Coronavirus (COVID-19) National News

Researchers say the pandemic has had a profound effect on the mental health of children

While the development of new molecules is slower and slower, the acquisition of resistance by bacteria is becoming increasingly rapid

The four cases of the South African variant that were confirmed in B.C. and the one case reported in Ontario's Peel Region have no known link to international travel, raising fears of community spread

According to an online survey, eighty-six per cent of respondents agree with stricter measures to most sun destinations, required quarantining at passenger's expense upon arrival in Canada

SARS-CoV-2 has been mutating as it spreads, generating slight differences in its genome

‘It can be difficult for them to protect themselves when they have to choose between a potential interaction or not being able to eat,’ says harm reduction co-ordinator

The province's chief medical officer says the case was found in Peel Region and the local public health unit is investigating

'We need domestic vaccine production capacity in the country for the next pandemic, and also for this pandemic,' Dr. Alan Bernstein says, adding that the pandemic should be viewed as a 'wake-up call for Canada'

Even though daily cases are trending down, Tam says it's 'still too soon to lift lockdowns and ease other protective measures if the country hopes to bring the pandemic under control'

Federal government facing strong criticism as it struggles to ensure there are enough doses to go around