Coronavirus (COVID-19) National News

In all, the government has received 5.97 million claims for financial help since the crisis began about one month ago

A careful analysis of intelligence could have shown us "a picture of the crisis that clearly the Chinese authorities, in the early days, were not anxious to publicize."

This is expected to help provide rapid tests for health services in rural and remote areas such as Indigenous communities

B.C. will receive 250,000 N95 masks.

Under the legislation, businesses, non-profits and charities can apply for funds to cover up to 75% of an employee’s wages for a 12-week period

All federal parties have agreed to support the bill.

The House of Commons reconvened Saturday for an extraordinary session to debate and vote on a wage subsidy bill that will cover up to 75% of employee wages for eligible businesses, non-profits and charities.

Violations of Canada's Quarantine Act could include a fine of up to $750,000 and imprisonment for six months

Singh says he has heard from many Canadians who do not qualify for the emergency benefit program

"A non-medical cloth mask or face covering, while helpful in containing your own droplets, will not protect you from COVID-19, nor is wearing one required of you if you can keep your safe distance from others," says Dr. Bonnie Henry.