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Trudeau to address the nation on COVID-19 fight Wednesday evening
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Trudeau to address the nation on COVID-19 fight Wednesday evening

News/Politics: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will address the nation tomorrow evening after the speech from the throne lays out the government's plan to deal with the pandemic and the economic recovery.
Coffee may help colon cancer patients’ longevity, study finds
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Coffee may help colon cancer patients’ longevity, study finds

In addition to possibly helping to protect the liver, coffee could also aide in colon cancer patients’ longevity, according to a new study. 
Maine officials ramp up coronavirus-related business citations in 'super-spreader' wedding aftermath
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Maine officials ramp up coronavirus-related business citations in 'super-spreader' wedding aftermath

Authorities in Maine have issued over a dozen citations to businesses in noncompliance with coronavirus guidelines since late August, marking a rush from just two since the pandemic began, according to a news outlet.
Canada nails down 5th deal for potential COVID-19 vaccine
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Canada nails down 5th deal for potential COVID-19 vaccine

News/Health: Canada has committed $1 billion to buy at least 154 million doses of vaccines from five different companies, and most of that money will not be refunded even if the vaccines never get approved.
CDC discourages traditional trick-or-treating, costume masks, indoor parties amid coronavirus pandemic
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CDC discourages traditional trick-or-treating, costume masks, indoor parties amid coronavirus pandemic

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is discouraging Americans from participating in traditional trick-or-treating and indoor costume parties this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Researchers hypothesize coronavirus immunity from dengue exposure
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Researchers hypothesize coronavirus immunity from dengue exposure

A new study suggests a mosquito-borne illness called dengue may afford some immunity against coronavirus.
Woman, 102, beats coronavirus after surviving cancer, 1918 flu pandemic
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Woman, 102, beats coronavirus after surviving cancer, 1918 flu pandemic

The novel coronavirus was apparently no match for a 102-year-old woman in New Hampshire.
US coronavirus death toll tops 200K as officials quarrel over vaccine timeline
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US coronavirus death toll tops 200K as officials quarrel over vaccine timeline

The grim milestone comes as a number of regions look to loosen restrictions on social distancing rules.
Health officials to release new COVID-19 forecast as infections rise across country
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Health officials to release new COVID-19 forecast as infections rise across country

News/Politics: Federal health officials will present new modelling today that outlines best- and worst-case scenarios for how COVID-19 cases could rise and fall across Canada.
Coronavirus live updates: Get the latest developments here
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Coronavirus live updates: Get the latest developments here

Fox News provides live updates on the worldwide novel coronavirus pandemic.
U.K. PM Boris Johnson reimposes restrictions as COVID cases surge
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U.K. PM Boris Johnson reimposes restrictions as COVID cases surge

News/World: U.K. prime minister said the nation was at a "perilous turning point" in its fight against the novel coronavirus.
Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Tuesday
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Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Tuesday

News/Canada: Concerns are being raised that not enough is being done to protect Canada's most vulnerable population as cases of COVID-19 resurface inside long-term care facilities. Here's a look at what's happening with the coronavirus in Canada and around the world. 
Sacrifices vs. safety: Why some families are keeping their kids home from school
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Sacrifices vs. safety: Why some families are keeping their kids home from school

News/Canada/Toronto: Decision involves factors ranging from who might be put at risk at home, to how to get students to class on time.
Problems in Ontario long-term care homes need fixing now, PSWs and unions tell province
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Problems in Ontario long-term care homes need fixing now, PSWs and unions tell province

News/Canada/Toronto: Personal support workers and their unions are calling on the province to fix problems in long-term care homes now before an expected resurgence of COVID-19 cases this fall.
Coronavirus pandemic won't have a 'fairy tale ending' even with a vaccine, ex-CDC director warns
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Coronavirus pandemic won't have a 'fairy tale ending' even with a vaccine, ex-CDC director warns

The coronavirus is still out there "and any time we are not careful, it can come back to bite us," former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden warned Monday on "Your World".
Manufacturer recalling 'subpotent' thyroid tablets, adverse effects reported, FDA says
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Manufacturer recalling 'subpotent' thyroid tablets, adverse effects reported, FDA says

A manufacturer is recalling thyroid tablets found to be subpotent and with adverse effects, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Japanese woman, 117, becomes country's oldest living person
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Japanese woman, 117, becomes country's oldest living person

On Saturday, Kane Tanaka marked 117 years and 261 days alive, surpassing the age of the previous record holder by one day.
Japenese woman, 117, becomes country's oldest living person
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Japenese woman, 117, becomes country's oldest living person

On Saturday, Kane Tanaka marked 117 years and 261 days alive, surpassing the age of the previous record holder by one day.
Coronavirus claims life of 28-year-old doctor, family says
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Coronavirus claims life of 28-year-old doctor, family says

The coronavirus has claimed the life of a young doctor, her family said. 
CDC removes warning on airborne spread of COVID-19
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CDC removes warning on airborne spread of COVID-19

News/Health: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Monday it had posted guidance on possible transmission of the new coronavirus through airborne particles in error and it will be updating its recommendations.