The coronavirus pandemic is exposing health inequities that have long existed, experts say, while non-profit organizations predict a variety of supports will be needed for a long time.

Passengers who might only fly once or twice a year, or maybe even less frequently, don't want credit for cancelled flights — they want their money back, Bill Kelly says.

Nearly 39 million Americans have filed for unemployment in the same time period.

It isn't just layoffs. Businesses are cutting hours and pay.

Canceling the debt of the poorest countries was "the very least that the World Bank, IMF and other international financial institutions should do," U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders said on behalf of the lawmakers.

The one-time special payment will see eligible seniors get up to $500 to help deal with the economic effects of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

"Intel is well positioned to work with the U.S. government to operate a U.S.-owned commercial foundry and supply a broad range of secure microelectronics," the company said in a statement.

Berry picking is a summer pastime for many Manitobans, and some farms are adjusting their operations to include social distancing for the upcoming season amid COVID-19.

The head of the International Monetary Fund said recent economic data for many countries was coming in below the fund's already pessimistic forecast for a 3% contraction in 2020.

The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 132.87 points at 14,966.56.