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LIVE: PM says public health measures working, but Canada still in critical time

LIVE: PM says public health measures working, but Canada still in critical time

New guidelines for restarting Canadian economy, federal COVID-19 modelling to be released today
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CANADA: Learning to live with COVID-19 requires permanent fixes to vulnerable settings

CANADA: Learning to live with COVID-19 requires permanent fixes to vulnerable settings

Dr. Theresa Tam said we simply do not know yet whether someone who has had COVID-19 will be immune from getting it again, or how long that immunity will last
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COVID-19: Doctors say they see little progress on improving PPE supply, survey suggests

COVID-19: Doctors say they see little progress on improving PPE supply, survey suggests

A recent survey of nearly 2,500 doctors across Canada found 42 per cent had seen no change in the supply of gear such as masks and face shields in the last month, while 29 per cent felt the supply is now worse
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COVID-19: The risks to essential workers with hidden health conditions

COVID-19: The risks to essential workers with hidden health conditions

Going to work could mean being exposed to a virus that disproportionately targets those with underlying health conditions
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COVID-19: UW researchers develop method to identify viruses in just minutes

COVID-19: UW researchers develop method to identify viruses in just minutes

The new method would be a key step in developing vaccines for future viruses
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CANADA: Nearly 10,000 businesses apply for wage subsidy in first hours, Trudeau says

CANADA: Nearly 10,000 businesses apply for wage subsidy in first hours, Trudeau says

Applications opened early this morning and payments can be retroactive to the middle of March.
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Porter extends flight suspensions until June 29

Porter extends flight suspensions until June 29

Company is waiving change and cancellation fees on all fares booked by June 29
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ONTARIO: Whistleblower complaints from staff reveal crisis in long-term care homes

ONTARIO: Whistleblower complaints from staff reveal crisis in long-term care homes

Patient Ombudsman reports that concerned family members are also reporting complaints
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ONTARIO: Miners get musical in self-isolation

ONTARIO: Miners get musical in self-isolation

Online concerts help keep up morale after COVID-19 outbreak at Lac Des Iles
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LIVE: Online applications now being accepted for wage subsidy program

LIVE: Online applications now being accepted for wage subsidy program

Employers could start receiving direct deposit for wage subsidy as early as May 7; prime minister says any re-opening of economy will have to be done carefully
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