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Business Not As Usual
Monday, the New York Stock Exchange closed its trading floor for the first time in its history due to the coronavirus pandemic, but trading is still continuing electronically. Michael Piwowar, former SEC Commissioner and executive...
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'We must follow the evidence; there are no shortcuts,' WHO says
The World Health Organization is warning people against using unproven treatments in the fight against the coronavirus.
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COVID-19: WHO warns Africa to prepare for worst
More than 1,000 people have been diagnosed with the virus in 42 countries across the continent.
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India at 'critical stage' in coronavirus outbreak
With the number of cases rising every day, healthcare officials say the country is now at a critical stage.
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How countries across Europe are dealing with coronavirus
EU considers banning all but essential foreign travel to the bloc for thirty days as it battles growing pandemic.
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Prepare as if you will be infected, WHO says
While telling everyone to be prepared, the World Health Organization praised South Korea's handling of the coronavirus and said Canada is part of a large international treatment study.
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U.S.-Canada border likely closing Friday, Trudeau says
New restrictions on non-essential travel at the Canada-U.S. border to take effect Friday night, but both sides are said to be still fine-tuning the agreement.
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Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa declares national disaster over coronavirus
Zimbabwe has yet to confirm any coronavirus infections but the president has declared a national disaster.
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WHO calls for 'solidarity, solidarity, solidarity'
The World Health Organization says solidarity is the key to defeating the coronavirus, and thanks the private sector for providing essential medical supplies.
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Italy imposes nationwide lockdown
The entire country of Italy has been put on lockdown in efforts to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
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Italian hospitals in crisis over coronavirus outbreak
The coronavirus outbreak in Italy has put the country’s hospitals in crisis, with some comparing it to a war zone.
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'COVID-19 can be characterized as a pandemic,' WHO says
Despite saying the coronavirus outbreak is now a pandemic, the World Health Organization says that does not change what countries should do.
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WHO says COVID-19 is a pandemic
The coronavirus outbreak that has infected thousands of people in more than 100 countries is a pandemic, the World Health Organization says. CBC medical contributor Dr. Peter Lin explains what the designation means and what changes now.
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What is a pandemic?
The World Health Organization has declared the coronavirus outbreak that has infected thousands of people in more than 100 countries a pandemic. But what exactly does that mean?
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Coronavirus: What is a pandemic and how will things change?
The World Health Organization declares the outbreak pandemic as countries struggle to contain the spread of the virus.
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Ottawa steps up plans for coronavirus outbreak
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has formed a cabinet committee to ensure plans are in place to handle the health-care requirements and economic impact of a major coronavirus outbreak.
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Criticisms about Iran’s handling of coronavirus outbreak
Iran is facing criticism about how it’s handling the coronavirus outbreak and whether it’s being honest about what’s actually happening in the country.
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Trying to reduce spread of coronavirus in communities
Communities are being extra diligent with cleaning as part of efforts to try to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
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Coronavirus outbreak puts major conferences in limbo
Major international business conferences and conventions are in limbo, or have been cancelled altogether, to avoid further spread of the coronavirus.
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Countries failing to show political commitment to outbreak, warns WHO
The World Health Organization says heads of state not health officials should be co-ordinating a government-wide approach to coronavirus.
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Airlines cut flights as travellers cancel amid coronavirus outbreak
The airline industry is preparing for a major hit as travel advisories and restrictions have travellers changing their plans.
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'Life has to go on,' says WHO. But telecommuting is a wonderful thing
Technology and creative strategies are helping businesses and schools amid the COVID-19 outbreak, says Dr. Michael Ryan of the World Health Organization.
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Wealthy countries vulnerable due to 'lean and mean' approach, says WHO
The efficient nature of hospitals in developed countries means they could have trouble ramping up to cope with any type of widespread crisis.