Health

Scientists racing to develop a pandemic vaccine face a daunting goal and record progress.

Understanding how COVID-19 attacks the human body is essential to developing an effective treatment or vaccine to stop the global pandemic — but there’s still so much we don’t know about how it can kill us.

Disinfectant sprays are being used around the world to hose down plazas, church steps, airports, vehicles and even the occasional person. It’s part of the effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. But how effective is it? And is it something we should be doing here?

Health Canada says a rapid blood test for COVID-19 that’s being manufactured in Canada and shipped to the United States is not ready for use here.

The symptoms for COVID-19 can be very similar to those of the seasonal flu or even a common cold. Here’s what you should do if you feel ill and are worried you have COVID-19.