Coronavirus (COVID-19) National News

UN: Discussions underway with Russia on COVID-19 vaccine

Vaccine has so far only been tested in a few dozen people

Aug 20, 2020 9:09 AM Read more >

B.C. officials announce 236 COVID-19 cases over three days, says penalties coming

Dr. Reka Gustafson says most of those testing positive are young

Aug 17, 2020 6:01 PM Read more >

Canada-U.S. to extend border restrictions until Sept. 21

Aug 14, 2020 2:47 PM Read more >

COVID-19 surges expected and people must be vigilant: Dr. Theresa Tam

Government is planning for a "reasonable worst-case scenario.

Aug 14, 2020 11:36 AM Read more >

Safety won't be compromised for vaccine, Canada's top doctors say

Moscow vaccine appears to have been given approval before any phase three trial

Aug 11, 2020 3:15 PM Read more >

Worldwide virus cases top 20 million, doubling in six weeks

The average number of new cases per day in the U.S. is still running high at over 54,000

Aug 11, 2020 1:18 PM Read more >

Global coronavirus cases top 20M as Russia approves vaccine

Russia has reported more than 890,000 cases, the fourth-highest total in the world

Aug 11, 2020 8:35 AM Read more >

Health Canada recalling more than 50 hand sanitizers in evolving list

Canadians should consult the list regularly

Aug 5, 2020 8:50 AM Read more >

COVID-19 vaccine efforts provide hope but no silver bullet to stop pandemic: Tam

People must remain focused on strong public health measures to control the outbreak

Aug 4, 2020 11:45 AM Read more >

Can you get the coronavirus from secondhand smoke?

Aug 4, 2020 9:32 AM Read more >