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Barack Obama calls for climate action to save island nations
Former U.S. president Barack Obama has called on the UN climate conference in Glasgow to address the risks that island nations face from rising sea levels.
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Afua Cooper speaks about the development of Dalhousie University’s Black studies curriculum
Afua Cooper, a Black studies professor at Dalhousie University, tells CBC News about the school’s pioneering Black studies minor, first introduced in 2016 and now expanded into a major.
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Tam talks about NACI's recommendation on mixing COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's chief public health officer, talks about NACI's decision to recommend mixing COVID-19 vaccines between first and second shots.
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Vaccine hesitant? Get answers to your most-asked questions
Wondering about severe side effects or if COVID-19 vaccines considered experimental? Dr. Cora Constantinescu, a pediatric infectious disease specialist with the Vaccine Hesitancy Clinic at Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary, breaks...
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Long slog ahead to find origins of novel coronavirus, says WHO
The World Health Organization team working to uncover the origins of the coronavirus says there is still a formidable amount of work to be done.
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COVID-19: How vulnerable are kids to variants?
Two infectious disease specialists discuss whether children are more vulnerable to COVID-19 variants and whether teachers should be given higher priority when it comes to vaccinations.
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B.C. extends wait time between vaccines doses
( - image credit) In response to B.C. extending the gap between first and second doses, Canada's Chief Science Advisor says "partial immunity is something that people need to be very wary of. And it's probably best to just vaccinate as...
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Fortin, Sharma on syringes that will extract six doses from one Pfizer vaccine vial
Major General Dany Fortin and Dr. Supriya Sharma, chief medical adviser at Health Canada, respond to the CBC's Hannah Thibedeau's question about extracting six doses out of a Pfizer vial.
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U.K. COVID-19 variant could be deadlier
The COVID-19 variant first discovered in the U.K. may not just be more contagious, but possibly deadlier as well.
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WHO says new U.K. studies confirm variant of COVID-19 more transmissible
The World Health Organization says a third round of U.K. studies related to a variant of the coronavirus in Britain confirms it is more transmissible and also that infected people have a higher viral load than with the original virus.
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Rush for top COVID-19 vaccines leaves poorer nations exposed
UK, US, EU and Japan pre-order just over half of available doses, leaving Africa, Asia and other countries unprotected.
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COVID-19 vaccine: Hopes Pfizer drug could be in use by year-end
Wealthy nations representing just 13 percent of the world's population have already pre-ordered 51 percent of the production of the leading COVID-19 vaccine candidates.
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Moderna GM pleased with Health Canada's approval of COVID-19 vaccine
The CBC's Rosemary Barton chats with Patricia Gauthier on details about when the first vaccines will arrive and timelines for future shipments.
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International college students may be forced to leave US
ICE announces that visas will be withdrawn from international students if all their classes are held online.
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NBA Purchases Oura Smart Rings Ahead of Tip Off
Oura CEO, Harpreet Singh, talks development of a wearable ring that detects symptoms of COVID-19 and the partnership with the NBA as the league heads to Orlando to restart its season.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci says approach to handling COVID-19 similar to other emerging infections
Appearing before a congressional panel, Dr. Anthony Fauci said he's 'cautiously optimistic' a COVID-19 vaccine will be available by the end of the year, or in early 2021.
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COVID-19: Can you stop social distancing if you’ve recovered?
An infectious disease specialist answers viewer questions about the COVID-19 pandemic, including whether someone who has recovered from COVID-19 can stop physical distancing.
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Moderna Begins Coronavirus Vaccine Trials
Moderna announces the first rounds of its coronavirus vaccine have been given to patients. They will receive another round of treatment in 28 days and will be monitored for a year.
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WHO suspends clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19
WHO suspends clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19
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Trump's surprise revelation
The CBC's Katie Simpson talks to Power and Politics host Vassy Kapelos about Donald Trump's revelation that he has been taking an unproven drug treatment to prevent COVID-19, despite warnings about the drug from health officials and his...
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It's not just if schools should open, it's how they open, WHO says
The World Health Organization says there are many things to consider when deciding whether or not to open schools, including the intensity of coronavirus transmission in the community.
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WHO backtracks on claim that COVID-19 asymptomatic spread is 'very rare'
A top official with the World Health Organization has walked back statements that the spread of COVID-19 from asymptomatic people is "very rare," amid backlash from experts citing a lack of data. Power & Politics speaks to doctors Zain...
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Tam questioned about Australian study showing low COVID transmissions in school age kids
Dr Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer spoke to reporters on Friday
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Food allergies: New findings on gut bacteria link in babies
Al Jazeera examines the link between a child's immune system and the bacteria in their mother's stomach.