The coronavirus patient who died in Kolkata, had no travel history, sources said.Kolkata: The eighth coronavirus-linked death in the country took place in Kolkata today. The patient, a 57-year-old, had no history of foreign travel, said sources in the private hospital where he was admitted – injecting concern about the chain of transmission. Inability to…
For Immediate Release: March 21, 2020 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued the first emergency use authorization for a point-of-care COVID-19 diagnostic for the Cepheid Xpert Xpress SARS-CoV-2 test. “The test we’re authorizing today will be able to provide Americans with results within hours, rather than days like the existing tests, and the…
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From deserted streets and empty airports to self-isolation and social distancing, take a look at how the pandemic has impacted people’s lives and created an eerie new normal for millions of people in Canada and around the world.Scroll down for a look at how the coronavirus pandemic has changed daily life in major cities in Canada…
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People wear protective masks, following an outbreak of coronavirus, as they walk at Global Village in Dubai, UAE on March 10, 2020. | Photo Credit: REUTERS One of the individuals was a 78-year old Arab national who had arrived in the country from Europe. The United Arab Emirates on Friday reported the first two…
CBC Ottawa’s latest roundup of key points to know during the coronavirus pandemic. CBC News Network showcases the best of CBC journalism, covering breaking stories with speed, and adding context and meaning along the way. CBC News Network is also the destination for original journalism, with added depth from CBC News bureaus across the country…
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a $27 billion package aimed at supporting Canadians whose ability to work was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s an explanation of what those services will look like, and how you can apply for them.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces the government’s $82 billion emergency response package at a…
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…
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…
