Health

Several provinces have declared a state of emergency or state of public health emergency in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Meanwhile, the Trudeau government is examining the Emergencies Act. CBC News explains states of emergency, who can invoke them and the powers they give to governments.Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the declaration of a state of emergency in the province. The…

Mar 17, 2020 – 9.16pmThe federal government unveiled new relief measures for Qantas, Virgin and regional airlines hit by the COVID-19 pandemic made up of refunds and waivers of fuel excise, Airservices charges and regional security fares totalling $715 million.Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said the estimated upfront benefit would be $159 million, which would…

CBC News has compiled stories, explainers and videos on a wide range of topics to help provide guidance with the latest information on coronavirus, and practical living tips to help you protect your health.With a deluge of news about cancelled events together with conflicting information about what to do — or not do — the COVID-19…

Tightening public health restrictions will not immediately slow COVID-19 cases. But experts say don't despair if it looks like social distancing is not working. It takes time. A social distancing sign is posted on the door of a restaurant in Whistler, B.C., on March 15. The Whistler Blackcomb resort, owned by Vail, Resorts shut down a…

Frank Chung Up to 150,000 people could die from the new coronavirus, according to Australia's Deputy Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly.Speaking to reporters in Canberra yesterday, Professor Kelly said anywhere from 20 to 60 per cent of the population could ultimately contract COVID-19.He declined to put a number on deaths but said the mortality rate…

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are out of the Queensland hospital they were holed up in for some five days following their worldwide announcement that they tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19), People magazine reported on Monday.A rep for Hanks told the outlet the husband and wife pair had left the hospital in Australia and were now being…

Northern California officials on Monday announced a "shelter in place" order that will affect nearly 7 million residents in the Bay Area as the region tries to contain a coronavirus outbreak.San Francisco "will require people to stay home except for essential needs," Mayor London Breed said over Twitter, adding that essential stores and necessary government…

ABUSING FEAR — Emails and websites promise info about the pandemic. In reality, they're shams. Dan Goodin - Mar 16, 2020 9:02 pm UTC Emails and websites are promising vital information about keeping safe from the coronavirus pandemic that’s sweeping the globe and threatening millions. In fact, a flood of them are scams that push…

As the coronavirus takes a firmer hold across the Middle East, there is growing concern that Syria might face a major outbreak - a "catastrophic" prospect in a country ravaged by nine years of war. Amid conflicting reports about the spread of the virus on Syrian territory, medical professionals Al Jazeera spoke to expressed doubt…

The 46-year-old woman’s condition is stable, said health officials.Karnataka’s Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar on Monday said that the daughter of the 76-year-old man who died of COVID-19 was the only one among his family members to test positive for the coronavirus. Principal Secretary of the Health Department Jawaid Akhtar said that the man’s daughter…