Ontario and British Columbia have both released their projections about what the pandemic will bring. But, like a weather forecast, they are ever-shifting predictions.
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Russian Doctor Detained After Challenging Virus Figures
The police held overnight an outspoken Russian doctor, Anastasia Vasilieva, who was trying to deliver masks to an impoverished rural town.
How Australians Seek Connection in Isolation
From virtual birthday parties to distanced neighborhood listening sessions, people are finding new ways to be together while alone.
Coronavirus vs Flu vs Allergies: Which One is It?
Seasonal allergy symptoms differ from those caused by viral infections like influenza or the coronavirus.
F.D.A. Approves First Coronavirus Antibody Test in U.S.
Such a test may help scientists learn how widespread the infection is, and how long people remain immune after recovering.
Malaria Drug Helps Virus Patients Improve, in Small Study
A group of moderately ill people were given hydroxychloroquine, which appeared to ease their symptoms quickly, but more research is needed.
To Enforce Coronavirus Rules, U.K. Police Use Drones, Shaming and Easter Egg Bans
The actions have stirred a debate about the powers of the authorities and the limits of individual liberty.
‘We Are in a Cage:’ Spanish Town Lives Under a Lockdown Within a Lockdown
A town near Barcelona has withdrawn into itself to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Dozens have died at an overstretched hospital, and the cost of confinement goes far beyond illness.
Why Asia’s New Wave of Virus Cases Should Worry the World
After a surge in cases tied to international travelers, China, Hong Kong, Singapore and other places that seemed to have the epidemic under control have imposed stricter measures.
‘Health Care Kamikazes’: How Spain’s Workers Are Battling Coronavirus, Unprotected
Over 12,000 health care workers have contracted Covid-19 in Spain amid grave shortages in personal protective equipment. Nurses and doctors showed us how they make their own gowns, masks and shields.