The province announced last Wednesday that it was expanding eligibility in an effort to bolster defences against the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. Nurse Lisa Paddle wears a headband with a lit up Christmas tree as she delivers a COVID-19 booster shot at Jabapalooza, a pop up vaccine clinic, in Ottawa, on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. New Brunswick health officials reported 118 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, while Newfoundland and Labrador had 27 new cases. The Omicron variant is part of the reason why — and just ahead of the holidays, it’s making Canadians nervous. Israel to ban travel to U.S., Canada over Omicron variant.

Source: CBC News December 20, 2021 18:08 UTC