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COVID-19: How medical experts are deciding which treatments should be used

COVID-19: How medical experts are deciding which treatments should be used

Dr. Andrew Morris, an infectious disease specialist at the University Health Network and Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, says even the most evidence-based physicians have been swayed by scam treatments
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COVID-19: Out of disinfectant? Baby wipes not a foolproof replacement, doctors say

COVID-19: Out of disinfectant? Baby wipes not a foolproof replacement, doctors say

Pediatrician from Toronto worries people may be overestimating the efficacy of baby wipes in killing germs and preventing the spread of COVID-19
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COVID-19: More than half of Canadians find being out in public stressful, new survey suggests

COVID-19: More than half of Canadians find being out in public stressful, new survey suggests

Percentage higher in Ontario, according to the survey
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ONTARIO: COVID-19 taking its toll on Queen's Park coffers

ONTARIO: COVID-19 taking its toll on Queen's Park coffers

Pandemic containment measures will lead to Ontario's largest deficit
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COVID-19: How co-operatives are stepping up, helping communities during the pandemic

COVID-19: How co-operatives are stepping up, helping communities during the pandemic

Post-pandemic, co-operatives can scale up to promote the values of mutuality, inclusivity, economic justice and organizational democracy towards a transitioned Canadian economy
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LIVE: State of emergency must be renewed until COVID-19 numbers drop consistently: Premier

LIVE: State of emergency must be renewed until COVID-19 numbers drop consistently: Premier

Ontario Premier Doug Ford to ask legislature for extension of emergency measures until June
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COVID-19: False-positive test results rare despite recent scares, experts say

COVID-19: False-positive test results rare despite recent scares, experts say

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COVID-19: Testing, contact tracing key to fending off second wave, experts say

COVID-19: Testing, contact tracing key to fending off second wave, experts say

Dr. Theresa Tam has said reopening schools and businesses relies on testing and the ability of public health departments to trace the contacts of positive cases
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LIVE: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau provides COVID-19 update

LIVE: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau provides COVID-19 update

Village Media will carry the livestream
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CANADA: Feds pledge COVID-19 financing help for the country's biggest companies

CANADA: Feds pledge COVID-19 financing help for the country's biggest companies

Rules on access to the money will place limits on dividends, share buy-backs and executive pay
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