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3rd major COVID-19 vaccine shown to be effective and cheaper

3rd major COVID-19 vaccine shown to be effective and cheaper

AstraZeneca is the third major drug company to report late-stage results for a potential COVID-19 vaccine as the world anxiously waits for scientific breakthroughs that will bring an end to a pandemic
COVID-19 cases keep surging in Canada as four provinces report new one-day highs

COVID-19 cases keep surging in Canada as four provinces report new one-day highs

OTTAWA — Four provinces reported new highs for daily COVID-19 infections on Saturday as the virus continued its siege on some of the country's most vulnerable areas.
Will social distancing weaken my immune system?

Will social distancing weaken my immune system?

Experts say anyone looking to boost their immune health during the pandemic should practice habits such as stress management, healthy eating, regular exercise and getting enough sleep.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 10:52 a.m. EST on Nov. 21, 2020: There are 322,307 confirmed cases in Canada.
Trudeau warns that COVID-19 crisis could determine Canada's future

Trudeau warns that COVID-19 crisis could determine Canada's future

Trudeau says that lockdown measures are a better way to ensure long-term economic success than letting the spread of the virus continue unchecked.
Opposition leaders briefed on alarming rise in COVID-19 cases in Canada

Opposition leaders briefed on alarming rise in COVID-19 cases in Canada

Tam has said Canadians need to reduce their current rate of contact with others by at least 25 per cent in order to flatten the curve.
Pfizer seeking emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in US

Pfizer seeking emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in US

With the coronavirus surging around the U.S. and the world, the pressure is on for regulators to make a speedy decision.
Women leaving workforce faster than men, childcare playing big role in exodus: study

Women leaving workforce faster than men, childcare playing big role in exodus: study

More than 20,000 women left the workforce between February and October, while about 68,000 men joined it, said the study released Thursday.
New COVID-19 aid figures shed new light on variety of Canadians who needed the help

New COVID-19 aid figures shed new light on variety of Canadians who needed the help

The CRA numbers show at least 114,620 people who earned between about $100,000 and $200,000 last year applied for the CERB.
Health Canada warns against UV products that falsely claim to kill COVID-19 virus

Health Canada warns against UV products that falsely claim to kill COVID-19 virus

Authorities say UV products have been linked to an "extremely dangerous" form of radiation that can kill germs on some surfaces, but can cause damage if used on skin.
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