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Coronavirus vaccine test opens as U.S. volunteer gets 1st shot

SEATTLE — U.S. researchers gave the first shot to the first person in a test of an experimental coronavirus vaccine Monday -- leading off a worldwide hunt for protection even as the pandemic surges.

Mar 16, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >

Daily life near a standstill as nations try to halt pandemic

In a sign of how much the pandemic has grown, China now accounts for less than half of the world's 168,000 cases, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

Mar 16, 2020 8:32 AM Read more >

Our window to flatten the COVID-19 curve is narrow, says Dr. Theresa Tam

"We all need to act now. COVID-19 is a serious public health threat."

Mar 15, 2020 8:58 PM Read more >

Paris without its cafes? Virus shutdown hits France's core

Mar 15, 2020 5:38 PM Read more >

Flames change plans, announce assistance program for employees

Mar 15, 2020 5:00 PM Read more >

Okotoks residents helping their neighbours during COVID-19

Mar 15, 2020 4:24 PM Read more >

Trudeau says border closures, mandatory screening up for discussion

Mar 15, 2020 1:12 PM Read more >

The latest numbers of COVID-19 cases in Canada as of March 15, 2020

Mar 15, 2020 1:03 PM Read more >

How it spreads, infects: Coronavirus impact comes into focus

Mar 15, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >

Wife of Spain’s prime minister tests positive for virus

Mar 14, 2020 9:14 PM Read more >