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A breakdown of Brazil's coronavirus death toll
As Brazil continues to struggle against COVID-19, the number of deaths in the country has been climbing to new heights.
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Provinces didn’t do enough to prevent COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes
A new report finds Canada had the record among wealthy nations for the impact of COVID-19 on long-term care and many provinces didn’t do enough to fix problems ahead of the second wave. And advocates say governments are still not doing...
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Police investigate more deaths at Ontario hospital after doctor charged
CBC News has learned police are looking into the deaths of at least five COVID-19 patients at a Hawkesbury, Ont., hospital and the medications they were given, as part of a homicide investigation into Dr. Brian Nadler, who is charged...
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Crematoriums overwhelmed as COVID cases spike in India
With 352,991 new cases, India’s total caseload crosses 17 million, while deaths rise by record 2,812 to reach a total of 195,123.
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Making Headlines: Boris under pressure over NHS pay rise; plus Britain set to enjoy a mini-heatwave
Making Headlines: Boris under pressure over NHS pay rise; plus Britain set to enjoy a mini-heatwave
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Mexico records 200,000 deaths from COVID-19
Mexican officials continue to roll out vaccines in rural parts of the country but more people appear to be unwilling to get the jab.
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Doctor charged with murder after deaths at Hawkesbury, Ont., hospital
Brian Nadler, a 35-year-old doctor, was charged with one count of first-degree murder Friday in connection with multiple suspicious deaths at the Hawkesbury and District General Hospital after Ontario Provincial Police investigated.
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Brazil: Concerns rise as more young people die of COVID-19
Brazil has beaten yet another tragic record, with 3,650 deaths on Friday.
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Chile lockdown: Rising COVID cases push hospitals to brink
Critics say excessive relaxation of restrictions over the summer and insufficient enforcement are to blame for the crisis.
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Reports children killed in Colombian army bombing spark outrage
The government acknowledges there were young people at a rebel camp the army bombed but not that children were among those killed.
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WHO advisory committee probes AstraZeneca issues
The World Health Organization says AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine is excellent but all 'signals' about vaccines must be investigated.
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Year after COVID first hit, Italy faces new wave: PM
Measure comes as cases and hospitalisations rise in Italy, which recently passed grim milestone of 100,000 deaths.
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Number of COVID-19 deaths in Brazil exceeds 275,000
Brazil is facing the worst phase of the pandemic since it registered its first death exactly a year ago.
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Air pollution dropped significantly during the pandemic
Air pollution dropped significantly during the pandemic, and health experts hope that could lead to changes that could save lives.
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Bolivia cemeteries overwhelmed as coronavirus deaths mount
COVID-19 situation is particularly dire in Bolivia where a rise in deaths is overwhelming funeral homes and cemeteries.
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Herron long-term care residents relocate after deadly outbreak
The looming closure of a Quebec long-term care home that saw dozens of COVID-19 deaths is now forcing elderly residents to relocate. Starting next week, a formal coroner's inquest will examine how the situation at CHSLD Herron got so...
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COVID-19 outbreaks more common in for-profit senior residences in B.C.
Private for-profit homes for seniors are over-represented among residences that have experienced COVID-19 outbreaks in B.C., according to an exclusive CBC News analysis.
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Mexico close to approving Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine
This week, deaths in Mexico from coronavirus surpassed 150,000. A figure much higher than the one health officials had predicted for the start of the year.
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Nursing home deaths in New York may be underreported
A new report finds the number of nursing home deaths may be much higher than the 8,700 state officials have recorded.
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Biden promises to boost production of vaccines
Biden transition team announced as next week, the Trump administration’s Operation Warp Speed will become defunct.
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Sask. not adding restrictions despite rising COVID-19 cases
Saskatchewan currently has the worst COVID-19 infection rate in the country and cases are on the rise. Instead of adding new restrictions, the government is asking people to follow the existing ones but some say those don’t go far enough.
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Mexico has third-highest death toll due to COVID-19
Mexico has surpassed India for the third-highest COVID-19 death toll in the world.
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Mexico’s COVID death toll now world’s fourth highest
A vaccine has arrived in Mexico, but not in time to rapidly dent the rising death toll or save the country from what could be a difficult January.