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A vaccine won’t immediately return life to normal
In October 2020, BBC News released a story on a report written by the Royal Society, which described a need to be “realistic” about what a vaccine’s role [...]
Indigenous Communities are more susceptible to COVID-19
A CBC news article dated August 26, 2020, stated that Indigenous communities were more susceptible to pandemics, particularly COVID-19.
COVID-19: Dexamethasone is effective in treating severe cases
On June 16, 2020, an article in the newspaper La Presse stated that "a new drug would reduce mortality related to COVID-19".
Schools have resumed in New Brunswick despite the COVID-19 pandemic
On September 8, 2020, a Global News article headlined that schools have resumed in New Brunswick despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Is it risky to jog in the context of COVID-19?
An article published in April 2020 on the Yahoo news site states that jogging presents significant risks of COVID-19 contagion.
What Are the Consequences When Political Leaders Violate COVID-19 Health Regulations?
At the end of August 2020, an article in the newspaper Le Figaro reported that Phil Hogan, the European Trade Commissioner had resigned after being accused[...]
Does Canada really want to reopen the border with the United States?
During a media scrum in late September 2020, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Canada would like to reopen the borders with the United States.
Clinical trials of a vaccine against COVID-19 were interrupted
An article by l’Agence France Presse/TVA Nouvelles dated September 10, 2020 states that clinical trials of a vaccine against COVID-19 had been suspended.
Face mask mandates most likely constitutional
An article on the group ACT! for Canada’s website claims that mandating face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic is unconstitutional.
According to the President of Tanzania, the country has "been freed from COVID-19 thanks to God"
These were the words of Tanzania's president, John Magufuli, in June 2020, before a congregation of believers in a church in Dodoma, the capital city.
A vaccine won’t immediately return life to normal
In October 2020, BBC News released a story on a report written by the Royal Society, which described a need to be “realistic” about what a vaccine’s role [...]
What Are the Consequences When Political Leaders Violate COVID-19 Health Regulations?
At the end of August 2020, an article in the newspaper Le Figaro reported that Phil Hogan, the European Trade Commissioner had resigned after being accused[...]
Indigenous Communities are more susceptible to COVID-19
A CBC news article dated August 26, 2020, stated that Indigenous communities were more susceptible to pandemics, particularly COVID-19.
Does Canada really want to reopen the border with the United States?
During a media scrum in late September 2020, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Canada would like to reopen the borders with the United States.
COVID-19: Dexamethasone is effective in treating severe cases
On June 16, 2020, an article in the newspaper La Presse stated that "a new drug would reduce mortality related to COVID-19".
Clinical trials of a vaccine against COVID-19 were interrupted
An article by l’Agence France Presse/TVA Nouvelles dated September 10, 2020 states that clinical trials of a vaccine against COVID-19 had been suspended.
Schools have resumed in New Brunswick despite the COVID-19 pandemic
On September 8, 2020, a Global News article headlined that schools have resumed in New Brunswick despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Face mask mandates most likely constitutional
An article on the group ACT! for Canada’s website claims that mandating face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic is unconstitutional.
Is it risky to jog in the context of COVID-19?
An article published in April 2020 on the Yahoo news site states that jogging presents significant risks of COVID-19 contagion.
According to the President of Tanzania, the country has "been freed from COVID-19 thanks to God"
These were the words of Tanzania's president, John Magufuli, in June 2020, before a congregation of believers in a church in Dodoma, the capital city.