Four weeks into India's now extended 40-day COVID-19 lockdown, the public health benefits of locking down 1.38 billion people remain unclear. Cases and deaths continue to rise as the total shutdown of the country devastates its large population of day labourers and migrant workers.
A handful of Eastern Orthodox priests held mass for the Christian holiday of Easter on Sunday in an empty Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem due to restrictions in place to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Four weeks into India's now extended 40-day COVID-19 lockdown, the public health benefits of locking down 1.38 billion people remain unclear. Cases and deaths continue to rise as the total shutdown of the country devastates its large population of day labourers and migrant workers.
They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, and it turns out that’s true not only in matters of the heart but of the bottom as well. To paraphrase the rock band REM: It’s the end of the roll as we know it. But who feels fine?
With a barrel of Canadian oil now going for the same price as a cup of coffee, some renewable energy experts say it’s time for a different approach to the energy sector in Canada.
Hero today, goat tomorrow? History shows support for a politician's handling of a crisis doesn't always translate into electoral success.
Health authorities must affirm ethical and human rights obligations to persons with disabilities for situations where medical equipment becomes scarce, write Roxanne Mykitiuk and Trudo Lemmens.
When Prince William opened a hospital to care for COVID-19 patients via video link, the novel way of doing what is otherwise a regular royal duty may also have been a harbinger for members of the Royal Family as they contemplate how to carry out their roles in the future.
Before the pandemic hit, the idea of a universal basic income was fringe policy in much of the developed world. But now that the economy is on life support and Canadians are being paid to stay away from work, the idea is looking more like common sense to many.
Even with the country in lockdown, a number of Canadian entrepreneurs are plunging ahead with new ventures. Here's just a few of those who are giving it a shot.
The COVID-19 pandemic might be forcing physical distancing, but dating apps are seeing a significant increase in users seeking emotional connection.
Understanding emotion and sentiment as society responds to the COVID-19 virus is the key to stopping the spread of false information, experts say.
