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19.03.2020 / 22:13

Coronavirus: SMA president Dr. Allan Woo tests positive for COVID-19

The head of the Saskatchewan Medical Association says he has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

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Arkells keep fans busy with ‘flatten the curve’ sessions

The Hamilton rock group Arkells are doing their part to keep people busy during this time of self-isolation due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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B.C. health officials to give Thursday update on coronavirus response

British Columbia’s health minister and top doctor are scheduled to provide their daily update on the province’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic at 3 p.m. PT.

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Coronavirus: Canadian Blood Services asking healthy donors to keep appointments

Canadian Blood Services says it’s concerned by a recent spike in appointment cancellations in several cities related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus: 2 more presumptive cases identified in Nova Scotia, 5 now confirmed

There are two more presumptive, travel-related cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia, bringing the provincial total to 14.

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Canada opens door to some unregulated sanitizer, health products to fight coronavirus

Health Canada says it will be expediting access to products that “may not fully meet” regulatory requirements, such as hand sanitizer and disinfectants, in its bid to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus.

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‘Dear Dr. Bonnie’: Women pen song on B.C.’s top doctor amid coronavirus pandemic

Two women have written an ode to the face of B.C.’s fight against the coronavirus.

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Saskatchewan doctors adapt to new normal amid novel coronavirus pandemic

As Saskatchewan hunkers down amid a pandemic-induced state of emergency, doctors are adapting their practices to provide quality care in unprecedented circumstances.

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Coronavirus: Montreal seniors defying Quebec’s order to stay home during COVID-19 pandemic

The Quebec provincial government has repeatedly said that senior citizens are the ones most likely to be killed by COVID-19, and that nobody older than 70 years old should be leaving their house right now.

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City of Winnipeg continues handing out parking tickets amid COVID-19 outbreak

While there are fewer cars on the roads this week in Winnipeg, the city still has crews out, making sure those who park continue to follow the rules.

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B.C. health officials to provide Wednesday update on coronavirus response

British Columbia health officials are scheduled to provide their daily update on the province’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic at 3 p.m. PT.

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Coronavirus: Blue Nose Marathan postponed until the fall

The 2020 Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon will now take place in the fall as a result of the Nova Scotia government’s recent restrictions on public gatherings.

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Fleming College closing student residences amid coronavirus pandemic

Fleming College has told students who are staying in residence to go home amid growing concern over the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Canada, U.S. working to close border to non-essential travel over coronavirus: sources

Canada and the U.S. are working on a mutual ban on non-essential travel between the two countries over the spread of the coronavirus, sources tell Global News.

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‘Insensitive and irresponsible’: Hayley Wickenheiser calls out IOC decision on Olympics

The International Olympic Committee reiterated that the Tokyo Games will go as planned on Tuesday, despite a sports world that has screeched to a halt over the coronavirus panedmic.

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Unreturned calls, automated emails: Albertans stuck abroad have trouble returning home

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has estimated three million Canadians are abroad. While he admits not all want to come home, he’s urging those that do to do so as soon as possible due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How to keep busy at home in Edmonton during the COVID-19 pandemic

For those in self-isolation or those practicing social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the day-to-day could become monotonous.

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B.C. health officials to provide Tuesday update on coronavirus response

Health officials in B.C. are scheduled to provide their Tuesday update on the novel coronavirus pandemic at 3 p.m. PT.

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Coronavirus: What’s cancelled, postponed and still running in the Quinte Region

Although there have been no confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the Quinte region, many services, amenities and events have been cancelled or postponed to stop the spread of the virus.

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Coronavirus: Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association wants clarity on new border rules

Recent restrictions imposed by the federal government limiting travelers from entering Canada have caused some concern in the Atlantic trucking industry.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0