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A day with a doctor at a COVID-19 assessment centre
Danielle Martin takes us inside a day at Women's College Hospital as she heads the facility's transformation into a COVID-19 pandemic centre.
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The National for April 10, 2020
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Nurses say conditions at Dorval long-term care facility are ‘inhumane’
Elderly residents at CHSLD Herron in Dorval, a long-term care facility dealing with COVID-19, were found underfed and, in some cases, covered in urine and feces, by health care workers.
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Parents should focus on engaging, not educating kids
Educators are reminding parents that just because their children aren’t in a formal classroom because of COVID-19, they don’t need to become teachers overnight.
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The National for April 09, 2020
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COVID-19: Can I get sick from running or biking in the 'wake' of someone?
Doctors answer your questions including whether you can catch COVID-19 from being in the 'wake' of someone running or biking.
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Trying to keep COVID-19 from spreading through Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
Advocates are trying to keep COVID-19 from spreading through the vulnerable population in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
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Does COVID-19 pose extra risk during pregnancy?
Andrew Chang explains whether COVID-19 poses any additional risk to a pregnant woman, or the baby.
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COVID-19 a test of New York’s strength
New York City’s streets are largely empty as it continues to grapple with record death tolls from COVID-19. CBC’s Susan Ormiston looks at how the pandemic is testing the strength of the city and its residents.
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Ottawa urged to fast-track new rapid coronavirus test
Ottawa is being urged to fast-track trials of a new, faster way of testing for coronavirus being employed widely on a trial basis in other countries.
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Older long-term care homes face harder fight against COVID-19
Many older long-term care homes are facing an harder fight against the spread of COVID-19 largely because of residents sharing rooms.
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Staff allege lack of protective gear, cleaning at Calgary care home with COVID-19 outbreak
Staff at a Calgary long-term care home say initial panic, reduced cleaning and a lack of personal protective equipment contributed to a failure to contain the spread of COVID-19. The company that runs the home denies the allegations.
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COVID-19 job losses a ‘disastrous and tragic situation’
Job losses from the COVID-19 pandemic have created a “disastrous and tragic situation,” especially for the majority of people affected who were in low-wage jobs.
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COVID-19 projections show long road ahead
Ottawa’s COVID-19 projections show cases could peak in the late spring, but some restrictions could be in place until a vaccine is available.
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How sustainable is Canada's new economic reality? | At Issue
The At Issue panel unpacks what the record job losses and the extended timeline for restrictions could mean for the economy and the well-being of Canadians. Plus, in this extended edition, the panellists discuss what Parliament should look like during a crisis.
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Keeping the kids entertained during the COVID-19 lockdown
Here's to all the parents working hard to keep their kids entertained in COVID-19 lockdown.
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Boris Johnson and Britain’s battle against COVID-19
Adrienne Arsenault takes a closer look at how Britain’s approach to managing the deadly virus has evolved since the first cases at the end of January.
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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.