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Canada-U.S. border remains closed, but is that enough? | The Weekly with Wendy Mesley
As the U.S. begins to reopen its economy, public health experts warn that the pandemic could pick up again if precautions are not taken or officials move too quickly to get people back to work. The Weekly panel discusses what Canadians...
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Ending Quarantine Means 'Testing, Tracing, and Supportive Isolation,' Says Harvard Researcher
Harvard University's Safra Center for Ethics has launched a research initiative to help answer the question looming on most people's minds: when will the coronavirus quarantines end? Danielle Allen, director of the center, told Cheddar...
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Copper masks made by Chile company in COVID-19 fight
For centuries, copper has been used to repel certain bacteria and viruses, and a company in Chile is now using the metal to address a shortage of masks in Latin America.
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Doctor concerned about gatherings, panic purchases ahead of Toronto, Peel lockdown
CBC News medical contributor Dr. Peter Lin discusses the lockdown restrictions coming to Toronto and Peel region and whether they'll be sufficient to address rising COVID-19 cases.
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Talking to children about COVID-19
Dr. Dina Kulik says when communicating with children about COVID-19 parents and health-care providers should take an honest approach. She suggests teaching kids what they can do to minimize risk.
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Researchers ramp up efforts to develop coronavirus vaccine
Pharmaceutical firms and research groups in China, US and other countries are racing to find a vaccine for new virus.
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Dr. Samir Gupta on some of the science behind COVID-19
Respirologist Dr. Samir Gupta explains how the coronavirus is spread, and why you should not wear a mask.
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Talking to kids about coronavirus outbreak
How one Toronto school is trying to directly address the questions and concerns its students have about the coronavirus outbreak.
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We still don’t know what to call this coronavirus
Calling the pneumonia-like illness that started in Wuhan, China “the coronavirus” is problematic, but coming up with a better name is also tricky.
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What we actually know about the coronavirus
Information about the coronavirus outbreak is spreading fast, but what do we actually know about the illness? CBC News medical contributor and family physician Dr. Peter Lin breaks down the facts about what it is, where it came from, how...
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Sri Lanka faces worst Chikungunya outbreak in 20 years as climate change fuels mosquito spread
A rush to get rid of a disease-ridden insect - why Sri Lanka's worried about a mosquito-induced outbreak.
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Shingles vaccine could lower dementia risk, study suggests
A major new study published in the journal Nature suggests getting the shingles vaccine could lower the risk of dementia by up to 20 per cent. Researchers say it seemed to offer ‘substantially larger’ protections than existing dementia...
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H5N1 #birdflu has been found in a pig: What you need to know.
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Staying healthy: Protecting yourself from flu, RSV and norovirus
Kenisha Kennedy, family nurse practitioner at Westchester Community Health Center, joined News 12 this morning to discuss what can you do to protect yourself from the flu, RSV and norovirus, and what kind of treatments there are if you...
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Move over, flu. Other ailments are working hard to take out our immune systems
One of the province’s medical officers of health, Dr. Emil Prikryl, says there are a lot of viruses circulating right now. As the CBC’s Leila Beaudoin reports, people are looking for relief from their symptoms, and wondering when...
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Respiratory viruses on the rise ahead of the holidays
Hospitals across Canada are reporting an increase in patients with respiratory viruses — and while resources aren’t stretched yet, doctors are reminding people about the importance of staying home when unwell and getting vaccinated when...
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How should we be dealing with sickness during Holiday gatherings?
The holidays are a time of year to be festive and spend time with those we know and love, but what if one of those people isn't feeling well, and what if that person is you? Some experts, as well as some Montrealers, have weighed in.
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US firm to pump £500 million of private investment into a UK research campus
Chancellor Rachel Reeves visits the campus of US firm Prologis in Cambridge, after the announcement it will invest £500 million into a UK research campus. She spoke with staff and was shown some of the science that takes place there. She...
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NHS starts vaccinating millions against flu and Covid amid ‘tripledemic’ fears
People are being warned that “the threat of winter viruses is all too real” as the NHS rolls out flu and Covid-19 vaccines. Appointments opened last week for those eligible, including older people, care home residents and people with...
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Expert offers advice to protect against mosquitos
William Klimstra, an associate professor at the Center for Vaccine Research, discusses recent mosquito-borne illnesses and how people can protect themselves. (Scripps News)
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You'll soon be able to get free COVID tests by mail again
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will send out another round of free COVID-19 tests. Here's when you can get yours. (Scripps News)
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How to stay healthy during the summer
Summer travel and vacations to popular tourist spots can expose us to more germs. (Scripps News)
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Swine flu: What are the symptoms and how can I protect myself?
According to the UKHSA, influenza A(H1N2)v is similar to flu viruses currently circulating in pigs in the UK. It is not yet known how transmissible it is. But since 2005, there have been 50 human cases reported globally. But what is...
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‘Zoo poo’ could save NHS £1bn a year
Viruses found in the poo of endangered animals could be used to treat diabetic foot ulcers and save the NHS £1 billion a year, a research team led by Professor Graham Stafford has suggested. A team from the University of Sheffield said...