Source: Emerald Bensadoun, globalnews.ca, October 13 2020 Coronavirus can survive for up to 28 days on common surfaces such as glass, stainless steel and banknotes, an Australian government research agency has found. The study said the items — chosen for their prevalence in public areas, such as hospital rooms and public transport, as well as… Continue reading COVID Can Survive up to 28 Days on Some Surfaces
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WestJet Excludes Sask. Residents From New COVID Insurance
Source: Cally Stephanow, regina.ctvnews.ca, September 15, 2020 Saskatchewan residents are the only Canadians who do not qualify for WestJet’s new, no-fee COVID-19 related travel insurance. REGINA — WestJet is now offering a new, no-fee COVID-19 related travel insurance for its guests, but Saskatchewan residents are the only Canadians who do not qualify. The airline posted… Continue reading WestJet Excludes Sask. Residents From New COVID Insurance
WestJet Cancels Flight Due to Passengers Refusing to Comply With Mask Policy
Source: Ryan White, ctvnews.ca, September 09, 2020 WestJet has recently launched a zero-tolerance mask adherence policy. CALGARY — Officials with WestJet confirm a red-eye flight from Calgary to Toronto was cancelled early Tuesday morning after guests flying on employee travel passes refused to comply with the airline’s mask rules. But the father of the child… Continue reading WestJet Cancels Flight Due to Passengers Refusing to Comply With Mask Policy
Canada’s Daily COVID Cases Rise 25% Over Last Week
Source: Staff The Canadian Press, globalnews.ca, September 08, 2020 In the last week, 3,955 people tested positive across Canada. Canada’s chief public health doctor says a slow but steady increase in the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 is a cause for concern. Dr. Theresa Tam said on Monday the average daily number of… Continue reading Canada’s Daily COVID Cases Rise 25% Over Last Week
Effects of COVID-19 on Animals
There is no evidence to date that domestic livestock and most pets can be infected with or transmit COVID-19; however, this has also not been ruled out. There have been recent reports that cats and ferrets may be susceptible to infection, as well as limited reports of cats with mild clinical signs, but there is… Continue reading Effects of COVID-19 on Animals
Has COVID-19 Made This a Good Time to Buy a House?
Source: Erica Alini, globalnews.ca, May 19, 2020 The short answer is: it’s complicated Many prospective homebuyers in Canada’s priciest markets are wondering whether the economic crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic comes with a silver lining for them. Will this, perhaps, be their chance to finally step on the property ladder? Read full article here…… Continue reading Has COVID-19 Made This a Good Time to Buy a House?
Rare Kawasaki-Like Disease Affecting Children
Source: bbc.com, May 14, 2020 The syndrome is very rare, but could possibly be something related to the build up of antibodies after having the coronavirus infection. Scores of UK and US children have been affected by a rare inflammatory disease linked to coronavirus. In a tiny number of children it can cause serious complications,… Continue reading Rare Kawasaki-Like Disease Affecting Children
Americans Are Saving Like It’s the ’80s
Source: Matt Egan, saskatoon.ctvnews.ca, May 13, 2020 Fear of job loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many are drastically scaling back their credit card debt, the most expensive form of typical borrowing. Americans are slashing their spending, hoarding cash and shrinking their credit card debt as they fear their jobs could disappear during the coronavirus… Continue reading Americans Are Saving Like It’s the ’80s
Fears of a COVID-19 Second Wave Hold Loonie in Place
Source: MarketsFarm, Producer.com, May 13, 2020 Thanks to the production cuts announced by Saudi Arabia on Monday, benchmark crude oil prices were steady to higher on Tuesday. WINNIPEG, (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar steady on Tuesday, bolstered by moderate gains in North American crude oil prices. However, fears of a second wave of cases in… Continue reading Fears of a COVID-19 Second Wave Hold Loonie in Place
Wuhan Wants to Test 11 Million Residents for COVID-19
Source: bbc.com, May 12, 2020 The testing plan comes after six new cases emerged over the weekend. The Chinese city of Wuhan is drawing up plans to test its entire population of 11 million people for Covid-19, state media report. The plan appears to be in its early stages, with all districts in Wuhan told… Continue reading Wuhan Wants to Test 11 Million Residents for COVID-19