In New York, the number of patients coming to the ER with COVID-19 symptoms has dropped and there is hope that the worst is behind us. As we look to the future, many of my colleagues on the frontline are eager to know if they have antibodies.

With the U.S. death toll from the coronavirus mounting, President Trump on Monday took aim at MSNBC's Joe Scarborough. The cable news host responded by telling Trump to let Vice President Mike Pence “run things for the next couple of weeks.”

Trump said that the death toll would be lower than projected due to mitigation despite states beginning to reopen even though they're falling short of suggested federal guidelines.

From 1918 to 1920, the Spanish flu pandemic killed hundreds of thousands of Americans and millions worldwide. Yet the U.S. emerged with a roaring economy in what became known as the Roaring ’20s. What lessons can we take away from that crisis 100 years ago?

Asked whether they plan to get vaccinated against COVID-19 if and when a vaccine arrives, a majority of Americans say yes. But a significant minority say they won’t get vaccinated or they’re not sure. And that, more than anything else, is what the Yahoo News/YouGov poll found — that Americans are afraid.

As major sporting events around the world continue to be postponed or cancelled in the midst of the pandemic, the tentacles of COVID-19 are now starting to stretch into next year's curling season in Canada.

The veteran of 695 NHL games said: "I guess I'm not invincible, just got diagnosed with Covid, since I'm asthmatic, not the best news, will fight it off!''

When the season opened on April 11 after a three-week delay, only players, team personnel and cheerleaders were allowed in the stadium.

In the long run, it could protect us from future COVID-19 outbreaks. To get there, we need an effective vaccine.

Antibodies should indicate if someone has had an infection in the past. But the promise of “immunity testing” is plagued by uncertainty about how the immune system responds to the coronavirus, as well as concerns about the tests’ accuracy.

As we try to reengage with a changed world, a slew of fresh obstacles will force us to adapt our old habits and create new ones.

Starting Monday, “park ambassadors” will be stationed at Ottawa’s busiest parks to provide information about what's permitted under pandemic rules.

Ottawa police received a call that a residence on St. Catherine near Percy Street had been shot at on March 26. No one was injured.

To mark our 175th anniversary year, we feature a different front page each week from past editions of the Ottawa Citizen.

The province is reporting 346 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 19,944. There were 59 more deaths reported, for a total of 1,599. Of those, 775 involved residents in the troubled long-term care system. There are now 237 outbreaks in the province’s care facilities, increase of three. After […]

On Thursday night, popular video game Fortnite hosted rapper Travis Scott as part of the Astronomical musical experience.

Exclusive: Data suggests that sick may be avoiding hospital because of coronavirus fears

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About 8,000 more people have died in their own homes since the start of the coronavirus pandemic than in normal times, a Guardian analysis has found, as concerns grow over the number avoiding going to hospital.

Of that total, 80% died of conditions unrelated to Covid-19, according to their death certificates. Doctors’ leaders have warned that fears and deprioritisation of non-coronavirus patients are taking a deadly toll.

Vietnam Airlines pilot one of only two serious cases in country with mass testing regime

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A 43-year-old British man may undergo a lung transplant in Vietnam, where he is critically ill with Covid-19.

The man, a Vietnam Airlines pilot, developed a fever and cough on 17 March, and was later admitted to Ho Chi Minh City Hospital for Tropical Diseases.

The Guardian’s data journalists in the UK, US and Australia explain how they have shone a light on the statistical narrative behind the pandemic, and what they have helped to reveal

A U of S researcher says there is no evidence that COVID-19 jumped to humans from bats.

Sidewalk Labs, a Google-affiliated company, is abandoning its plan to build a high-tech neighbourhood on Toronto’s waterfront, citing what it calls unprecedented economic uncertainty.

As New Brunswick and other provincial governments contemplate launching COVID-19 contact-tracing apps, privacy watchdogs from across the country have issued joint guidelines on what they are describing as an "extraordinary" measure, urging transparency and accountability.

In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at the sustainability of different types of face masks and how orphan oil and gas wells in Alberta could be converted into green energy projects.

Show's expert called it 'by far the most expensive thing [he's] ever seen in 25 years'

Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle play lightly fictionalised versions of their 13-year-old selves in this cathartic comedy, writes Annabel Nugent

Mayim Bialik, Debra Messing, Finn Wolfhard and many others joined

The adaptation of a Colombian telenovela, starring America Ferrera as braces-wearing fashion industry wannabe Betty Suarez, reversed the trend that everyone in television has to be glamorous, says Isobel Lewis, and it was a great show too

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Whitmore was the sixth celebrity to be eliminated from the 2016 series

Comedian finds it 'crazy' that New Yorkers in public housing must still pay rent despite coronavirus pandemic

Esteemed actor of stage and screen died on Wednesday of natural causes

The pair will reunite for BBC's 'Big Night In'

Beloved sitcom was last revived for a Comic Relief sketch in 2015

'The Real Michael Jackson' aired on BBC2 in March

Outing, written by Rod Serling, holds mirror to quarantine life

Soap halted production in late April due to Australia's coronavirus lockdown

From the intricate storytelling of online culture podcast 'Reply All' to the relaxed gossip of reality star Gemma Collins, Annie Lord ranks the best podcasts to listen to while in quarantine

Government has pledged to match the total raised from the three-hour telethon

Popular party food was the subject of disagreements on the popular quiz show

It's unknown which of its many stars will play show's iconic figure

Ryan Murphy's latest series reimagines the golden age of Hollywood

David Walliams and Matt Lucas's comedy comeback proved controversial

Experts accused programme of being 'triggering' for people who struggle with eating disorders

Lemon praised Willoughby for 'getting hands dirty' on ITV2 show

ITV presenter says he has 'mild symptom' and will take time off from show

The bowler hat was used by Goldfinger's henchman Oddjob

Comedian made the off-colour quip after the veteran actor starred in 'Cats'

Captain Moore was presented the award by his grandchildren

It's the most accurate one yet

In celebration of his 94th birthday