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COVID-19 cases in Canada surge to 1,472 death toll hits 21
The number of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada rose to 1,472 by the end of Sunday, an increase of 141 over the previous 24 hours.
Parliament set to reconvene on Tuesday to pass COVID-19 measures
The House of Commons will reconvene on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, to vote on measures aimed at easing the burden of COVID-19 on individuals and businesses.
Canada won't go to Tokyo Olympics, Paralympics in 2020
Canada won't participate in the Tokyo Olympics or Paralympics — at least this summer.
Feds launch $30M ad campaign urging COVID-19 social distancing, hygiene
The federal government is launching a $30-million national ad campaign on Monday, March 23, 2020, to urge every Canadian to do their bit to help prevent the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus.
Prime Minister to provide another briefing to nation as COVID-19 threat grows
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be updating Canadians again today, March 22, 2020, on the latest measures being taken to try to protect the country against the steadily escalating COVID-19 threat.
Quebec announces $2.5-billion aid package to businesses hurt by COVID-19
The Quebec government has announced a $2.5-billion financial aid package for companies struggling with liquidity due the COVID-19 crisis.
Here's what to do and what not to do to curb spread of COVID-19
Social distancing is one of the most effective ways to contain the spread of COVID-19. While specific restrictions on what Canadians can do vary from province to province, here are the basic Dos and Don'ts of social distancing, as advised by the Public Health Agency of Canada and chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam.
Air Canada lays off more than 5,000 flight attendants due to COVID-19 pandemic
A union official says Air Canada is laying off more than 5,000 flight attendants as the country's largest airline cuts routes and parks planes due to COVID-19.
Health systems ramping up, prepping for potential influx of COVID-19 cases
While Canadians stay home in an effort to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, officials are working behind the scenes to try to increase the health care system's capacity to fight the virus.
We won't know for months if isolation stops spread of COVID-19 in Canada: top doctor
Canada's top doctor says it might be months until we know whether social distancing measures being employed across the country are slowing the spread of COVID-19.