Men Are Less Likely to Wear a Mask Indoors
Most Canadians support making masks mandatory indoors Canadians between 45 and 59 are the least likely to wear a…
COVID-19
New Filter Can Kill COVID-19 Virus
US researchers have designed a filter to catch and kill the coronavirus behind COVID-19 Researchers at the University of Houston say they’ve created a filter capable of removing airborne COVID-19 particles from indoor settings. The research was published in…
Canadians Are Divided on Federal COVID-19 Spending
Four in 10 Canadians think the government should cut back; slightly more support continued spending By Erika Morris Canadians…
An Unhealthy Lifestyle Can Boost Risk for Cold and Flu
Smoking and lack of exercise can make you more susceptible to a respiratory infection—including, perhaps, COVID-19 Research from the…
The Pandemic Has Boosted Resilience, Not Loneliness
A US study has found that social distancing measures during lockdown haven’t led to more loneliness A study looking…
Steroid Proves Effective in Fighting COVID-19
A low-cost steroid has been shown to reduce deaths among critically ill patients A commonly used steroid called dexamethasone can…
Investment Advice in a Time of Crisis
Your savings have been shaken up and perhaps taken a hit. What constitutes wise investing during and after a pandemic?…
Nationwide Contact Tracing App to Come in July
The government is releasing a mobile phone app that tells you if you’ve been in contact with someone who has…
Health Canada Recalls Some Hand Sanitizers
Certain sanitizers are being pulled from the market for containing industrial-grade ethanol Health Canada has issued a wide recall…
Google Maps Helps Commuters Avoid Crowds
Now you can find out if the bus or train you want to take is empty or full By Erika…
