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Trudeau says border closures, mandatory screening up for discussion

Trudeau says border closures, mandatory screening up for discussion

OTTAWA — The federal government will discuss whether stricter border measures must be implemented to halt the spread of COVID-19 in Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Sunday.
The good and bad consequences of school closures amid a disease outbreak

The good and bad consequences of school closures amid a disease outbreak

Canadians were also told to halt any non-essential travel out of the country.
Death in B.C. care home believed to be first COVID-19 fatality in Canada

Death in B.C. care home believed to be first COVID-19 fatality in Canada

Canada reported its first COVID-19 death on Monday after a man died at a long-term care home in North Vancouver as the federal government asked provincial and territorial leaders to share their state of readiness to deal with the new coronavirus. Dr.
Air Canada waives fees on rebookings up to 24 hours before travel due to virus

Air Canada waives fees on rebookings up to 24 hours before travel due to virus

This allows for a one-time change for tickets bought before March 4 for travel before April 30
Coronavirus fallout: Handwashing jumps in Canada, new poll indicates

Coronavirus fallout: Handwashing jumps in Canada, new poll indicates

According to the poll, 42 per cent of Canadians view the risk as 'real and serious'
What AI can and cannot predict about disease outbreak

What AI can and cannot predict about disease outbreak

While researchers are continuously creating new AI algorithms, issues like understanding what’s going on inside the models, minimizing false positives and identifying and avoiding ethical issues are not well understood and require more research
Trump's ban on travel from Europe poses questions for Canada-U.S. border

Trump's ban on travel from Europe poses questions for Canada-U.S. border

Trump's ban on travel from Europe poses questions for Canada-U.S. border
Most coronavirus patients recover, still anxiety, fear loom

Most coronavirus patients recover, still anxiety, fear loom

WHO says even the most vulnerable patients can fight their way through the disease
Cough, kiss, touch: How the new coronavirus can (and can’t) spread

Cough, kiss, touch: How the new coronavirus can (and can’t) spread

Worried about catching the new coronavirus ? It’s a concern many people share, though experts say there are some simple things you can do to reduce your risk.
Trudeau promises $1B for COVID-19 research, support workers forced to isolate

Trudeau promises $1B for COVID-19 research, support workers forced to isolate

So far, Canada has 94 confirmed cases of coronavirus