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COVID-19: Canadians want serious progress on virus before returning to work, poll says

One-quarter of respondents said they would want to see only sporadic cases being discovered before restrictions are lifted

Apr 16, 2020 9:25 AM Read more >

ONTARIO: Should seniors with COVID-19 be removed from LTC homes?

Long term care homes were underfunded, understaffed even before COVID-19

Apr 15, 2020 2:20 PM Read more >

COVID-19: Public Health releases recommendations to keep LTC home residents safe

Screenings for COVID-19 before every staff shift or essential visitor entry, and daily for residents among them

Apr 15, 2020 11:45 AM Read more >

WORLD: WHO issues guidelines for lifting COVID-19 restrictions. Is Canada ready?

WHO is releasing new guidelines Tuesday for what should be in place before easing restrictions

Apr 15, 2020 9:55 AM Read more >

ONTARIO: Wildlife expected to boom as humans stay home

Experts say that if air quality improves, native plant survival improves, which in turn improves the insect and bird populations

Apr 15, 2020 9:50 AM Read more >

COVID-19: Don't take small social risks during coronavirus pandemic, epidemiologist pleads

Even people who are practising social distancing can be exposed to COVID-19 when doing essential activities like getting groceries or exercising outdoors, experts say

Apr 15, 2020 9:25 AM Read more >

ONTARIO: Plan implemented to address COVID-19 in long-term care homes (updated)

Ford says the front lines of the battle against the virus have shifted to seniors homes, with 93 outbreaks at such facilities across Ontario

Apr 15, 2020 9:24 AM Read more >

COVID-19: ‘Dumbbells are now the new toilet paper’

COVID-19 leads to demand for fitness equipment

Apr 14, 2020 8:55 PM Read more >

CANADA: Patients ‘losing precious time’ as fertility treatments paused due to coronavirus

Delaying fertility treatment can be especially difficult for older patients, given that age is known to impact success