Health

U.S. approves limited use of chloroquine in COVID-19 fight, but caution still urged

Following anecdotal evidence from doctors around the world about benefits and some very high-level praise, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a limited emergency-use authorization for chloroquine and hydroxycholoquine for doctors treating patients who have run out of other options. 17

Human testing for Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccine this fall

Johnson and Johnson says it had selected a lead candidate vaccine for the new coronavirus that would move to human trials by September and could be ready for emergency use by early next year.
Federal judges in 3 U.S. states block orders limiting abortion access over COVID-19

Federal judges in Alabama, Ohio and Texas have blocked orders banning nonessential medical procedures from limiting abortion access during the coronavirus outbreak, a win for abortion rights activists as the fight over abortion rights intersects with the worsening pandemic.
Understanding COVID-19 data: Should we be comparing countries?

With the influx of data on COVID-19 coming from over dozens of affected countries around the world, experts underscore the importance of context when looking at the numbers. Visit CTVNews.ca for an interactive look at the COVID-19 situation in countries around the world and how to understand the data.