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COVID-19: We won't know if isolation is working for weeks, months, top doc says

COVID-19: We won't know if isolation is working for weeks, months, top doc says

Tam called today for Canadians not to flatten the curve, but to plank it
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Air Canada lays off more than 5,000 flight attendants amid COVID-19 pandemic

Air Canada lays off more than 5,000 flight attendants amid COVID-19 pandemic

Air Canada said the layoffs are temporary and employees will return to active duty when the airline is able to ramp up its flight capacity
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No concrete evidence ibuprofen makes COVID-19 worse: health experts

No concrete evidence ibuprofen makes COVID-19 worse: health experts

Canadian health officials say it would be difficult to put questions about ibuprofen to rest
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COVID-19 confirmed cause of death in Barrie case

COVID-19 confirmed cause of death in Barrie case

The man died March 11, and a post-mortem test confirmed COVID-19 on March 17. Today a coroner's report confirmed the virus was the cause of death
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'Moonshiner' switches production to hand sanitizer amid COVID-19 pandemic (3 photos)

'Moonshiner' switches production to hand sanitizer amid COVID-19 pandemic (3 photos)

Dixon's Distilled Spirits normally makes vodka and gin
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COVID-19: Beer Store reducing hours until March 31

COVID-19: Beer Store reducing hours until March 31

Stores will also be halting recycling program for the rest of the month
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau provides COVID-19 update

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau provides COVID-19 update

Will be updated
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At least 77 Canadians on board cruise ship with COVID-19 cases: Global Affairs

At least 77 Canadians on board cruise ship with COVID-19 cases: Global Affairs

OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says at least 77 Canadians are on a trans-Atlantic cruise ship that has several COVID-19 cases among its passengers.
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Health Canada acts to boost supply of hand sanitizer, disinfectants, swabs, masks

Health Canada acts to boost supply of hand sanitizer, disinfectants, swabs, masks

There is 'unprecedented demand'
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Canadian Tire Corporation announces closures, hour reductions due to COVID-19

Canadian Tire Corporation announces closures, hour reductions due to COVID-19

The temporary closure affects a number of retail outlets, including SportChek and Atmosphere. Canadian Tire stores will remain open but at reduced hours
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