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How can I tell the difference between the flu and COVID-19?

How can I tell the difference between the flu and COVID-19? It’s impossible to tell without a test. Influenza and COVID-19 have such similar symptoms, you may need to get tested to know what's making you miserable.

Sep 24, 2020 10:45 AM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sept. 17

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 3:43 p.m. EDT on Sept. 17, 2020: There are 140,556 confirmed cases in Canada.

Sep 17, 2020 3:45 PM Read more >

Updated: COVID-19 outbreaks at three Alberta schools

"There is no evidence of transmission within the school in any of these outbreaks," says Hinshaw

Sep 10, 2020 8:46 AM Read more >

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine study paused after one illness

Sep 8, 2020 6:57 PM Read more >

Doctors studying why obesity may be tied to serious COVID-19

Sep 8, 2020 8:30 AM Read more >

COVID-19 case confirmed at Canmore school

Letter sent to Lawrence Grassi Middle School parents and staff

Sep 7, 2020 8:00 PM Read more >

Tam urges caution as daily cases of COVID-19 rise 25 per cent in last week

As we enter the fall, Canadians will need to be even more vigilant."

Sep 7, 2020 11:30 AM Read more >

COVID-19 case confirmed at St. Albert daycare

Families and staff at Leo Nickerson Elementary School and the out-of-school daycare program have been notified

Sep 7, 2020 7:30 AM Read more >

Record amount of flu vaccine ordered: Alberta Health spokesman

Orders up in Canada as simultaneous COVID and flu infections feared

Sep 6, 2020 11:30 AM Read more >

Puppy scams on the rise

Someone in Calgary lost $2,225 to fake breeder who asked the person to pay with Walmart gift cards

Sep 5, 2020 3:22 PM Read more >