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Canada prepared to face coronavirus thanks to lessons learned from SARS: experts

Despite growing concerns comparing the new coronavirus outbreak to the 2003 SARS epidemic, experts say the Canadian health care system is well equipped to handle potential coronavirus cases thanks to lessons learned from SARS. 9

California could list common pain killer as carcinogen

A fight is coming to California over whether to list acetaminophen, one of the world's most common over-the-counter drugs, as a carcinogen.
Coronavirus claims sixth victim as anxiety rises in China, overseas

Face masks sold out and officials at airports and train stations checked passengers for fevers as China on Tuesday sought to control the outbreak of a new virus that has reached four other countries and territories and threatens to spread further during the Lunar New Year travel rush.
What is a coronavirus? What you should know about the new illness infecting hundreds

China has confirmed more than 200 cases of a new coronavirus, and five other cases have been reported in South Korea, Japan and Thailand. Three weeks after the virus was first reported, much about its origin and spread remains unknown.

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