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Keep mental health top of mind

Keep mental health top of mind

Talking to family and friends, exercise, sleep, diet key to surviving home work
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Pandemic experts put 'least weight' on recovery stats, look to hospitalizations

Pandemic experts put 'least weight' on recovery stats, look to hospitalizations

VICTORIA — Scientists who track the growth of pandemics say some figures provided by public health officials tell more about the spread of the novel coronavirus than others.
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Ottawa inks deal for 30,000 made-in-Canada ventilators

Ottawa inks deal for 30,000 made-in-Canada ventilators

Agreement comes amid concerns over Canada's domestic supply of medical equipment
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3M makes deal with White House, says Canada will continue to receive N95 masks

3M makes deal with White House, says Canada will continue to receive N95 masks

Some masks will be coming from the company's manufacturing facilities in China
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Canadians can still expect weeks or months of distancing measures, Trudeau says

Canadians can still expect weeks or months of distancing measures, Trudeau says

PM will continue to work from home as much as possible
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Advocates warn of 'disaster' if more protections not given to migrant workers

Advocates warn of 'disaster' if more protections not given to migrant workers

VANCOUVER — The federal and provincial governments are facing a "potential disaster" if more protections and social-distancing guidelines aren't extended to migrant agricultural workers, advocates say.
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Non-medical masks can keep people with COVID-19 from spreading it

Non-medical masks can keep people with COVID-19 from spreading it

Canada's top public-health doctor changes her advice
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Canada, U.S. in ‘productive’ talks amid medical-supplies row: Trudeau

Canada, U.S. in ‘productive’ talks amid medical-supplies row: Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says delivery of medical supplies a 'two-way street'
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B.C. Ferries to screen passengers for COVID-19 as new regulations announced

B.C. Ferries to screen passengers for COVID-19 as new regulations announced

B.C. Ferries will start screening passengers for COVID-19 symptoms or recent international travel before allowing people to board.
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Got COVID-19 symptoms? Avoid snuggling with pets, experts advise

Got COVID-19 symptoms? Avoid snuggling with pets, experts advise

Canadians who are sick with COVID-19 or suspect they have the virus are being warned to be careful around their pets and other animals. "COVID-19 virus infections have become widely distributed in the human population.
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