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More users needed: Lessons from Alberta's coronavirus contact tracing app

Alberta's use of a smartphone app to help slow the spread of the coronavirus may provide other provinces with insight on what to do — and what to avoid — as Canada begins easing restrictions, heightening the need for effective contact tracing.



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Quebec police investigating possible link between cell tower fires and 5G coronavirus conspiracy theories

Quebec provincial police are investigating whether at least two cellphone tower fires north of Montreal could be linked to conspiracy theories that 5G wireless technology caused the coronavirus pandemic.




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Austrian ski resort covers glacier after coronavirus cuts season

- With its season cut short by the coronavirus pandemic, one of Austria's most popular glacial ski resorts covered its glacier in protective fabric earlier than usual this year to help preserve it for a still uncertain reopening.



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SNL returning with original content after coronavirus halted production

'Weekend Update' among segments returning




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Paul O'Grady says he 'definitely' had coronavirus but 'just got on with it'

Presenter reveals homemade remedy that helped him through




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The Graham Norton Show: Which celebrity guests will be interviewed from coronavirus lockdown?

Handful of stars will be interviewed live from their living rooms




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Coronavirus: Ventilator machines from Holby City arrive at NHS Nightingale hospital

Specialist London hospital receives working medical equipment used in BBC drama




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SNL star Michael Che pays tribute to grandmother who died of coronavirus in new lockdown episode

'I'm very hurt and angry that she had to go through all that pain alone'




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Tom Hanks surprises SNL viewers in first TV appearance after testing positive for coronavirus

Actos said he's 'been more like America's dad than ever before​' following diagnosis




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Saturday Night Live's at-home episode during coronavirus lockdown hit all the right notes

Saturday's instalment of 'SNL at home' brilliantly acknowledged the gravity of our times while poking fun at quarantine culture




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Dr Christian calls US health activist 'f***ing crook' over coronavirus advice

The 'Embarrassing Bodies' star criticised Dr Joseph Mercola for sharing 'dangerous bulls***"




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Eamonn Holmes responds to backlash over 5G coronavirus controversy

Ofcom received over 400 complaints about the presenter's remarks on the conspiracy theory




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American Idol to continue despite coronavirus with contestants performing from home

Live shows will begin this month




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Coronavirus: Protective costumes from Chernobyl donated to help healthcare workers

Protective gear from The Crown, The Young Pope and Vikings have also been sent to key workers




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Glee cast reunite for virtual coronavirus fundraiser

Hit musical series ran for six seasons from 2010 to 2015




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Oprah Winfrey warns of 'staggering' coronavirus impact on black Americans: 'It's taking us out'

TV host dedicated an episode of her show to virus's deadly toll on black America




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'Acting like vultures': Ross Kemp's coronavirus documentary sparks furious reactions from viewers

Ross Kemp: On the NHS Frontline saw the hardened documentarian witness the struggles of an ICU first-hand




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Ellen DeGeneres crew left 'distressed and outraged' over pay amid coronavirus shutdown, report claims

US talk show host previously said she returned to the air to support her crew, who she said she 'loves and misses'




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Isolation Stories: ITV commission four-part drama series filmed in coronavirus lockdown

Actors will be responsible for filming themselves, with directors giving instruction remotely, in accordance with official lockdown rules




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Coronavirus: Dr Oz admits he 'misspoke' when calling school reopenings an 'appetising opportunity'

'I've realized my comments on risks around opening schools have confused and upset people'




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Gogglebox's Jonathan Tapper left 'fighting for life' during coronavirus battle

52-year-old appeared on the series from 2013 until 2018




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Bill Cosby will die behind bars if exposed to coronavirus, representative claims

Cosby's representative claims that the sex offender qualifies for early release due to his vulnerability to the illness




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Coronavirus: John Oliver condemns Trump's 'depressing' Fox News habit

'That is what is infuriating here. Even though Trump has access to the country's top experts, he's still getting advice from watching TV'




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Mandy Patinkin: Viral clip of Homeland star resurfaces and warms hearts during coronavirus lockdown

'That is the most exciting thing I've ever had happen!'




