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Illinois governor tests positive for COVID-19; symptoms mild

Illinois governor tests positive for COVID-19; symptoms mild

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office announced Tuesday that the Illinois governor has tested positive for COVID-19.
Albertans over 18 can soon start booking fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot

Albertans over 18 can soon start booking fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot

EDMONTON — Albertans over the age of 18 will soon be able to book their fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
N.L. Opposition says premier should learn from Nova Scotia on Ukrainian doctors

N.L. Opposition says premier should learn from Nova Scotia on Ukrainian doctors

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
S. Carolina conservatives suggest almost total abortion ban

S. Carolina conservatives suggest almost total abortion ban

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A House committee reviewing South Carolina's abortion law suggested Tuesday the state ban almost all abortions other than when the life of the mother is at risk.

N.W.T. health-care providers learning to use rapid syphilis tests to combat outbreak

YELLOWKNIFE — Health-care providers in the Northwest Territories are learning how to use rapid tests for syphilis in response to an outbreak of the sexually transmitted disease across the territory. The N.W.T.'s chief public health officer, Dr.
US disrupts North Korean hackers that targeted hospitals

US disrupts North Korean hackers that targeted hospitals

NEW YORK (AP) — The FBI and Justice Department recently disrupted the activities of a hacking group that was sponsored by the North Korean government and that targeted U.S.
Health officials report three more COVID-19-related deaths in Prince Edward Island

Health officials report three more COVID-19-related deaths in Prince Edward Island

CHARLOTTETOWN — COVID-19 has claimed the lives of three more people in Prince Edward Island during the past week. There have now been 49 COVID-19-related deaths in the province since the onset of the pandemic.
Ontario's fiscal watchdog projects smaller deficit due to lower-than-planned spending

Ontario's fiscal watchdog projects smaller deficit due to lower-than-planned spending

Ontario's fiscal watchdog is projecting a deficit that's $5.4 billion smaller than the most recent government projection because of lower-than-anticipated program spending.
Health officials report five more COVID-19-related deaths in New Brunswick

Health officials report five more COVID-19-related deaths in New Brunswick

FREDERICTON — Health officials in New Brunswick are reporting five more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus. There have now been 438 COVID-19-related deaths in the province since the start of the pandemic.
Quebec reports 35 more COVID-19 deaths, 82-patient rise in hospitalizations

Quebec reports 35 more COVID-19 deaths, 82-patient rise in hospitalizations

MONTREAL — Quebec is reporting 35 more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus and a 82-patient rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations.