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Had China intervened three weeks earlier, coronavirus spread would have been reduced 'by 95 percent': Study

Early intervention would have significantly stomped out the spread of the virus, researchers found.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 03/18/2020 12:00 AM

American News

Coronavirus stays active in air for 3 hours, up to days on surfaces

Scientists tested how long coronavirus stays active and that found the virus maintains contagious properties for hours in the air, and days on surfaces.

Libby Emmons / 03/18/2020 12:00 AM

Canadian News, Business & Finance

Canadian banks to allow mortgage deferrals for 6 months

Canada's top six banks will allow mortgage deferrals for up to six months, to help borrowers weather the coronavirus storm.

Libby Emmons / 03/18/2020 12:00 AM

International News

Blood type may be a factor in coronavirus susceptibility

Preliminary research by a Chinese team indicates that type O blood might be best at fighting off coronavirus, while type A could pose a greater risk

C.G. Jones / 03/18/2020 12:00 AM

Canadian News, American News

Canada and the US set to suspend travel between countries

A joint statement is being prepared by the United States and Canada that will announce a suspension of travel between the countries during the coronavirus outbreak.

Barrett Wilson / 03/18/2020 12:00 AM

American News

Prominent Bernie bro tweets: "Go shoot the nearest police officer in the face"

"Go shoot the nearest police officer in the face" these are the words of a prominent activist and Bernie Sanders volunteer Yusuf Naqvi, a Chicago-based contract lawyer.

Ian Miles Cheong / 03/18/2020 12:00 AM

Canadian News

Jason Kenney announces state of emergency in Alberta amidst coronavirus pandemic

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has declared that Alberta will go under a state of public emergency as the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to spread across the country.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 03/17/2020 12:00 AM

American News

China kicks out US journalists from three major outlets

China has announced that it will revoke credentials from US journalists at three newspapers in response to restrictions imposed by the US on Chinese media.

Sam Edwards / 03/17/2020 12:00 AM

American News

Seattle schools closed, no online learning option offered

The closure of public schools in Seattle is not accompanied by online learning offerings, despite budget excesses that would enable it.

Ari Hoffman / 03/17/2020 12:00 AM

News

Nearly a quarter of Canadians say they would be unsure about getting coronavirus vaccine

Research by the Department of Health revealed that a surprising amount of Canadians were skeptical of the idea of a vaccine, coming in at 24 percent.

Quinn Patrick / 03/17/2020 12:00 AM

Canadian News

Trudeau will continue to allow illegal border crossers into Canada

The Trudeau government will continue to allow illegal border crossers into Canada, despite the on-going coronavirus pandemic.

Nico Johnson / 03/17/2020 12:00 AM

Canadian News

Calgary bars and restaurants that will be closed for St. Patrick's Day

Owners of restaurants and bars in Calgary had to make the decision as to whether they would stay open to the public on St. Patrick’s Day during the pandemic.

Sam Edwards / 03/17/2020 12:00 AM

Canadian News

Trudeau announces emergency loans for residents stuck abroad, closes down Parks Canada

Justin Trudeau has rolled out a series of new policies which intended to both help Canadians and fight the spread of coronavirus.

Nico Johnson / 03/17/2020 12:00 AM

Canadian News

GOOD NEWS: Ottawa has no new cases of coronavirus, Ontario increases by single digits

The provincial update for new cases of the COVID-19 virus have come back with a promising sign: Social distancing is working.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / 03/17/2020 12:00 AM

Canadian News

Shoppers Drug Mart dedicates its first hour to seniors during coronavirus outbreak

Shoppers Drug Mart has taken a cue from other responsible retailers and is making its first hour of shopping exclusive to senior citizens during the coronavirus outbreak.

Barrett Wilson / 03/17/2020 12:00 AM

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