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Masks now recommended by health officials as more of Canada reopens
Canadian public health officials have firmed their stance on the use of masks in public as more of the country reopens during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Health Canada approves COVID-19 antibody test
Health Canada says it has authorized the first COVID-19 serological test for use in the country to detect antibodies specific to the virus.
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'There will be adjustments': Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is asked by CBC's Tom Parry what happens if the COVID-19 virus never goes away.
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UK's Johnson says shops, schools could partially reopen from June
British leader said now was not the time to end the lockdown as he unveiled plans to ease restrictions.
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New COVID-19 cluster found in Wuhan
All 11 million residents of Wuhan, China are to be tested for the coronavirus after six new cases in the city sparked worries of a second wave of COVID-19.
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Tam urges caution on re-opening Canada-U.S. border
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's chief public health officer, says that as long as the United States is still trying to "manage outbreaks," Canada remains at risk "from that perspective."
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An inside look at Canada’s COVID-19 detectives
The National’s Adrienne Arsenault spends a day with contact tracers in London, Ont., who help figure out where someone caught COVID-19 and determine who else may be at risk.
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COVID-19: Should people stay home if they’re suffering from seasonal allergies?
An infectious disease specialist answers questions about the COVID-19 pandemic including whether people suffering from seasonal allergies should stay home.
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Ottawa announces more aid for businesses hit by COVID closures | Sunday Scrum
The federal government announced targeted aid this week for some businesses hit by COVID-19 closures as Ontario and Quebec report record-breaking daily numbers, prompting restrictions on indoor dining, bars and cinemas.
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Ontario, Quebec hit new COVID-19 milestones
The number of COVID-19 cases in Quebec has surpassed 100,000, and for the first time, Ontario has had more than 1,000 cases in a single day. Epidemiologist Dr. Christopher Labos says the numbers don't tell the whole story.
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B.C. biotech company working on Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
A Vancouver-based biotech company brought its genetic know-how to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine development. Thomas Madden, president and CEO of Acuitas Therapeutics, explains his company's contribution to the vaccine effort.
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Edmonton ICU doctor warns of overworked staff
Dr. Darren Markland, an ICU physician at Edmonton's Royal Alexandra Hospital, says that without help, the intensive care system will be overwhelmed by mid-December.
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Ontario to begin COVID-19 vaccinations Monday
Retired general Rick Hillier, chair of Ontario's vaccine distribution task force, says the province will start COVID-19 vaccinations Monday.
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Heightened COVID-19 restrictions taking mental health toll
Canadians are reporting feeling frustrated, anxious and depressed after months of COVID-19 restrictions. Registered psychologist Christine Purdon answers audience questions about the mental health impacts of the pandemic.
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Team tracks new pediatric inflammatory syndrome reportedly linked to COVID-19
Canadian pediatrician Dr. Stephen Freedman is part of a team tracking a new inflammatory syndrome that affects children and appears to be associated with COVID-19.
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Opening day camps is a risk without a safety plan, says expert
Quebec has announced plans to open its day camps for the summer. However, Dr. Michael Warner of the Michael Garron Hospital in Toronto says unless camps have clear safety plans in place, opening them may pose a risk. Experts in some...
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How threatening is COVID-19 if it's airborne? | COVID-19 Ask an expert
CBC's medical contributor Dr. Peter Lin takes viewers' questions, including: How risky is it to go to a mall?
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Iran forces accused of drowning Afghans amid pandemic
At least 38 allegedly killed while trying to cross border into Iran for work.
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Hajdu on what Canadians need to think about as provinces reopen
As provinces slowly begin to reopen their economies from pandemic lockdowns, Health Minister Patty Hajdu says Canadians need to remember that 'it's not over' yet.
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Trudeau on possibility of immunity passports
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it is "premature to speculate about" the possibility of businesses requiring Canadians to show immunity passports before allowing them to return to work.
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'Normal is something that is a long way off': Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians will still have to be 'very careful' in the coming months — and that life won't get back to normal until there is a COVID-19 vaccine, or treatments equivalent to a vaccine.
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Dr. Theresa Tam says more could have been done to screen passengers sooner
During her first sit-down interview since the COVID-19 crisis began, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam tells CBC’s chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton that some pandemic measures could have been better...
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Ontario reveals reopening plan, no timeline
Ontario Premier Doug Ford revealed details of how the province would reduce COVID-19 restrictions and reopen businesses, but without giving any specific timeline.
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'Important to collectively plan forward': Dr. Tam
Canada's chief public health officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, talks about jurisdictions choosing to loosen public health measures to reopen certain facilities, including schools.