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Nurses describe ‘inhumane’ working conditions at Quebec long-term care home with COVID-19 outbreak

Nurses brought in to help during a COVID-19 outbreak at the Ste-Dorethee long-term care home in Laval, Que., say the conditions were “inhumane” because of a lack of protective equipment and training.

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How ERs are preparing for surge of COVID-19 patients

David Common sees how emergency department staff are preparing to treat a potential onslaught of COVID-19 patients in respiratory distress.

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Expect COVID-19 pandemic to change the way we live

Major world events like war, terrorism or pandemics have sparked societal changes like income tax, increased security measures and outdoor spaces. Adrienne Arsenault talks to historian Margaret MacMillan about the past to wonder about the future.

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Are packages and mail safe?

Andrew Chang explains whether there’s a risk of catching COVID-19 by handling mail or packages.

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Managing with a reduced income during COVID-19 pandemic

Finance experts answer viewer questions about coping during the COVID-19 pandemic including what supports are available for people still working, but with a reduced income.

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The National for April 08, 2020

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Bernie Sanders ends presidential campaign

Bernie Sanders announced the end of his campaign to be the Democrats’ candidate for president after being unable to gain momentum during the COVID-10 pandemic.

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Wuhan lifts COVID-19 lockdown

Eleven weeks after Wuhan, China was locked down to reduce the spread of coronavirus, the city reopened at midnight Wednesday.

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Canadian-led research into plasma treatment for COVID-19

Canadian researchers are leading the world’s largest clinical trial into a possible COVID-19 treatment that uses plasma from recovered patients.

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Summer job subsidy may fall short for students who need work

A new subsidy to bolster the Canada summer jobs program is being criticized for not doing enough to help all the students looking for work.

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Ottawa announces changes to wage subsidy program

The federal government announced changes to its emergency wage subsidy program to help businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Mild COVID-19 symptoms can quickly turn serious, experts warn

Experts are warning people that COVID-19 symptoms can quickly go from being mild to very serious after it happened to a B.C. man who died in his home.

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Ontario needs wider criteria to expand COVID-19 testing

Experts are saying that Ontario needs to widen the criteria of who is eligible for a coronavirus test to get a better understanding of who has the virus and how it is spreading.

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The legacy of John Prine: 'Possibly the greatest songwriter ever'

George Stroumboulopoulos and Donovan Woods reflect on the legacy of acclaimed singer-songwriter John Prine. The 73-year-old died from complications related to COVID-19. 

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Quebec predicts at least 1,200 COVID-19 deaths by the end of April

New data shows that at least 1,200 people could die from COVID-19 in Quebec by the end of April, and if preventative measures aren’t continued, the death toll could be as high as 9,000.

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Unemployment could hit 25% in Alberta

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the province could see unemployment reach 25 per cent or higher, largely due to the combination of the COVID-19 pandemic and record-low oil prices fuelled by a Russia-Saudi Arabia price war.

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Schitt’s Creek stars, fans prepare to say farewell

Fans and the stars of the CBC comedy Schitt’s Creek will be saying farewell to the show once the finale airs Tuesday.

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Faith communities move services, supports online

Faith communities have moved many of their services and support programs online with religious holidays including Passover, Easter and Ramadan approaching.

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Kids ask doctors their COVID-19 questions

Kids have their chance to ask questions to our panel of doctors, including when will they find a cure for COVID-19?

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How do I avoid getting my family sick?

Andrew Chang looks at ways essential workers, including health-care workers, can avoid getting family members sick.

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The National for April 07, 2020

Welcome to The National, the flagship nightly newscast of CBC News

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Ryan Reynolds helps promote protective equipment campaign

Actor Ryan Reynolds talks to CBC about throwing his support behind Hayley Wickenheiser’s campaign to get protective equipment for health-care workers, as well as donating $1 million to food banks.

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What happens when you’re in the ICU with COVID-19

A look at how sick someone has to be to be taken to the ICU, what the treatment might be and what recovery could look like.

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People crowd Wisconsin polling stations during pandemic

The threat of COVID-19 didn’t stop people from getting out to vote in local elections and primaries in Wisconsin.

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Health Canada cracks down on false coronavirus claims

Health Canada has sent 27 compliance letters warning about making unproven claims about COVID-19 to naturopaths, TV stations and major retailers including Canadian Tire and Amazon.

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Lesser-known symptoms of coronavirus

Some of the less common symptoms of COVID-19, including loss of smell or taste and severe headache, are associated with neurological problems and researchers are trying to determine how widespread those symptoms are.

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COVID-19 won’t stop cross-border health care in Windsor

Detroit, Mich., has been hit much harder by COVID-19 than Windsor, Ont., but more than 1,600 health-care workers are still crossing the border even though some are returning home sick.

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Ontario allows staff to work in multiple long-term care homes during pandemic

Ontario is still allowing staff to work in multiple long-term care homes despite numerous COVID-19 outbreaks at multiple facilities. The B.C. government quickly stopped allowing the practice after outbreaks in the province’s long-term care facilities.