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As scientists and public health officials learn more about the novel coronavirus, new advice is emerging about the question on everyone’s minds: should you wear a mask when you leave your house? According to Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, masks — both medical and non-medical — can be effective in preventing the

Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, who have recently moved to the Los Angeles area after stepping down from royal duties, said on Monday they were looking to set up a new charitable organization called Archewell. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, whose baby son is named Archie, gave up their jobs as working

Canadians who are sick with COVID-19 or suspect they have the virus are being warned to be careful around their pets and other animals. “COVID-19 virus infections have become widely distributed in the human population. In some rare circumstances, some animals have become infected through close contact with infected humans,” says a statement on the

When the new coronavirus outbreak hit Canada, Libby Roach and her husband considered relocating to their cottage on Crystal Lake, near Fenelon Falls, Ont. One of the reasons staying at the cottage appealed to the couple was isolation — hypothetically, it would be an easy place to practice social distancing. “We only have one neighbour

We’ve been told time and time again: practise physical distancing and stay at least six feet — or a pool noodle’s distance — away from others to help curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. While health officials are urging Canadians to only leave the house for necessary reasons, like grocery shopping once a week,

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus has required people to stay indoors and practise physical distancing, but is it OK for parents to cuddle their children? In many cases, yes. If you live in the same home and are not exhibiting any symptoms, you can “definitely share the same space with your kids,” said Dr.

Each day, pharmacist Cristina Privado worries about ensuring prescriptions are ready for all customers that visit the four pharmacies she manages north of Toronto. Now, due to the coronavirus pandemic, she’s also concerned about the safety of her staff, her family and herself as she interacts with patients sometimes not wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).  

As more Canadians work from home and practice self-isolation due to COVID-19, there’s been an increasing interest in turning on the oven and baking. Baking-related search terms are up on Google, grocery stores have experienced an increase in flour purchases and sugar and flour manufacturers are working overtime to keep up with a spike in

Coughing, a fever and shortness of breath — these are the symptoms of COVID-19 that Antoine Pouliot-Hamel has been experiencing for the last eight days.  But Pouliot-Hamel isn’t recovering from his symptoms at home in Quebec City. The 33-year-old is stuck in a hostel in Cusco, Peru.  He and many other Canadian tourists at the

Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have no plans to ask the U.S. government for help with security costs, the couple said in a statement on Sunday in response to a tweet from U.S. President Donald Trump that the United States would not pay for their protection. In January, the couple said they would

Aamer Trambu had been praying at his mosque every Friday since the age of seven. Last week, his mosque was closed due to the new coronavirus outbreak. Trambu, who lives in Brampton, Ont., immigrated to Canada two years ago with his wife and three daughters. Since then, the mosque has been his main source of

Alexandra Fox was on track to finish her master of science in occupational therapy in June — then the novel coronavirus outbreak hit. Fox, 30, has been working towards this goal for two years at Dalhousie University, and she only needs 300 more hours of clinic work to finish the degree. “I was one week

By David Friend The Canadian Press Posted March 26, 2020 6:54 pm Updated March 26, 2020 8:46 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Netflix is lowering video quality for its subscribers in Canada as it attempts to reduce soaring demands on internet bandwidth. The streaming giant

A Calgary business has released three limited edition T-shirts featuring some of Canada’s top doctors, who have become the faces of government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Madame Premier, in collaboration with Sophie Grace, has produced shirts featuring Alberta’s chief health officer Dr. Deena Hinshaw, B.C.’s chief health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, and Canada’s chief

By Staff The Associated Press Posted March 25, 2020 6:51 am Updated March 25, 2020 7:15 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for the new coronavirus, his office said Wednesday. The 71-year-old is showing mild

With the prospect of months of staying indoors during the coronavirus outbreak, how we form relationships and navigate sex and intimacy will change.  Not everyone lives with a sexual partner, and leaving home to meet up with someone to have sex when they aren’t a member of your household would violate social distancing protocols, said

This is an unprecedented time for Canadians and everybody around the world. As the novel coronavirus spreads, every day brings to the fore new questions, new concerns and a cascade of unfiltered information from all corners of the globe. Global News wants to help Canadians from all walks of life aggregate and understand the latest

There’s probably a long list of things you wish you had done before going into self-isolation due to the novel coronavirus — including dropping off that dry cleaning. Even if you are not in quarantine and just practising social distancing, many stores have closed to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. READ MORE: Want groceries

For someone struggling with addiction, fellowship is a big part of the recovery process. Unfortunately, since the coronavirus outbreak began and social distancing became the norm, this process has become more challenging. This typically means physical meetings with other people in recovery. In the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) program, members are encouraged to attend several meetings

As cases of the novel coronavirus continue to rise in Canada, many wonder (and are often confused) about how long the virus can last on surfaces and in the air. In a recent report from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases published on Tuesday, scientists tried to pinpoint exactly how long the virus

If you’ve scrolled through social media lately, chances are you’ve seen friends posting about working from home amid the outbreak of the novel coronavirus pandemic. As provinces including Ontario, B.C. and Alberta have declared national emergencies, more and more workplaces are transitioning to work-from-home setups in an effort to slow the transmission of COVID-19. But

As cases of the novel coronavirus continue to rise in Canada, more Canadians are either working from home, self-isolating and generally staying home. For many, this means fewer face-to-face connections and more time being alone. For those who live with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues, being asked to stay at home can cause

Monday marks the first day of March break for many students across the country. In addition to kids having this week off, though, governments in both Ontario and Quebec announced all publicly funded schools will be shut down for two weeks after March break due to concerns around the novel coronavirus outbreak. While most kids will

Well-known gym chain GoodLife Fitness is closing all its locations across Canada effective immediately in an effort to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. “As the virus continues to spread in communities across Canada we have made the difficult but important decision to close all GoodLife Fitness Clubs across Canada, effective immediately,” said a

As the new coronavirus continues to spread across Canada, public health officials are urging Canadians to practise diligent hygiene and social distancing. That means trying to stay away from congregate settings, avoiding mass gatherings and maintaining a distance of roughly six feet from others when possible. And, in the event that you receive a COVID-19

Cultural institutions across the country are shutting their doors and calling off events because of the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving some concerned for the health of Canada’s arts scene. The wave of cancellations Friday came as several provinces pushed to limit the size of gatherings to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. The National Museums

For days a Toronto man called two public health authorities, clinics and hospitals several times to ask what to do about symptoms he believed could be the result of COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus. After hours on hold with Telehealth Ontario, the public hotline residents have been encouraged to contact if they

Giancarlo Silvestri is ready to marry his fiancée in Toronto this month.  But the couple’s late March wedding will be missing a few crucial guests — Silvestri’s best friends from northern Italy, who are now part of the 16 million people under mandatory quarantine and cannot leave the country.  “I didn’t expect a lot to

As the new coronavirus outbreak continues, you may be worried about sharing appetizers or splitting a meal at restaurants.  Companies like Tim Hortons and Starbucks stopped accepting reusable cups in an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Both franchises made the announcement last week following concerns about staff touching cups used by customers.

Reverting to Daylight Saving Time means millions of Canadians lost an hour of sleep this past weekend — and that can have a serious impact on you and your kid’s sleep schedule.  A good bedtime routine becomes imperative after a clock shift, and that applies to all members of your household, said Amanda Jewson, a