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Louis Theroux launches first podcast series from coronavirus lockdown

Lenny Henry and Miriam Margolyes are among the first guests




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Dr Hilary warns protestors breaking coronavirus lockdown rules that 'America is heading for catastrophe'

'Do you want your freedom or Covid-19? Because you're going to end up with both'




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Ross Kemp to host BBC show celebrating coronavirus volunteers after documentary backlash

Former soap star was forced to defend his recent ITV programme On The NHS Frontline this month




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Real Housewives star Kelly Dodd apologises after claiming coronavirus is 'God's way of thinning the herd'

Reality TV star went on a rant after she was criticised for travelling while experiencing Covid-19 symptoms




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Bob Odenkirk on his son's coronavirus battle: 'It got scarier the longer it went on'

Actor said his 21-year-old son's throat hurt 'like it had cancer'




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Isolation Stories: Sheridan Smith to star in new ITV coronavirus drama filmed from lockdown

The series will consist of four 15-minute episodes




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Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker returning to BBC for coronavirus Screenwipe special

Brooker's wry look at the world's events last aired in December 2016




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Coronavirus: Jack Thorne calls out 'utterly barbaric' use of the term 'underlying health condition'

'If you are less scared because this is mostly killing disabled people then shame on you,' said Bafta-winning writer




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Strictly Come Dancing judge hopes new series will go ahead despite coronavirus crisis

'I know everyone at home will be willing it to go on because it's such a great show'




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SNL at home returns with second remote episode during coronavirus pandemic

Tom Hanks previously surprised viewers by hosting first instalment




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Brooklyn Nine-Nine to write coronavirus plotlines into show 'without it being super tragic'

The new season of the hit cop sitcom will deal with 'how [the characters] have been affected by the virus and the pandemic as first responders in New York City'




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Parks and Recreation to return for scripted reunion in aid of coronavirus charity

Half-hour revival will see Leslie Knope and friends contend with the struggles of social distancing




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BBC's Big Night In raises £27m for coronavirus relief fund

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




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Big Night In: Coronation Street's Liz McDonald crashes EastEnders sketch

Liz McDonald crashed the Queen Vic's virtual pub quiz




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A-Rod tells Jimmy Fallon wedding to J-Lo is 'on pause' due to coronavirus

'We have to go with the flow now'




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Andy Cohen speaks out against 'discriminatory' rules barring gay and bisexual men from donating blood during coronavirus crisis

'My blood could save a life, but instead it's over here boiling'




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GMB host Kate Garraway says past few weeks have been 'hardest of my life' as husband battles coronavirus

TV host has been playing music to her husband Derek Draper, who remains critically ill




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Lord Sugar accuses Piers Morgan of 'exploiting' coronavirus pandemic: 'He's trying to become a martyr'

'Good Morning Britain' host has previously criticised Lord Sugar for his attitude towards the government's handling of the pandemic




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Coronavirus: Stephen Fry and Grayson Perry warn UK could become 'cultural wasteland'

'We must act, and act fast'




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Brooke Baldwin: CNN host delivers emotional address as she returns to air after 'relentless' coronavirus

'Covid-19 gave me a beating physically and mentally'




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SAS: Who Dares Wins host Ant Middleton responds to backlash over coronavirus remarks

'Mistakes happen, and we all make them. What's important, though, is that you own them'




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New on Netflix US in May 2020: Every film and TV series being added during coronavirus lockdown

Full list of everything coming to the streaming service this month




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Lord Alan Sugar slammed for spreading fake coronavirus conspiracies on Twitter

Apprentice host shared post falsely claiming that Covid-19 was manufactured in a Wuhan laboratory




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Ross Kemp 'devastated' after coronavirus victim dies while filming NHS documentary

'Ross Kemp: On the NHS Frontline' aired on ITV




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Kate Garraway shares update on husband's condition during coronavirus treatment: 'He's still with us'

TV host said she was grateful for NHS workers doing 'so much' to help husband Derek Draper




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New on Netflix UK in May 2020: Every film and TV series being added during coronavirus lockdown

Full list of everything coming to the streaming service this month