Coronavirus variant found in New York City could impact vaccine efficacy
A new coronavirus variant, B1526, now spreading in New York City first emerged in November, and some of its characteristics
25
Feb
What do we know about the new coronavirus variant?
Dr. Isaac Bogoch and Dr. Lynora Saxinger discuss what we know about the coronavirus variant first detected in the U.K.,
24
Jan
Coronavirus: Calls for stricter COVID-19 rules in Ontario as hospitals near capacity
There are now so many COVID-19 patients in some of Ontario’s hardest-hit regions that hospitals are warning they are nearing
17
Nov
Coronavirus: Alberta doctors brace for influx of patients as COVID-19 cases spike
Alberta doctors have been pleading with Premier Jason Kenney to impose restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19. The
17
Nov
Coronavirus: Should provinces consider extending winter break to reduce COVID-19 spread?
Schools in Canada have mostly stayed open amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, and transmission of the virus within schools
17
Nov
Coronavirus: Prospect of large Diwali gatherings stoking virus concerns
With COVID-19 cases skyrocketing in Canada, concerns are rising over the spread of the illness among South Asian communities
16
Nov
Coronavirus: “Atlantic bubble” continues to hold COVID-19 cases at bay
The four Atlantic provinces have fared much better than other parts of Canada amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with the “Atlantic
16
Nov
Coronavirus: Canadian invention protects health-care staff from COVID-19 aerosols
The safety of health-care workers is a critical concern amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but a device developed in Canada could
15
Nov
Coronavirus: Ontario premier mulls additional COVID-19 restrictions
Political leaders across Canada are still struggling to balance fighting COVID-19 surges while keeping local economies open.
27
Oct
Coronavirus: Toronto’s positive test rates climb; Alberta sees highest case numbers in months
More than 10 per cent of COVID-19 tests in some Toronto neighbourhoods are reportedly coming back positive, signaling an
07
Oct
Coronavirus: 700,000 Canadians expected to apply for new COVID-19 benefits
As the pandemic drags on, more Canadians are applying for the new federal benefits aimed at easing the financial burden. The
06
Oct
Coronavirus: New COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Ontario and Quebec
Cases of COVID-19 are climbing in Ontario, with 566 new cases recorded and the majority in parts of the Greater Toronto Area
05
Oct
Coronavirus: Ontario, Quebec see alarming rise in new cases
With COVID-19 infections surging in several Canadian provinces, Quebec has now placed three regions, Montreal, Quebec City,
29
Sep
Coronavirus: Virtual rally calls for change to Canadian rules for cross-border families
Six months after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, the Canada-U.S. border remains closed to non-essential travel, leaving
27
Sep
Coronavirus: Canadian health minister orders review into early pandemic alert system
Health Minister Patty Hajdu is ordering an independent review into Canada’s early pandemic warning system amid claims
09
Sep
Coronavirus: How is Quebec handling back-to-school during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The new school year is now underway for Quebec’s English-language students. Mike Armstrong looks at how classes are
01
Sep