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Does a COVID-19 breakthrough infection actually give you 'super immunity'?

A few experts break down the concept of 'super immunity,' and the impact that a breakthrough infection has on the body’s immune response, on CTVNews.ca.

One man gets his third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic in Toronto on Jan. 23, 2022. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/POOL via Toronto Star-R.J. Johnston)

Quebec’s advice on booster shots ‘doesn't make a whole lot of sense,’ public health experts say

Some public health experts are questioning Quebec’s official advice that double-vaccinated people who have just recovered from COVID-19 to get a third dose of the vaccine 'as soon as possible.'

Omicron 'isn’t a regular cold,' Quebec doctor says, urging people to avoid infection and risk of long-COVID

A top long-COVID-19 researcher in Montreal who's recovering from a recent infection herself is urging the population to get vaccinated, and beyond that, to do whatever it takes to avoid catching the virus altogether.

Dr. Emilia Liana Falcone is heading up Montreal's first clinic for post-COVID patients. The clinic, located in the Montreal Clinical Research Institute, will treat "long-haul" patients, who display symptoms months after having the disease, and will also support research into the virus. (Photo: Cindy Sherwin/CTV Montreal)

So, you have COVID-19. Here's how to take care of yourself at home

As the Omicron variant fuels an unprecedented wave of COVID-19, a growing number of Canadians, including those who are fully vaccinated, are falling ill. CTVNews.ca looks at how you can take care of yourself at home if you are mild to moderately sick with COVID-19.

Quebec reserves PCR testing for select high-risk groups

As demand for COVID-19 testing soars, Quebec public health announced new screening priorities Tuesday for PCR tests.

When will COVID-19 end? Here's what happened with other pandemics

With cases skyrocketing and many scrambling to book third shots, one question feels more pressing than ever at the start of 2022: When will COVID-19 end? CTVNews.ca looks at three previous pandemics that might hold clues.

Here's what you need to know about the latest Quebec curfew and other restrictions

New restrictions are now in place in Quebec to curb the spread of COVID-19 including a curfew that goes from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Free at-home rapid COVID-19 tests now available in some Quebec pharmacies. Here's how to get yours

The province said the free tests, which can usually cost consumers around $40 in most pharmacies, can help give Quebecers some 'peace of mind' as they prepare to gather with families over the holidays.

Pandemic fatigue is real and this Quebec help line is seeing a surge in mental health calls

Another round of public health restrictions announced Monday is taking its toll on people’s mental health.

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Does a COVID-19 breakthrough infection actually give you 'super immunity'?

A few experts break down the concept of 'super immunity,' and the impact that a breakthrough infection has on the body’s immune response, on CTVNews.ca.

COVID-19 vaccines do not affect fertility or early pregnancy, study of IVF patients confirms

A large new study has found that fertility rates, pregnancy and early miscarriage in IVF patients who had received two doses of Pfizer or Moderna vaccines had the same outcomes as non-vaccinated patients.

Kids' vaccine rate still low despite rampant spread of Omicron variant

The timing of the Omicron outbreak in Canada may have hurt the uptake of pediatric vaccines at a time when kids need them most, experts say.

Latest research says combination of throat and nose swabs provides better COVID-19 rapid test results: Nova Scotia Health

In a Canadian first, Nova Scotia researchers say COVID-19 rapid tests that include both throat and nose swabs provide greater accuracy in detecting the virus.

Headache, change in mental status linked to COVID-19 hospitalization in children, study finds

New research out of the United States has found 44 per cent of children in hospital with COVID-19 developed a neurological symptom, the most common being headaches and altered mental status.

Your Finances During the Crisis

CRA to send out new round of letters checking eligibility from CERB recipients

The Canada Revenue Agency is sending out a new round of letters to pandemic aid recipients to verify they were eligible for the help, and warning of potential need for repayments.

The Canada Revenue Agency headquarters in Ottawa is shown on Nov. 4, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Quebec has issued $45M in fines during the pandemic, but only a fraction of them have been paid

Since the start of the pandemic, Quebec has issued tickets totaling more than $45 million for public health violations, but only a fraction of them have actually been paid so far, according to data provided to CTV News.

