Coronavirus Lockdowns

• ‘It feels like nothing’s changed’: Are COVID-19 lockdowns effective? Experts weigh in

  Experts agree that lockdowns have the potential to be an instrumental tool in reducing COVID-19 transmission, but only when they are applied correctly.

  Canada

  Apr 13, 2021
  
• As COVID-19 variants spread, why are global coronavirus cases declining?

  The global decline in COVID-19 cases can likely be attributed to lockdowns, reduced travel and vaccines, experts say, but new variants may drive another surge.

  Health

  Feb 19, 2021
  
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• Vaccine makers among Canadian businesses pushing plan to avoid further lockdowns

  The presidents of Pfizer Canada and Providence Therapeutics, as well as executives from Shoppers Drug Mart, WestJet and BlackBerry, are among the group.

  World

  Feb 16, 2021
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• Southeastern Ontario schools allowed to return to in-class learning Jan. 25

  The Province of Ontario has announced that all Kingston, Belleville and Brockville-area schools will be allowed to return to in-class learning Jan. 25.

  Canada

  Jan 20, 2021
• The coronavirus rent subsidy caps how much business chains can get. Is that unfair?

  The coronavirus rent subsidy caps multi-unit businesses at $300,000, which a business adviser said might make sense.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2020
• Biden faces critical question of national lockdown as U.S. coronavirus cases soar

  The debate over a short-term national lockdown has hit Biden's own coronavirus task force as nearly every state experiences record surges in infections and hospitalizations.

  World

  Nov 14, 2020
• William Barr under fire for comparing coronavirus lockdown to slavery

  In remarks Wednesday night at Hillsdale College in Michigan, the U.S. attorney general had called the lockdown orders the "greatest intrusion on civil liberties in American history" since slavery.

  World

  Sep 17, 2020
• Coronavirus: Health officials urge vigilance as countries ease lockdowns

  As governments move forward with plans to ease coronavirus restrictions, health officials around the globe are calling on the public to remain vigilant so that hard-won victories in the battle against the pandemic are not lost.

  Health

  Apr 29, 2020
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• Heat wave trumps coronavirus curve as Californians flock to the beach

  More than 40,000 people showed up at one beach in Orange County on Saturday, despite concerns about the novel coronavirus.

  Trending

  Apr 27, 2020
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• Earth turns wilder, cleaner as coronavirus lockdowns continue

  As people across the globe stay home to stop the spread of the new coronavirus, the air has cleaned up, albeit temporarily

  Health

  Apr 22, 2020