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Infectious disease specialist responds to newer concerns and developments around COVID-19
Dr. Isaac Bogoch says Ontario's miscommunication over 700 coronavirus tests is a serious problem as the province struggles to reduce its daily caseload.
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Growing resistance against Latin America lockdowns
Poor people across Latin America say they are the ones suffering the most from lockdowns, and it is leading to protests.
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COVID-19: What are the risks of eating at a restaurant?
An infectious disease specialist answers questions about the risks of eating at a restaurant as they reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19: What parts of the world are big concerns right now?
A panel of experts answer questions about what’s happening with COVID-19 around the world and how it impacts Canada.
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Release of COVID-19 hot spot data in Toronto can help prevent spread of coronavirus, says epidemiologist
Dr. David Fisman says lowering infections in hot spots will help the city and province continue with reopening plans.
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Infectious disease specialist answers questions about key issues around COVID-19
Dr. Isaac Bogoch says Ontario's partial reopening is a positive move and believes the benefits of allowing visitors back into long-term care homes now 'significantly outweigh the risks.
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Face masks are now mandatory in Toronto and Ottawa
People in the two cities are now required to wear face masks when they are in enclosed public spaces. Montreal's mayor is promising to have a mandatory face mask law by the end of this month.
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Why Quebec has the worst COVID-19 outbreak in Canada
The Quebec government's handling of the pandemic may explain why the province has the worst outbreak in Canada.
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Parts of Europe ease coronavirus curbs as new infections drop
Leaders urge caution as some countries in Europe begin to emerge from lockdowns imposed to curb the pandemic.
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UK gov't criticised for neglect of coronavirus in care homes
Critics say government failed to protect elderly in nursing centres early on.
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Toronto respirologist explains significance of Health Canada's approval of antibody test for COVID-19
'In some ways I'd call it a game changer,' because it's one of the first steps in figuring out the level of immunity from the coronavirus, said Dr. Samir Gupta.
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Obesity could cause more severe COVID-19 illness
Some studies show obesity could lead to more severe COVID-19 infections, but Canadian data is still lacking.
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Clearing elective surgery backlogs could take years
Some patients may be in for an excruciating wait for elective surgery due to backlogs created during the COVID-19 pandemic even though B.C. and Ontario are preparing to resume procedures.
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Chile scientists create coronavirus 'smell test'
Researchers in Chile develop kit to check asymptomatic coronavirus patients by testing to see if they have lost sense of smell.
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Respirologist on Alberta's planned serology tests and concerns about Toronto's reopening
Dr. Samir Gupta says Alberta's testing may help to understand how far the coronavirus spread but he's doubtful we've reached herd immunity.
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COVID-19: Is airborne transmission possible?
An infectious disease specialist answers your questions about the COVID-19 pandemic including whether airborne transmission is possible.
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Russia reports highest 1-day rise in COVID-19 cases despite curbs
More than 10,000 test positive for COVID-19 in a day in Russia. Officials put this down to increased testing.
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Vilnius becomes giant open-air café to support bars and restaurants
Lithuania's capital, Vilnius, is being turned into a giant open-air café with authorities allowing bars and restaurants to set up tables outside free of charge in order to respect social distancing rules as the country gradually eases...
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Coronavirus latest: Countries move to de-escalate lockdowns
Coronavirus latest - summary New Zealand will relax lockdown restrictions after recording just five new cases Italy set to ease lockdown restrictions on May 4 Spain allowed children to play outside for the first time in six weeks Donald...
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Coronavirus latest: UK government to pay families of medical staff killed by COVID-19
Coronavirus latest - summary UK will give £60,000 (€68,800) to the families of NHS workers who have died from COVID-19 The World Health Organisation warned that children will die as pandemic put a stop to vaccination campaigns Russia...
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Coronavirus latest: Cases worldwide pass 3 million mark
Coronavirus latest - summary UK will give £60,000 (€68,800) to the families of NHS workers who have died from COVID-19 The World Health Organisation warned that children will die as pandemic put a stop to vaccination campaigns Russia...
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COVID-19 could be more severe in people with asthma
People with asthma aren’t at higher risk of getting COVID-19, but an infection could result in more severe symptoms.