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Massachusetts residents view the coronavirus strain COVID-19 as a serious and worsening threat and are bracing for a long road ahead. More than 70% believe disruptions will last a month or more, and 46% foresee two or more months of upheaval.

Canadian medical innovator to ramp up production of ground-breaking, life-saving mobile ventilator system for fast, safe deployment

Individuals Who are 60 Years or Older or Who Have Other High-Risk Factors for Adverse COVID-19 Outcomes to Receive VIP Access During First Hour of Each Day

The Government of Canada’s top priority is the safety and security of Canadians.

Health Recovery Solutions, the leading provider of telehealth and remote patient monitoring solutions, announced the first telehealth COVID-Kit available to all providers.

Cepheid announced it has received Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration for Xpert® Xpress SARS-CoV-2, a rapid molecular diagnostic test for qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued the first emergency use authorization for a point-of-care COVID-19 diagnostic for the Cepheid Xpert Xpress SARS-CoV-2 test.

The Prime Minister will address Canadians on the COVID-19 situation, and a media availability will follow.

[21-March-2020] OTTAWA , March 21 2020 /CNW/ - Ministers and Government of Canada officials will hold a news conference to provide an update on coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Date March 21, 2020 Time 12:00 PM (EDT) Location West Block, Room 225 Parliament Hill Wellington Street, Ottawa, Ontario The media availability will also be held by teleconference. Toll-free

A new group called US Healthcare Providers for Federal Action Against COVID-19 has launched a petition on change.org calling for an immediate national quarantine.