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Morning Update: Health Canada close to approving COVID-19 vaccine, but rollout plan remains uncertain

Health Canada close to approving COVID-19 vaccine before Christmas, but rollout plan remains uncertain

How Canada is readying for a COVID-19 vaccine

Provincial health officials hesitant to use rapid COVID-19 tests, despite ‘game-changer’ description

Developing a coronavirus vaccine is just the first step – distribution presents a whole new challenge

Health Canada expands recall of Daily Shield hand sanitizer, suspends manufacturer’s licence

Experts say counterfeit hand sanitizer recall at Dollarama is a lesson for retailers

First antigen rapid test for COVID-19 gets Canadian approval

Lethbridge drug-consumption site seeks Health Canada’s permission to operate

Health Canada gives green light to rapid COVID-19 test

Ottawa to buy nearly eight million rapid COVID-19 tests despite lack of Health Canada approval

Public Health Agency head should have a science background, advisor says

Health Canada will review applications for at-home COVID-19 testing devices

Public health experts criticize Health Canada’s decision not to approve at-home testing

Coverage of ALS drug approved for patients in B.C.

Health Canada says several children hospitalized after accidentally eating edible cannabis products

Psilocybin, or magic mushrooms, therapy approved to help some facing end-of-life care

CFL gets positive signal from health officials in quest for federal money

CannTrust gets back Vaughan license from Health Canada after illicit cultivation

In some COVID-19 survivors, lingering effects create a steep climb to full recovery

Ban on vaping ads in places where youth may be exposed to them to take effect next month

Cannabis companies look to outdoor cultivation

Federal government to go back to using competitive bid processes for some COVID-19 medical supplies

Increased demand as more surgeries resume concerns Canadian Blood Services

Health Canada recalls some hand sanitizers due to industrial-grade ethanol content

B.C. secures new supply of surgical masks that exceed Health Canada standards

How to choose a sunscreen that’s best for your health and the environment

Halifax lab team to conduct first Canadian trials for possible COVID-19 vaccine

With seniors isolating, several organizations are short on volunteers

Ottawa seeks information from suppliers on availability of fentanyl as demand increases

Health Canada approves serological test to detect COVID-19 antibodies

National Research Council strikes deal with China to develop COVID-19 vaccine in Canada

Nova Scotia becomes first province to adopt maximum nicotine level for vaping products