vaccine is authorized for use in people aged 18 to 64

There are currently 74 people hospitalized — down four from Tuesday

Premier Dennis King says proof of vaccination won't be required to access restaurants, bars, gyms and other venues as of Feb. 28

Bernier was charged with exceeding public gathering limits and violating Manitoba's requirement to self-isolate upon entering the province

Health officials say two people have died since figures were released last Friday