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Satellite images show the damage to the entrance of Iran’s Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant a day after the U.S. launched a series of bombings targeting nuclear facilities in Iran. The attack by the U.S. is fueling fears the U.S. could be drawn into a wider conflict. Global News has more on the attack, the response...

The Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation presents “CRESCENDO,” a musical stage show ​aimed at bolstering research, support and promoting conversations about mental health. Money raised during the show at Arts Commons Jack Singer Concert hall April 26, supports programming to help young people and families struggling with mental health.

Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization has released new recommendations for the COVD-19 booster shot for both adults and children. Global News medical expert, Dr. Mitch Schulman joins Global’s Laura Casella with the latest information and how it applies to Quebecers.

Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has more information on fourth doses of vaccine, or second booster shots, and why the National Advisory Committee on Immunization warns provinces to be ready for a quick rollout.

Pediatrician and Canadian Medical Association President Dr. Katharine Smart discusses the latest COVID-19 vaccine guidelines for children between the ages of 12 and 17.

During a COVID-19 update Friday, Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam said fully vaccinated Canadians who experienced a COVID-19 infection should wait at least three months to get a booster shot after symptoms start or testing positive, according to Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI). The longer interval between infection and vaccination...

A recent study shows CO2 levels in many Quebec classrooms exceed province-set limits. Global’s medical expert Dr. Mitch Shulman joins Laura Casella to tell us what this could mean for students, and, share his thoughts on scaling back COVID booster shots for healthy adults.

A new poll conducted by Ipsos exclusively for Global News found two-thirds of Canadians surveyed would take a COVID-19 booster shot without hesitation. But there are still about 53 per cent who are concerned about the potential long-term effects of boosters and how many will be needed in the future.

Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam said at a virtual news conference on Friday that COVID-19 booster shots are needed for people to stay updated during this transition period of loosening restrictions, but that the implementation of mandates to do so depends on policymakers’ decisions. Noting that case numbers fluctuate, Tam anticipates a...

COVID-19 isolation policies amended by the province; officers charged in the shooting death of an alleged abducted 18 month old boy; Health Canada approves COVID-19 booster vaccine for the Omicron variant; 7 day weather forecast. Teresa Kaszuba has the details.

Immunization efforts continue in Quebec with people aged 40 and older eligible to make appointments for a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. By next week, all Quebec adults will be able to register for their booster shot. But as Tim Sargeant reports, some say more efforts need to be made to speed up the...

Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) on Friday “strongly” recommended adults ages 50 years and older be offered a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. Booster shots of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine “may be offered” to adults ages 18 to 49 at least six months after their second dose, according to the NACI.

U.S. President Joe Biden announced a suite of measures aimed at slowing the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant on Thursday, including expanding booster shots to all eligible adults. Biden said more than 100 million Americans are eligible for a booster dose of the vaccine.

Premier Jason Kenney says part of the reason his is able to loosen gathering restrictions for the holidays is because two more tools in Alberta’s fight against COVID-19 are being expanded. As Tom Vernon explains, the premier hopes booster shots and rapid tests will provide key protection for Albertans.

On today’s episode of The Morning Show: Our Canadian exclusive with Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem of ‘Being The Ricardos’ and we preview this year’s Golden Globes nominations. Plus, Dr. Bogoch breaks down the latest COVID headlines including the guidance on mixing doses for booster shots . Make your holiday prep easier with make-ahead meals....

As the holiday season ramps up, many are wary of the Omicron variant. Infectious diseases expert Dr. Issac Bogoch discusses the latest research, the importance of the booster shot, and advice for navigating the season safely.

NEWS UPDATE with Keri Ferguson Demand was high this morning as adults aged 50 and over became eligible for booster shots; more than a dozen highway traffic act charges issued following an “unsanctioned parade” in Peterborough’s downtown; clean up continues following Saturday’s area wind storm; Caley Bedore’s 5 day weather forecast.

NEWS UPDATE with Keri Ferguson Demand was high this morning as adults aged 50 and over became eligible for booster shots; more than a dozen highway traffic act charges issued following an “unsanctioned parade” in Peterborough’s downtown; clean up continues following Saturday’s area wind storm; Caley Bedore’s 5 day weather forecast.

The health unit recommends keeping your booster shots up to date; the top Canadian women hockey players face off at the Peterborough Memorial Centre; sports betting is on the rise; Caley Bedore’s Skytracker weather. Keri Ferguson has the details.

On Sunday’s episode of CBS’ “Face the Nation,” Israeli health official Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis warned of new data suggesting COVID-19 vaccinations may not be as effective against the Delta variant. “The decision to make a booster shot available is a combination of two things: evidence of what we think is waning immunity…and evidence that we...