Coronavirus (COVID-19) National News

Global coronavirus cases top 20M as Russia approves vaccine

Russia has reported more than 890,000 cases, the fourth-highest total in the world

Aug 11, 2020 8:35 AM Read more >

Health Canada recalling more than 50 hand sanitizers in evolving list

Canadians should consult the list regularly

Aug 5, 2020 8:50 AM Read more >

COVID-19 vaccine efforts provide hope but no silver bullet to stop pandemic: Tam

People must remain focused on strong public health measures to control the outbreak

Aug 4, 2020 11:45 AM Read more >

Can you get the coronavirus from secondhand smoke?

Aug 4, 2020 9:32 AM Read more >

Updated: From masks to cohorting, a guide to back-to-school rules across the country

Alberta plans to fully reopen schools from kindergarten to Grade 12 this fall.

Aug 3, 2020 11:45 AM Read more >

Vietnam reports 1st ever virus death after renewed outbreak

More than 100 new cases have been confirmed in the past week

Jul 31, 2020 1:08 PM Read more >

Canadians can now download new COVID-19 exposure-alert smartphone app

App is completely voluntary to download and to use, Trudeau says

Jul 31, 2020 10:46 AM Read more >

Tam says feds, experts discussing COVID-19 vaccine orders amid concerns of delay

Jul 28, 2020 3:47 PM Read more >

Health Canada approves remdesivir to treat severe COVID-19 symptoms

Drug has been shown to shorten hospital stays

Jul 28, 2020 2:22 PM Read more >

Canadian parents divided over sending kids back to school: Poll

Parents in Alberta were most likely to keep their kids home while those in B.C. were most likely to be undecided.

Jul 28, 2020 10:45 AM Read more >