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COVID-19: Canadians volunteer to help those in need
As coronavirus crisis deepens in North America, many Canadians are coming together to help society’s most vulnerable.
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B.C. could lift some COVID-19 restrictions in May
B.C. could ease some restrictions in May if active COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to decrease, new projections show. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said the province has so far succeeded in not overwhelming the...
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France to boost coronavirus testing capacity
A growing number of private clinics and laboratories in France are offering coronavirus tests.
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COVID-19 crisis fuels Gaza farmers' economic woes
Gaza appears to have kept coronavirus under control, but it has put an extra strain on the economy which was already struggling because of strict blockade by Israel.
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Latin America struggles from growing COVID-19 crisis
Healthcare centres in Latin America's worst-affected countries are being pushed to the limit.
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Growing protests in US call for lifting state lockdowns
President Trump seems to be encouraging the protesters, despite having said previously state governors would decide.
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Suspected case of COVID-19
A patient is admitted to Humber River Hospital in Toronto with a suspected case of COVID-19
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Are US health insurance companies covering COVID-19 patients?
Several health insurance companies say they will cover testing and treatment, but the situation remains unclear.
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COVID-19 adds to DR Congo's multiple health crises
The healthcare system in one of the world's poorest countries is struggling to treat cholera, measles, ebola - and now coronavirus.
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Calls in Australia for COVID-19 distancing measures to be lifted
Australia has so far avoided a large-scale outbreak of Covid-19 with infection rates dropping but the crisis is crippling the nation's economy.
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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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COVID-19: China approves testing of three experimental vaccines
Testing on humans approved but experts say there are dangers in rushing ahead with any potential solutions.
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The COVID-19 misinformation crackdown
More countries are cracking down on the spreading of misinformation about COVID-19 with some making it illegal.
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Concerns grow COVID-19 is spreading undetected in Palestine
Delays in testing capacity are making it hard to get an accurate picture of how widespread the disease may be.
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Asia Pacific countries react: IMF warn of economic depression
Japan mulls extending cash handout to all households to cushion the economic fallout and ministers in New Zealand will take a 20 percent pay cut for the next six months.
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S Korea governing party sees big gains in parliamentary election
South Korea is one of the first major countries to hold a general election during the global pandemic and many see it as a referendum on the government’s handling of the crisis.
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COVID-19: Florida governor criticised for not acting sooner
Health experts say hospitals in Florida will be strained by the summer as the death toll rises.
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US city of Detroit is new COVID-19 hotspot
With more than 20,000 cases in the city, they are hoping to get patients into newly built field hospitals as soon as possible.
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Afghan government releases 100 Taliban prisoners
The latest move comes a day after the Taliban walks out of talks, accusing Kabul of delaying the release of prisoners.
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Analysis: US jobless claims climbs to 17 million over past three weeks
Number of unemployed in past three weeks alone in United States has risen to almost 17 million amid coronavirus pandemic.
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Yemen's Houthis to not 'stop fighting' after ceasefire
Statement comes after Saudi-UAE coalition announced two-week unilateral ceasefire to prevent coronavirus outbreak.
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Tokyo closes shops, Kyoto keeps tourists away as virus spreads
More Japanese regions are asking to be included under emergency rules as the number of new coronavirus cases rise.
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Italy to remain in lockdown until at least May 3
Some restrictions, on timber companies and bookshops, have been lifted, but others remain shuttered.
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COVID-19 puts Libya's health service in danger of collapse
The staff at Libya's only medical equipment factory are working round the clock to make more protection gears for doctors and nurses.