Coronavirus (COVID-19) National News

Can you get the coronavirus from secondhand smoke?

Aug 4, 2020 9:32 AM Read more >

Updated: From masks to cohorting, a guide to back-to-school rules across the country

Alberta plans to fully reopen schools from kindergarten to Grade 12 this fall.

Aug 3, 2020 11:45 AM Read more >

Vietnam reports 1st ever virus death after renewed outbreak

More than 100 new cases have been confirmed in the past week

Jul 31, 2020 1:08 PM Read more >

Canadians can now download new COVID-19 exposure-alert smartphone app

App is completely voluntary to download and to use, Trudeau says

Jul 31, 2020 10:46 AM Read more >

Tam says feds, experts discussing COVID-19 vaccine orders amid concerns of delay

Jul 28, 2020 3:47 PM Read more >

Health Canada approves remdesivir to treat severe COVID-19 symptoms

Drug has been shown to shorten hospital stays

Jul 28, 2020 2:22 PM Read more >

Canadian parents divided over sending kids back to school: Poll

Parents in Alberta were most likely to keep their kids home while those in B.C. were most likely to be undecided.

Jul 28, 2020 10:45 AM Read more >

Senate approves bill on wage subsidy, disability payments for COVID-19

The bill increases the maximum support available to the hardest-hit employers

Jul 27, 2020 1:45 PM Read more >

Experimental COVID-19 vaccine is put to its biggest test

“This is a significant milestone,” NIH Director Francis Collins said.

Jul 27, 2020 12:45 PM Read more >

Senator urges Ottawa to support Canadian vaccine company awaiting funding

Providence Therapeutics has not heard back from the government since late May

Jul 27, 2020 9:15 AM Read more >