Coronavirus outbreak: WHO reports more than 8,000 COVID-19 deaths worldwide
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03:04 | August 10, 2026
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Health Matters: U.S. Gulf Coast sees surge in bacterial infections
02:20 | August 10, 2026
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Health Matters: U.S. Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños sickens 345 people
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U.S. Senate committee holds Dr. Fauci in contempt over refusal to answer questions
01:56 | August 6, 2026
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Fauci faces possible contempt charge after U.S. Senate committee vote
01:51 | August 6, 2026
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Ebola spreading at ‘unprecedented’ speed, but can be stopped: WHO chief
02:09 | August 6, 2026
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Health Matters: FAA proposes flexibility for airline emergency medical kits
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Coronavirus outbreak: WHO reports more than 8,000 COVID-19 deaths worldwide
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March 18, 2020
World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Wednesday there have been more than 200,000 known COVID-19 cases worldwide, and among those, 8,000 people have died from the virus.
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Coronavirus outbreak: WHO reports more than 8,000 COVID-19 deaths worldwide00:53 | March 18, 2020 -
Doctors caution extreme heat risk for heart attacks, strokes02:02 | August 31, 2026 -
Health Matters: Ebola outbreak reaches 2 new health zones in DRC01:56 | August 28, 2026 -
‘Microduck’ robot enters growing market of AI toys01:52 | August 27, 2026 -
Health Matters: Ontario mental health providers prepare for school surge02:08 | August 27, 2026 -
Health Matters: TTC cooling tower linked to Toronto Legionnaires disease outbreak01:55 | August 26, 2026 -
E-scooter hospitalizations up nearly 40 per cent: CIHI report01:50 | August 25, 2026 -
Blood reserves have dropped up to 30% in Canada, England, Australia02:15 | August 25, 2026 -
Health Matters: 8-year-old dies from rare brain-eating amoeba02:24 | August 24, 2026 -
Student well-being a concern: ON survey says02:21 | August 24, 2026 -
Psychologists weigh in on how to ‘summer max’ the final days of the season01:28 | August 23, 2026 -
Green thumb? What a study of seniors can tell us about the benefits of gardening01:50 | August 22, 2026 -
Health Matters: BC vet warns of surge in bat encounters after positive rabies test02:17 | August 21, 2026 -
Melanoma cancer vaccine shows promise in late stage clinical trial02:04 | August 20, 2026 -
Health Matters: Democratic Republic of Congo set to receive 70K doses of Ervebo vaccine02:16 | August 20, 2026 -
Health Matters: Health Canada warns about unauthorized products02:14 | August 19, 2026 -
Health Matters: Social media ban could face charter challenge02:08 | August 18, 2026 -
Health Matters: Meta to face new social media addiction trial01:55 | August 17, 2026 -
Health Matters: Whole Foods Market salsa, guacamole, pico de gallo recalled01:49 | August 14, 2026 -
Health Canada warns of risks after counterfeit cosmetic injectables seized at Hamilton spa00:38 | August 13, 2026 -
Health Matters: 10 children died in 2025 due to e-scooters, e-bikes02:25 | August 13, 2026 -
Health Matters: Alberta looks to strengthen gambling addiction support02:12 | August 12, 2026 -
Brad Pitt opens up about decision to end his sobriety04:43 | August 11, 2026 -
Health Matters: Kids Help Phone sees surge in overnight demand02:24 | August 11, 2026 -
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products amid potential salmonella contamination00:25 | August 11, 2026 -
Trump executive order overturns US vaccine guidelines for hepatitis B, covid-19, and flu03:04 | August 10, 2026 -
Health Matters: U.S. Gulf Coast sees surge in bacterial infections02:20 | August 10, 2026 -
Health Matters: U.S. Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños sickens 345 people02:05 | August 7, 2026 -
U.S. Senate committee holds Dr. Fauci in contempt over refusal to answer questions01:56 | August 6, 2026 -
Fauci faces possible contempt charge after U.S. Senate committee vote01:51 | August 6, 2026 -
Ebola spreading at ‘unprecedented’ speed, but can be stopped: WHO chief02:09 | August 6, 2026 -
Health Matters: FAA proposes flexibility for airline emergency medical kits02:17 | August 6, 2026
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Coronavirus outbreak: WHO reports more than 8,000 COVID-19 deaths worldwide00:53 | March 18, 2020
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Doctors caution extreme heat risk for heart attacks, strokes02:02 | August 31, 2026
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Health Matters: Ontario mental health providers prepare for school surge02:08 | August 27, 2026
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Psychologists weigh in on how to ‘summer max’ the final days of the season01:28 | August 23, 2026
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Health Matters: Social media ban could face charter challenge02:08 | August 18, 2026
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Health Matters: Alberta looks to strengthen gambling addiction support02:12 | August 12, 2026
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Brad Pitt opens up about decision to end his sobriety04:43 | August 11, 2026
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Health Matters: Kids Help Phone sees surge in overnight demand02:24 | August 11, 2026
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Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products amid potential salmonella contamination00:25 | August 11, 2026
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Trump executive order overturns US vaccine guidelines for hepatitis B, covid-19, and flu03:04 | August 10, 2026
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Health Matters: U.S. Gulf Coast sees surge in bacterial infections02:20 | August 10, 2026
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Health Matters: U.S. Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños sickens 345 people02:05 | August 7, 2026
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U.S. Senate committee holds Dr. Fauci in contempt over refusal to answer questions01:56 | August 6, 2026
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Fauci faces possible contempt charge after U.S. Senate committee vote01:51 | August 6, 2026
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Ebola spreading at ‘unprecedented’ speed, but can be stopped: WHO chief02:09 | August 6, 2026
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Health Matters: FAA proposes flexibility for airline emergency medical kits02:17 | August 6, 2026
Coronavirus outbreak: WHO reports more than 8,000 COVID-19 deaths worldwide
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March 18, 2020
World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Wednesday there have been more than 200,000 known COVID-19 cases worldwide, and among those, 8,000 people have died from the virus.
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