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Wearing home-made masks may help stop virus spread: Health Canada

Wearing home-made masks may help stop virus spread: Health Canada

“Wearing a non-medical mask is an additional measure that you can take to protect others around you."
Canadians can still expect weeks or months of distancing measures, Trudeau says

Canadians can still expect weeks or months of distancing measures, Trudeau says

"To stay at home, to continue this period of isolation and distance is the best way to get out as quickly as possible," said the PM
Canada, U.S. in ‘productive’ talks amid COVID-19 medical-supplies row

Canada, U.S. in ‘productive’ talks amid COVID-19 medical-supplies row

“Specifically, with the United States, we are working with them to ensure that the orders Canada has placed get delivered,” said PM Trudeau
Expect vouchers, not refunds, for flight cancellations due to COVID-19

Expect vouchers, not refunds, for flight cancellations due to COVID-19

Airlines are only obliged to ensure passengers can complete their trip
Queen makes rare public speech in response to COVID-19 pandemic

Queen makes rare public speech in response to COVID-19 pandemic

"While we have faced challenges before, this one is different."
Trudeau unveils details for emergency payment for Canadians

Trudeau unveils details for emergency payment for Canadians

Applications for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit will be accepted starting tomorrow, April 6
Should Canada's big retailers stick to selling only essentials during COVID-19 pandemic?

Should Canada's big retailers stick to selling only essentials during COVID-19 pandemic?

The restrictions aren't in place here, but in some parts of the U.S. they are
This is how to stay fit while staying indoors

This is how to stay fit while staying indoors

Personal trainers offer their advice about how to maintain an active lifestyle while self isolating
B.C. health minister lobbies feds for increased airport screening

B.C. health minister lobbies feds for increased airport screening

“We need to actively follow up with cases, we need access to the full information when people come to Canada. The B.C. health system needs that access to full information from the government of Canada and we need stronger action.”
B.C. doctors shift to virtual world amid pandemic

B.C. doctors shift to virtual world amid pandemic

Many family physicians and walk-in clinics have switched to seeing the majority of patients by video chat.