Majority of Canadians surveyed support fines for unvaccinated citizens: Nanos

The majority of Canadians either support or somewhat support a new health contribution or fine applied to those who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19, according to a new survey by Nanos Research.

Supply chain disruptions, shift in consumer behaviour keep inflation elevated in Canada

CTVNews.ca created five charts using data from Statistics Canada and interviewed economists to help explain why inflation in Canada remains so high, amid the continuing effects of the pandemic on the global supply chain.

Vaccine mandate: How a wrongful dismissal claim could play out

As workplaces enforce their own vaccine mandates, it remains to be seen just how many wrongful dismissal claims will be launched and whether they will stand up to legal scrutiny. CTVNews.ca speaks to lawyers about what a wrongful dismissal claim could look like.

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Quebec truckers joining 'Freedom Convoy' as it rolls to Parliament Hill

As Canadian truckers and their supporters make their way from western Canada to Ottawa this weekend, Quebec truckers are expected to gather at several border crossings, including Lacolle, Stanstead and St-Theophile, hoping to support the cause.

Protesters and supporters drive over the Nipigon Bridge on the Trans Canada Highway as part of a trucking convoy against COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Nipigon, Ont., on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Jackson

Quebec public health officials expect 'modest' drop in hospitalizations, measures to be relaxed weekly

The number of patients in Quebec hospitals is expected to dip over the next few weeks based on projections, but public health officials warn sanitary measures need to be lifted cautiously and gradually.

Interim Quebec Director of Public Health Dr. Luc Boileau responds to a question during a news conference in Montreal, Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Mexico party plane organizer threatens legal action over airlines refusing return flights

The man who organized a 'party plane' of Quebec influencers on an ill-fated New Year's trip to Mexico says he's now planning to sue Sunwing, the airline that flew them down on a charter flight before cancelling their return trip.

James William Awad, organizer of the Sunwing party plane, held a news conference in Montreal Thursday.

‘It kind of disgusted me’: Struggling Montreal restaurants receive complaints from provincial language watchdog

'And after living what we've been living for the past two years, I was a little bit insulted,' said Ted Dranias, owner of the Petros Taverna in Westmount.

Anaheim Ducks sabotage Habs' homecoming with 5-4 win

Goaltender Cayden Primeau gave up three goals on just seven shots, Trevor Zegras scored twice, and the Habs lost 5-4 to the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night in the Montrealers' first game at the Bell Centre in six weeks.

More Montreal university students protest in-person learning

First, there were McGill University students calling for a delayed return to classes. Now, some students and staff at Concordia University are also speaking out.

COVID-19 text scams targeting Quebecers by offering prizes, information

It seems several COVID-19-related text message scams have been hitting Quebecers' phones lately, offering anything from information to money.

Group of Laval high-school students take off masks in COVID-19 protest, picket on sidewalk

About 50 students at a Laval high school took part in a protest against COVID-19 rules that got briefly heated, and was captured on video, on Thursday.

Smoked salmon products recalled from Montreal bakery

Certain smoked salmon products are being recalled from a Montreal bakery because they weren’t packaged properly.

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'Embarrassment for the industry': Not all truckers support the 'freedom convoy'

As a convoy of truckers head to Ottawa to protest the federal government's cross-border vaccine mandate, some truckers are distancing themselves from the movement as it attracts support from fringe groups and generates dangerous rhetoric.

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BREAKING | Amber Alert cancelled after Calgary boy found safe

An Amber Alert has been cancelled after police say a two-year-old boy was discovered safe in a Calgary home Thursday evening.

Long-term care still struggles with rampant COVID-19 cases as Omicron wave levels off

While vaccines have played a major role in protecting long-term care homes from the same deadly toll the first wave of COVID-19 took on residents, the impact has still been profound during the Omicron wave.

MPs warned about security risks related to convoy, O'Toole plans to meet truckers

As a convoy of truckers made its way through Ontario on Thursday, hundreds of supporters gathered along roadways and overpasses in the Greater Toronto Area, with police warning of major traffic delays.

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CTV NEWS IN UKRAINE | New York, Ukraine: City close to Russian border watches prospect of invasion closely

Residents of a Ukrainian city near the Russian border who have sought to distance themselves from the historical influence of their neighbour are now feeling the unease of a potential invasion.