COVID-19

The Canadian government has earmarked $500 million to help the provinces purchase equipment, increase testing and enhance surveillance and monitoring

The Nova Scotia Health Authority opened eight dedicated COVID-19 assessment centres across the province Tuesday, March 10, in preparation for the anticipated arrival of the novel coronavirus.

There are a few competing theories on why the outbreak in northern Italy appears to be so much worse than other countries

Ontario announced ramped-up screening while Nova Scotia outlined a two-week waiting period for any out-of-country traveller who wanted to visit a nursing home

There is not yet a scientifically validated treatment for COVID-19, but some companies have falsely claimed to sell products that mitigate, prevent, cure or diagnose it

Doctors were making comparisons to war-time triage medics deciding who lives, who dies and who gets access to the limited number of ICU beds