Governments have had to adapt their public health directives to keep up with rapidly evolving science about the virus. Meek said conspiracy theories need to be countered with facts and evidence, adding that people should be encouraged to think critically about where they are getting their information. Dr. Marco Rizzi in Bergamo, Italy, an early epicentre of the pandemic, said the Giovanni XXIII Hospital has seen close to 600 COVID-19 patients for followup. (CBC/Sara Frizzell)Nunavummiut have gotten used to hearing from their health minister and chief public health officer since pandemic precautions were put into place. If you have symptoms of the illness caused by the coronavirus, here's what to do in your part of the country .

Source: CBC News August 03, 2020 20:48 UTC