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'Info ambassadors' comb Montreal neighbourhood to address COVID-19 misinformation

In the Montreal neighbourhood of Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, a group of concerned citizens have begun handing out fliers to address the misinformation of COVID-19 and help people dealing with the social issues of the area.

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Doctor puts on six face masks in video to debunk idea that they lower oxygen levels

A doctor in Ireland has made a video showing him put on six face masks to debunk the notion that wearing one can lower a person’s oxygen levels.
'Perverse logic': Don't compare the flu to COVID-19

Experts say COVID-19 should not be compared to seasonal influenza, citing intervention measures, differences in death tallying and simple logic.

Doctor debunks claims that wearing a face mask is more harmful than COVID-19

A Canadian physician is debunking unfounded claims that wearing a face mask is more harmful than contracting COVID-19, and says face coverings are safe to wear.

'Plandemic' video full of false conspiracy theories

A documentary-style video called 'Plandemic' has been removed by social media platforms after peddling potentially dangerous conspiracy theories about the coronavirus pandemic.

Elevators are moving touchless, mobile and sideways

Touchless, mobile and highly automated: What were seen as tech gadgets just six months ago are now seen as crucial to reassuring the public that riding elevators is safe. Read the feature on CTVNews.ca.
Casinos betting on temperature checks, chip cleaners

Casinos are built for escapism, but there is no escaping COVID-19, so that means masks, temperature checks, fewer games to play and constant reminders to physically distance as more gaming operations open across the country.

Empty rows and musicians behind shields could be the future of live music

Live music has been among the biggest casualties of COVID-19 and whether it’s bar bands or symphony orchestras, concerts will look and feel a whole lot different.

What summer camp looks like without campers

As summer holidays officially begin in many parts of the country, about 1,000 overnight summer camps in Canada will be quiet this year, their cabins empty, dining halls silent and sports fields unused.

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Tracking every case of COVID-19 in Canada

Visit CTVNews.ca for an interactive record of the COVID-19 outbreak in Canada.
Compare Canada to other nations' curves

With more than 14 million cases and counting, COVID-19 has hit every continent except Antarctica. Visit CTVNews.ca for an interactive look at the COVID-19 outbreak in key countries.
Can you contract COVID-19 passing others on the sidewalk? Answers to that and other questions

Wondering who should be tested for COVID-19 or if patients can contract the disease twice? Doctors answer some of the most frequently asked questions on CTVNews.ca.
Expert says studies on risk of virus transmission through surfaces don't reflect real world

Experts say that catching the virus by touching an infected surface and then touching your face is 'not impossible,' but not as big a risk as studies on the lifespan of the virus may have suggested.