Covid-19

A mushroom spray, oil of oregano and a special hat to kill coronavirus in saliva have all been targeted by Health Canada in its crackdown on misleading and false claims of COVID-19 prevention and cures.Health Canada has sent compliance notices to a number of companies about advertisements the regulator found to be misleading or false…

The federal government doesn't know when the COVID-19 caseload will peak in Canada, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that the country's physical distancing efforts are making a difference.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses Canadians on the COVID-19 pandemic from Rideau Cottage in Ottawa on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. (Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press)The federal government doesn't know when the COVID-19 caseload will peak…

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Wawa provided a 53-foot refrigerated truck to the state of New Jersey to store the bodies of people who have died of COVID-19.New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said that Wawa sent the truck to "help take the pressure off our morgues and funeral homes in protecting the bodies of those we have lost.""Deathcare" workers in…

Wawa provided a 53-foot refrigerated truck to the state of New Jersey to store the bodies of people who have died of COVID-19.New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said that Wawa sent the truck to "help take the pressure off our morgues and funeral homes in protecting the bodies of those we have lost.""Deathcare" workers in…

Google‘s joining the legion of companies making it services free during the COVID-19 outbreak. It’s offering free access to its controversial cloud gaming service Stadia to everyone, starting today. To help people connect with friends online & have some fun during these challenging times, we're opening up Stadia for everyone. You'll also get 2 months…

Separated parents are now allowed to move their children between houses during the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown, provided they meet certain legal requirements.While government had previously been unclear about the issue, new regulations regarding the matter were gazetted on Tuesday.Separated or divorced parents who want to move their children between them during the lockdown, will need…

I n our new reality under the COVID-19 pandemic, no matter where you live in Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has advised there are really only four acceptable reasons to go out:Shopping for what you need: food or supplies to help keep you at home, including going to the petrol station, ATM or other essential…

The Houses of the Oireachtas has said it is looking at technical solutions which would allow virtual sittings of the Dáil, Seanad and committees as the Covid-19 emergency continues. In a statement, it said this involves examining parliamentary situations in other countries to try to come to the best solution. Meanwhile, a Fianna Fáil member…

Updated / Wednesday, 8 Apr 2020 07:14 Alternative arrangements include online exams, written assignments or rescheduling Third-level institutions will not be holding written, oral or practical assessments in examination centres during the Covid-19 emergency.  Universities and colleges have finalised alternative assessment arrangements - with options including online exams, written assignments or rescheduling.  These have been…