The latest:New restrictions on gatherings and restaurants are taking effect in Quebec as the highly infectious Omicron variant continues to drive a surge in COVID-19 cases across much of Canada. The province reported 265 cases on Friday, its highest-ever single-day count, and one additional death. COVID-19 cases have surged across the country in recent days, driven by the highly infectious Omicron variant. Thousands of flights have been cancelled or delayed around the world this weekend as the Omicron variant disrupts holiday travel. Doctors and pharmacists have said they are running short of vaccine doses amid a rush for shots spurred by concern over the Omicron variant.

Source: CBC News December 27, 2021 13:17 UTC