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ONTARIO: Experts say clarity, collaboration needed for 'two-dose summer'

ONTARIO: Experts say clarity, collaboration needed for 'two-dose summer'

University of Toronto epidemiologist Ashleigh Tuite says the government should clarify its plan for second doses, given the confusing, "piecemeal" vaccination campaign thus far
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COVID-19: U.K. study says expect more reactions from mixing Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines

COVID-19: U.K. study says expect more reactions from mixing Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines

Results on whether immune response to mixed doses would be affected are expected to be released by the Oxford team in the coming months
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CANADA: Quebec tables revamp of French-language law, toughens rules for businesses, schools

CANADA: Quebec tables revamp of French-language law, toughens rules for businesses, schools

The 100-page bill, if passed, would toughen sign laws and strengthen language requirements for businesses, governments and schools. It would create a new French-language commissioner and extend language requirements to businesses with 25 employees or more, down from 50
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ONTARIO: Audit flags issues with tracking pandemic pay program, other COVID expenses

ONTARIO: Audit flags issues with tracking pandemic pay program, other COVID expenses

Audit found no tracking of when front-line workers received pandemic pay
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COVID-19: Transat extends flight suspension until end of July due to travel restrictions

COVID-19: Transat extends flight suspension until end of July due to travel restrictions

Suspension was initially slated to end in mid-June
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COVID-19: Ontario to get new AstraZeneca shipment, reserve doses for second shots

COVID-19: Ontario to get new AstraZeneca shipment, reserve doses for second shots

The province announced a pause yesterday on using AstraZeneca for first shots due to an increased risk of a rare blood-clotting syndrome linked to the vaccine
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CANADA: U.S. border agency says COVID vax not essential; Canadians could be denied entry

CANADA:U.S. border agency says COVID vax not essential; Canadians could be denied entry

Unlike the Canadian government, Customs and Border Protection said it does not consider a vaccine essential for entry purposes
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