Promising News in the Fight Against COVID-19
Within the same week, both a possible vaccine and an antiviral drug have been identified Researchers from the University…
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Myth-Busting: The COVID-19 Virus Was Not Created in a Lab
Despite the claims of some conspiracy theories, the coronavirus originated in nature A study looking into the origins of the novel coronavirus causing COVID-19 disproves the notion that it was created in a lab, finding instead that SARS-CoV-2 is…
Don’t Count on Herd Immunity to End the Pandemic
Exposing the population to COVID-19 to spread immunity won’t work, experts say An idea you might hear about or…
Why Handwashing Is Vital
The COVID-19 virus remains stable on surfaces for hours and even days Photo: iStock/filadendron. The results of a new…
Get Out for a Walk—It’s Safe
The key is remembering to maintain social distancing Photo: iStock/diane555. While health officials across Canada have been urging people to…
Rainbows Defying the Pandemic
More and more windows are glowing with rainbows that promise brighter days ahead By Erika Morris All over North…
You May Be Able to Defer Your Mortgage Payment
To help customers cope during the pandemic, Canada’s big banks say they’ll let you put off making mortgage and credit-card…
COVID-19: Questions Answered
The coronavirus pandemic raises a host of questions. We asked some of them to virologist and professor of biological sciences…
Coronavirus and Care Facilities
Prevention is the key to keeping everyone safe and secure By Erika Morris As the coronavirus pandemic spreads, seniors…
Two Insurers Stop Reimbursing for COVID-19 Trip Cancellations
Now that the coronavirus is a “known” problem, you probably won‘t be reimbursed if you cancel your trip because of…