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Advice regarding wearing non-medical masks has changed, while advice such as practising physical distancing, washing hands, staying home when you're sick has stayed the same

Mathematical models can help figure out class sizes and configurations to minimize disruptions and school closures

COVID-19 precautions mean opportunities to greet the big man in person are dwindling this year

The Ontario Public Service Employees Union, which has personal support workers among its members, said more qualified personal support workers are urgently needed.

Dr. Theresa Tam says when false information is spread, either intentionally or not, it does not help public health officials ensure the public has the information they need to make the right choices

The Calgary-based company said it will begin to contact eligible passengers on Nov. 2, starting with those whose flights were cancelled at the onset of the pandemic last spring

The test program is expected to start next year at select Toronto restaurants

Bill designed to 'protect front-line workers and small businesses who are following public health rules,' won't prevent lawsuits for 'gross negligence,' government says

At the onset of the pandemic, nearly 100 countries enacted temporary restrictions or bans on the export of medical products

The deal comes less than two weeks before a presidential election where the opioid epidemic has taken a political back seat to the coronavirus pandemic and other issues