Skip to content

Beyond Local

Chance to prevent COVID resurgence 'narrows with each passing day,' Tam says

Chance to prevent COVID resurgence 'narrows with each passing day,' Tam says

Canada's chief public health officer says the country is running out of time to prevent a large resurgence of COVID-19. Dr. Theresa Tam says the chance of doing so "narrows with each passing day of accelerated epidemic growth.
Chiefs-Patriots game off amid report Newton has COVID-19

Chiefs-Patriots game off amid report Newton has COVID-19

The NFL postponed this week's game between New England and the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs after “positive COVID-19 tests on both teams.” ESPN reported on Saturday that Patriots quarterback Cam Newton was among those testing positive.
Titans' outbreak now 18, with Bills' game possibly at risk

Titans' outbreak now 18, with Bills' game possibly at risk

NASHVILLE — The positive test results keep coming for the Tennessee Titans in the NFL’s first outbreak of COVID-19. One game already has been postponed and another rescheduled.
Pot shop helps MMA fighter

Pot shop helps MMA fighter

Vernon weed shop helping local MMA fighter with travelling costs
Are you loving your liver?

Are you loving your liver?

Liver disease often has no symptoms until the very late stages
What is contact tracing, and how does it work with COVID-19?

What is contact tracing, and how does it work with COVID-19?

What is contact tracing, and how does it work with COVID-19? The goal of contact tracing is to alert people who may have been exposed to someone with the coronavirus, and prevent them from spreading it to others.
Trump gets experimental drug aimed at curbing severe illness

Trump gets experimental drug aimed at curbing severe illness

The experimental antibody drug given to President Donald Trump has been called one of the most promising approaches to preventing serious illness from a COVID-19 infection. Its maker, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
How long could I be contagious before a positive virus test?

How long could I be contagious before a positive virus test?

How long could I be contagious before a positive virus test? Studies have shown that people may be contagious for about two days before developing COVID-19 symptoms.
Airline unions call on Ottawa for $7 billion in loans for ailing industry

Airline unions call on Ottawa for $7 billion in loans for ailing industry

Labour leaders are calling on Ottawa to provide immediate financial aid and rapid viral testing to an airline industry devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Latest: Kellyanne Conway tests positive for coronavirus

The Latest: Kellyanne Conway tests positive for coronavirus

WASHINGTON — The Latest on President Donald Trump testing positive for the coronavirus and being hospitalized (all times EDT): 10:25 p.m.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks