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'Wearing a mask can give a false sense of security': What the experts say about wearing face masks
Mixed messaging around facemasks has been at the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic as Canadians try to arm themselves with the correct personal protective equipment when venturing out of the house.
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COVID-19 cases in Canada: March 16-22
A summary of COVID-19 cases identified in Canada between March 16 and 22, 2020.
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Here's how to wear, handle and dispose of a face mask correctly, according to guidelines from the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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'A talent pool we should be tapping into’: Foreign-trained doctors could be key to flattening the curve
Adding additional bodies to the health care system is crucial in combating the COVID-19 crisis, according to a Toronto-based infection control epidemiologist.
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Coronavirus cases in Canada: More than 7,400 cases reported, 89 deaths
Here’s a list of the confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Canada.
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They have become the reassuring faces of the fightback, and we are all thankful for it.
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COVID-19 Emergency Alert: Ontario residents react with confusion, appreciation
Friday afternoon, the Ontario government jolted its citizens with an ear-piercing emergency alert to their mobile phones, warning that travellers returning to the province are required by law to self-isolate for 14 days. The alert also advised all Ontarians to self-isolate.
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COVID-19 in Canada: 'We are not through the storm yet,' B.C. health officer warns
As cases of COVID-19 continue to spread around the world, Canadians seem to be increasingly concerned about their health and safety.
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Is there a link between COVID-19 and lack of smell and taste?
While it's still not a confirmed symptom of COVID-19, many patients say they've lost their sense of smell since getting sick.
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'Absolutely pathetic': McDonald's coronavirus advertisement is criticised
A McDonald’s spokesperson said the restaurant apologised “for any misunderstanding”.
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Text scam targets victims claiming Canadian Emergency Response Benefit Plan
Fraudsters are using the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit as a ploy to solicit funds from unsuspecting Canadians in a new text scam.
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'Stop making memes, it’s not a joke': B.C. woman who saw COVID-19 outbreak in Spain pleads with Canadians
A B.C. woman who was living abroad in Spain during the COVID-19 outbreak is hoping Canadians will learn from other countries' mistakes.
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What apartment and condo dwellers should know amid COVID-19 pandemic
Staff at many apartment and condo buildings across the country are ramping up their cleaning efforts as tenants are being advised to be extra cautious.
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A viral video of a customer disinfecting his coffee cup reminds us that Tim Hortons workers are still expected to turn up during the worsening COVID-19 pandemic, and some are being denied paid sick leave by independent franchise owners.Video: Sallyann Nicholls
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Physical distancing should last months, not weeks, says epidemiologist
Public belief is physical distancing could end in a matter of weeks, but epidemiologists say it'll take months of following it to flatten the curve.
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Canada Post is changing its services: Six things you need to know
Canada Post announced a series of changes to their mail service due to COVID-19.
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COVID-19 survey reveals 'troubling' trend about men in Canada
According to a newly recent online survey from Abacus Data, which polled 2,309 Canadians from Mar. 20 to 24, 40 per cent of respondents are “extremely worried” or “worried a lot” about the COVID-19 outbreak.
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More data needed on COVID-19 cases to reflect impact on demographics: expert
An infectious disease expert in Toronto is concerned that the idea there are more people over the age of 50 getting sick in Canada is due to an incomplete number of diagnoses.
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Tell us: What questions do you have about COVID-19?
Yahoo Canada will be asking doctors, researchers and other medical experts about how COVID-19 is progressing and things we all need to keep in mind during this pandemic, and we want to know what questions you have for them.
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'I’m cringing': Woman's video chat blunder while working from home goes viral
'Poor Jennifer' was quite literally caught with her pants down in front of her colleagues thanks to a tech gaffe.
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What non-essential shutdowns could mean for Ontario residents
What does it mean when a province or city declares a state of emergency?
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