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COVID-19 taking a toll in prisons, with high infection rates, CBC News analysis shows
A preliminary analysis by CBC News suggests that, despite prevention measures such as releasing thousands of low-risk offenders, infection rates are still five times higher in provincial jails and up...
In Imperial County, medical air teams work around the clock to move COVID-19 patients
The medical flight crew of Mercy Air was getting ready for bed when they got their first call of the day.
Coronavirus now spreading faster in suburbs like Orange County than in L.A. County
In a reversal, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties are now seeing higher rates of COVID-19 spread than L.A., long California's coronavirus hot spot.
U.S. sets another daily record: 77,300 new COVID-19 cases
Friday brought another record spike for the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States -- more than 77,000 additional cases, breaking the previous single-day mark by 10,000 patients.
NFL vows action after sex harassment investigation of Washington team
The NFL said Friday it will take action after the Washington team's lawyers investigate allegations of sexual harassment from 15 women who worked for the franchise and two reporters.
Coronavirus now spreading faster in suburbs like Orange County than in L.A. County
In a reversal, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties are now seeing higher rates of COVID-19 spread than L.A., long California's coronavirus hot spot.
Judge extends deadline for U.S. to release migrant children from custody
Judge Dolly Gee of the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles pushed back a deadline for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to release children form family detention facilities from Friday to...
Column: Republicans are buying guns in response to COVID-19, but they won't wear masks. What?
The partisan folly of governors refusing to order mask wearing is starting to border on the murderous.
Editorial: The White House is waging a dangerous and inexplicable war on public health
Attacking the institutions and experts who are working to keep Americans safe endangers everyone, no matter their partisan leanings.
How Montreal's health experts are dealing with the risks of daily life
Health experts in Montreal — including ER doctors, epidemiologists and infectious disease specialists — are getting haircuts again and hanging out with friends, but many say it will take a vaccine before...
WHO calls for help in fight against Ebola in DRC
As the world grapples with a deepening coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization has called for international support in its fight against a growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic...
India surpasses 1M cases; infections surge in Brazil
India on Friday became the third country to surpass the 1 million infections milestone as the coronavirus continues to exponentially spread throughout the country.
Heart attack patients under 50 can extend life by quitting smoking
If you're a smoker under 50 and you suffer a heart attack, new research suggests kicking the habit may be the best thing you can do to still be around...
U.S sets new daily infections record; Georgia governor sues Atlanta
The United States set a new single-day record for coronavirus cases, registering more than 70,000 new infections on Thursday as Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp filed a lawsuit seeking to block...
Governors urge Trump to delay change to COVID-19 data reporting
The National Governors Association called on the Trump administration to delay implementing a new measure requiring hospitals to report their coronavirus statistics to the Department of Health and Human Services.
These twins turned 16 during the pandemic. Within a month, doctors diagnosed both with cancer
Twins Mason and Sierra Malmsten, who recently celebrated their 16th birthdays in the midst of the pandemic, are now fighting a deadly disease together — but it's not COVID-19.
Quebec's health minister may close bars if there's proof they're behind rise in COVID-19 cases
Quebec has reported 142 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours — the highest daily total since late June. Health Minister Christian Dubé says he wants outbreaks analyzed to...
Research raises concerns about firearm access for people with dementia
New research looks at how caregivers address the issues of firearm safety when taking care of someone who has Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) and has access to a...
Scientists uncover SARS-CoV-2-specific T cell immunity in recovered COVID-19 and SARS patients
The T cells, along with antibodies, are an integral part of the human immune response against viral infections due to their ability to directly target and kill infected cells. A...
Vaccine additives can enhance immune flexibility -- Implications for flu and SARS-CoV-2
A vaccine additive known as an adjuvant can enhance responses to a vaccine containing the exotic avian flu virus H5N1, so that both rookie and veteran elements of the immune...
Some decontamination processes damage N95 face masks
Certain methods of decontaminating medical face masks for repeated use during the COVID-19 pandemic appear to damage the masks' integrity and protective function, according to new research.
Dangerous parasite controls host cell to spread around body
Researchers have discovered new information about how a dangerous parasite takes control of a patient's cells as it spreads throughout their body, an important finding that could help in the...
Judge extends deadline for ICE to release children from family detention facilities
Judge Dolly Gee of the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles pushed back a deadline for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to release children form family detention facilities from Friday to...
'Jeopardy' host Alex Trebek cancer update: 'My numbers are good'
"Jeopardy" host Alex Trebek released a video on Thursday updating viewers on the status of the game show and his treatment for Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
Active-duty COVID-19 case count continues upward climb
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases among active-duty military members grew by about 4,000 in the month of July -- a 60 percent increase, according to Department of Defense statistics.
Russian hackers accused of targeting coronavirus vaccine developers
Intelligence agencies from the U.S., Canada and Britain say Russian hackers are once again targeting foreign governments. But this time, they say, they're accused of trying to steal research on...
Rapid testing, contact tracing might reduce COVID-19 transmission by 80%, researchers say
Quick testing and contact tracing improves the odds of successfully limiting COVID-19 spread by reducing transmission by as much as 80% per infected person, according to a analysis...
Canada's higher COVID-19 death rate tied to better chronic disease control
More Canadians live longer with chronic disease, putting them at greater risk of dying from COVID-19, heart researchers say.