Canada sees 3,069 new coronavirus cases as total infections top 890K
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Since the disease was first detected, 838,095 people have recovered after falling ill.
Ottawa adds 57 new COVID-19 cases as wastewater viral levels spike
Published 6 hours ago
Coronavirus researchers with the Ottawa Hospital are reporting spiking viral levels in the city's wastewater system not seen since last fall.
Guelph reports 38 new COVID-19 cases from the weekend, active cases at 106
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There are four outbreaks among Guelph's schools, including two at Westwood Public School where five students have tested positive for the virus.
Quebec reports 579 new cases, 9 more deaths linked to coronavirus
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The number of hospitalizations decreased by two to 590. Of those patients, there is one more in intensive care for a total of 108.
Interior Health’s COVID-19 vaccine phone line jammed Monday morning
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At 7:00 a.m. the phone lines opened for the first time to an age cohort involving the general public.
How tracking variants of the novel coronavirus is like building a family tree
Published January 16, 2021 7:00 am
Variants of the novel coronavirus are not a new phenomenon. Researchers have been tracking the 'family tree' of SARS-CoV2 since it first emerged.
Archived: Live updates on coronavirus in Canada
Published March 12, 2020 1:23 pm
News on the novel coronavirus and how the world and Canada are reacting is changing daily.
WHO declares novel coronavirus disease a pandemic
Published March 11, 2020 11:33 am
The outbreak of novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, is officially a pandemic, the WHO announced Wednesday.
25 new coronavirus cases in London and Middlesex Saturday, 21 in Sarnia-Lambton
Published March 6, 2021 1:19 pm
The Middlesex-London Health Unit reported 25 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday along with 11 recoveries. Meanwhile, Lambton Public Health reported 21 new cases and nine recoveries.
Ontario reports 1,185 new coronavirus cases, 16 more deaths
Published February 27, 2021 10:16 am
As of Friday evening, 668,104 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Ontario, marking an increase of 24,339 from the previous day.
COVID-19 outbreaks in Saskatchewan
Published 11 hours ago
Here's a complete list of all the currently known coronavirus outbreaks in Saskatchewan and those locations.
Regina man spends downtime during coronavirus pandemic writing six novels
Published February 16, 2021 6:01 pm
A Regina man is spending the coronavirus pandemic doing something he loves, writing and publishing six new books along with rewriting his first novel released in 2019.
NHL reports 27 players have tested positive for novel coronavirus
Published January 12, 2021 7:15 pm
According to the NHL, it will provide "regular updates on the results of tests administered to Players, including the identities of the Players," when the 2020-2021 season begins.
Coronavirus tracker: how many new cases of COVID-19 in Canada today?
Published March 9, 2020 12:51 pm
A province-by-province breakdown of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the number of deaths and hospitalizations across the country.
More than 70,000 Quebecers registered for coronavirus vaccines on first day, health minister says
Published February 25, 2021 9:14 am
Quebec is reporting 858 new cases of the novel coronavirus and 16 additional deaths Thursday as the pandemic continues.
Town of Midland monitoring its wastewater for coronavirus
Published February 11, 2021 11:53 am
Studies show a significant proportion of people with COVID-19 shed the virus in their stool — sometimes even before symptoms begin.
Coronavirus: Hunting for variants and the case for travel restrictions
Published February 13, 2021 7:00 am
As concern grows about the emerging coronavirus variants questions are being raised about the best way to keep Canadians safe — is our system for disruption and detection enough?
‘Just stupid’: No, cocaine and bleach won’t kill the novel coronavirus
Published March 11, 2020 12:10 pm
False viral memes are pushing all sorts of harmful and useless "cures" for the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
A timeline of COVID-19 in Ontario
Published April 24, 2020 2:05 pm
A look at the development of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario.
Saskatoon McDonalds temporarily closed after employee tests positive for novel coronavirus
Published September 18, 2020 6:20 pm
The employee was at the franchise’s 2225 22nd Street West location, according to a press release from McDonald's Canada Friday.
Novel coronavirus detected or spread in 37 public Saskatchewan locations since July
Published August 12, 2020 3:40 pm
Over the past month and a half, 36 different businesses in the province have been named as potential places of coronavirus transmission by the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA).
COVID-19 survivors: Albertans share their experiences with novel coronavirus
Published December 24, 2020 5:00 am
Those who contracted the virus are sharing their experiences; from the first signs of sickness to their thoughts now that they have recovered.
Coronavirus variants are spreading throughout Canada. Is it still safe to reopen?
Published February 9, 2021 3:41 pm
Alberta, Quebec and Nova Scotia reopened parts of their provinces on Monday, while Ontario and Manitoba are set to join them on this week.
Quebec records 588 new coronavirus cases, 8 deaths as hospitalizations rise
Published March 2, 2021 11:10 am
The novel coronavirus case count has now reached 288,941 while recoveries have topped 271,000. The pandemic has claimed the lives of 10,407 Quebecers.
Canada is nowhere near herd immunity to the novel coronavirus as second wave surges: Tam
Published November 1, 2020 9:15 am
The country's top doctor says while questions about border closures are important, the key focus must be rising cases.