Coronavirus turns Easter, Passover and Ramadan into long-distance occasions
Religious leaders are finding creative ways to perform services and comfort congregants. But without the human touch, holy days just aren’t the same.
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Canada’s coronavirus modelling: Even the most optimistic outcome will see thousands die
’We cannot prevent every death,’ Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, said. ’But we must prevent every death we can.’
Coronavirus won’t hit Alberta as hard as others. But its economic wallop will be brutal.
Data modelling suggests the province is comparatively well-equipped for the onslaught of COVID-19. For the aftermath, there’s no good scenario.
Alberta’s coronavirus projections: Radically ramping up ICU capacity
The province wants to more than double the number of ICU beds available for COVID-19 patients in one week, and have 1,100 by the end of the month
The folly of hope during the COVID-19 pandemic
Shannon Gormley: We hoped for the best and did not prepare for the worst. We have new hopes now. We hope to be saved—but what will we sacrifice to get there?
Everything you need to know about grocery shopping during COVID-19
Do you need to disinfect your purchases? And more questions answered.
Why that about-face on wearing masks is a problem
Jen Gerson: The feds’ new advice was one in a series of backtracks, and public trust is the ballgame here
Taking confession in a time of coronavirus—one driver at a time
The sacrament of penitence isn’t easy at the best of times, but priests across the country are finding ways to provide it
Fear and exhaustion: Working as a PSW in long-term care during the coronavirus
’To all of a sudden have to try and save everybody—or at least feel like you do—it’s a lot on your shoulders. Not everybody can do that.’
Quebec’s coronavirus projections—a tough road ahead
The new numbers, including a worst-case death toll scenario, are sobering. But unlike Ontario, the province opted not to project beyond April 30.