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An inside look at Canada's contact-tracing COVID-19 detectives
How contact tracers in London, Ont. are tracking the virus in the community, one case at a time.
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5 soldiers serving in long-term care homes test positive for COVID-19
Five members of the Canadian military called in for reinforcement at long-term care homes with COVID-19 outbreaks in Ontario and Quebec have contracted the illness.
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Northwood long-term care home in Halifax sees 4 more deaths
Nearly every COVID-19 death in Nova Scotia can be tracked to a single long-term care facility. See how one premier and one family are responding to that tragedy.
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Why the pandemic is sparking so many first-time gardeners
Looking for a soothing new hobby to help pass the time, many Canadians are taking up gardening.
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Nurses come out of retirement to join COVID-19 fight
When the pandemic hit their communities, these retired nurses decided to go back to work.
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The National for May 15, 2020
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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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Inside the search for COVID-19 antibodies
A serology lab does 700 tests a day looking to detect antibodies as a way to determine who has had COVID-19 and who doesn’t.
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Millions of out-of-work Americans lose their health insurance
Millions of Americans lost their health insurance when they lost their jobs in the coronavirus shutdown.
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Teenagers to fill the gap of temporary foreign workers at lobster plant
With lobster processing set to begin Sunday, a New Brunswick fish cannery is turning to teenagers to help take on the load.
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B.C. schools will reopen part-time in June
In-person attendance is voluntary, and schools will have to follow rigorous cleaning procedures and health guidelines.
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Summer camps face cancellations and uncertainty during pandemic
Many summer camps across the country have been cancelled over coronavirus concerns.
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May long weekend tests Canadians’ commitment to physical distancing
Some experts warn complacency and confusion over the relaxing rules could cause Canadians to ease up on physical distancing this long weekend.
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Emergency COVID-19 wage subsidy extended to end of August
The emergency wage subsidy for employers has been extended as some businesses struggle to retain employees as the pandemic continues.
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Air Canada to lay off 20,000 workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic
As the pandemic wreaks havoc on the travel industry, Air Canada is laying off about half of its 38,000 employees.
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Concerns about Alberta’s staggered COVID-19 reopening
With Alberta's reopening underway everywhere but Calgary and Brooks, some in nearby communities worry about people coming in and bringing the virus with them.
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The politics of pandemic spending | At Issue
The At Issue panel discusses the political and economic costs of the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 crisis and the calls for more fiscal transparency. Plus in this extended edition, the panellists look at the concerns about fraudulent CERB claims.
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Safety, financial hurdles surround kids sports during COVID-19 pandemic
Children's sports leagues are trying to figure out how they can operate safely during the COVID-19 pandemic while many families manage a new financial reality.
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The National for May 14, 2020
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COVID-19: Is public transit going to be safe?
Infectious disease specialists answer viewer questions about reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Conservative candidates adjust campaigns for COVID-19 pandemic
There is a Friday deadline to buy a membership to vote in the Conservative leadership race, which had to change in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Whistleblower warns U.S. about pandemic response
Dr. Rick Bright, who was fired as the director of the agency responsible for developing drugs to fight the coronavirus, told a U.S. congressional hearing that his early warnings about the pandemic were met with indifference and the country only has limited time to improve its response.
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Volunteering to get COVID-19 to test vaccines
A controversial approach to testing a potential COVID-19 vaccine involves people volunteering to get the virus.
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Postal workers manage increased workload, reduced staffing
Canada Post employees are managing “Christmas volumes” of packages with reduced staffing due to physical distancing or health and safety concerns.
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Cracking down on CERB fraud will take time
CBC News has learned of new measures to identify people who are wrongfully receiving $2,000 cheques through the Canada emergency response benefit, but getting that money back will take time.
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Teen’s suicide prompts fears pandemic is worsening mental health issues in northern Sask.
The suicide of a teenager on a northern Saskatchewan First Nation is increasing fears that the pandemic is exacerbating mental health issues, and hindering the responses in communities.
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COVID-19 creates cottage dilemma
Ahead of the long weekend, some cottage communities are warning visitors away, while the businesses that rely on cottagers see a bleak future without them.
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Shift to working from home could continue after pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the effectiveness of working from home and the change could become permanent for some, which could trickle down further in the economy.
