COVID-19 Coronavirus

• Latin America’s COVID-19 death toll surpasses 1 million amid worsening outbreak

  With cases falling in Europe, Asia and North America, and flat in Africa, South America is the only region where new infections are rising rapidly on a per capita basis.

  Health

  May 21, 2021
  
• Man in his 60s latest COVID-19 victim in Waterloo Region: Public Health

  “I wish to express my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones. The individual was a male in his 60s and had underlying conditions.”

  Canada

  Nov 22, 2020
  
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• Kenney warns stronger measures could be in store for Alberta as COVID-19 cases rise by 991 Sunday

  Premier Jason Kenney said Sunday if Albertans don't follow public health recommendations, "we'll have no option but to look at more restrictive measures down the line."

  Canada

  Nov 15, 2020
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• Moncton spa owner says closures in orange zones ‘unfair’

  Hairdressers and spas in orange zones say the forced closures are 'unfair.'

  Health

  Oct 13, 2020
• Trump announces emergency authorization of plasma treatment for coronavirus

  U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday accused members of the "deep state" at the Food and Drug Administration, without providing evidence, of working to slow testing of COVID-19 vaccines until after the November presidential election.

  Health

  Aug 23, 2020
• N.L. back-to-school plan requires masks on buses, in common areas of high schools

  Chief Medical Officer of Health told an online news conference that students in elementary and high school will need to wear masks on buses.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2020
• 2 new cases of COVID-19 in the Kingston region: public health

  Dr. Kieran Moore, medical officer of health for the KFL&A region, says there are two new cases of COVID-19 in the area.

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2020
• Coronavirus: Reopening of gyms, workout facilities in London, Ont., in Stage 3

  Stage 3 allows for such facilities to reopen, along with casinos, movie theatres and restaurants to serve indoors.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2020
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• Consumers left with worthless passes and gift cards following COVID-19 business closures

  What can consumers expect when businesses go bankrupt? Experts say don't expect much if you have a season pass, gift card or store credit.

  Consumer

  Jun 24, 2020
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• Alberta home builders brace for drop as big as 90% as pandemic drags on: CMHC

  The federal housing agency warns Alberta could see a steep slide in home starts this year amid COVID-19 and low energy prices.

  Economy

  May 27, 2020