Coronavirus (COVID-19) National News

UN cautions that virus plasma treatment still experimental

"The results are not conclusive," WHO’s chief scientist Dr. Soumya Swaminathan said.

Aug 24, 2020 8:15 AM Read more >

B.C. clamps down on COVID-19 enforcement with fines for party hosts, guests

Province reported 90 new positive tests for COVID-19 on Friday

Aug 21, 2020 6:08 PM Read more >

19-year-old youngest in Quebec to die from complications linked to COVID-19

The province said 3,279 people between the ages of 10 and 19 have tested positive for the novel coronavirus to date.

Aug 21, 2020 12:02 PM Read more >

'Cautiously optimistic': Outbreak at Calgary Cargill plant appears contained

"The plant is open and running at full capacity," says spokesman Daniel Sullivan

Aug 20, 2020 12:42 PM Read more >

UN: Discussions underway with Russia on COVID-19 vaccine

Vaccine has so far only been tested in a few dozen people

Aug 20, 2020 9:09 AM Read more >

B.C. officials announce 236 COVID-19 cases over three days, says penalties coming

Dr. Reka Gustafson says most of those testing positive are young

Aug 17, 2020 6:01 PM Read more >

Canada-U.S. to extend border restrictions until Sept. 21

Aug 14, 2020 2:47 PM Read more >

COVID-19 surges expected and people must be vigilant: Dr. Theresa Tam

Government is planning for a "reasonable worst-case scenario.

Aug 14, 2020 11:36 AM Read more >

Safety won't be compromised for vaccine, Canada's top doctors say

Moscow vaccine appears to have been given approval before any phase three trial

Aug 11, 2020 3:15 PM Read more >

Worldwide virus cases top 20 million, doubling in six weeks

The average number of new cases per day in the U.S. is still running high at over 54,000

Aug 11, 2020 1:18 PM Read more >