Despite being next door to China, where COVID-19 was first detected, Hong Kong has been effective at limiting the spread of the virus until a recent resurgence. New Canadian Media looks at what lessons Canada can learn from Hong Kong.
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The rampant spread of COVID–19 is forcing cultural institutions across Canada to shut their doors and cancel events. New Canadian Media talks to immigrant artists and performers about finding creative ways forward.
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During this pandemic, thousands of Canadians have turned “caremongering” into a social media trend. What started as a Toronto Facebook page has now become a national movement.
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The global pandemic COVID-19 is having an impact deep into the religious heart of community hubs, forcing places of worship to adapt to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
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As schools are closed across Canada to fight further spread of the new coronavirus, New Canadian Media takes a look at the impact on Ontario families.
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When Daniela Luo stepped off the plane, headed for quarantine, she was deeply impressed. Everyone was nice and welcoming. Their room was equipped with a microwave, TV and refrigerator, and disinfected each day. Meals are delivered to them by staff in protective clothing. They can get fresh air, too.
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There have also been similar online movements outside of Canada. An online petitioner asked Singapore to ban travellers from China.
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Luo spends her day teaching her daughter Mandarin and math, or watching television with her parents. She has confidence that the Chinese authorities will be able to contain the virus soon.
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