10/3: Canada Covered

There is a race on for effective treatments for COVID-19. 

Old malaria drugs that may or may not work are being held up as possible treatments.

Researchers are busy trying to develop a vaccine, work which is all the more important after a SARS vaccine was abandoned.

Guest host Monique Beaudin is joined by National Post health reporter Sharon Kirkey.

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On Wednesday, both the house of commons and the senate approved an emergency bill to get billions of dollars in aid into the hands of workers, families and businesses taking a hit because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The bill offers $2,000 a month for Canadians from the Canada Revenue Agency.

Dave brings you up to date with the latest on COVID-19.

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The Canadian Olympic and Paralympic committees announced on Sunday that Canada’s athletes would not be going to the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Team Canada feels that it doesn’t make sense to hold the games now as the world is still dealing with the global outbreak of COVID-19 and would like to see a postponement.

Then on Monday, Dick Pound, a Canadian who sits on the International Olympic Committee said that a postponement is all but inevitable.

Dave is joined by National Post sports columnist Scott Stinson.

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Daily life in Canada has been turned upside down.

Just a week ago, schools were open and people were still going to work.

Much of that has changed as social distancing policies have become more aggressive across the country.

It could be months before things begin returning to normal.

Host Monique Beaudin is joined by National Post health reporter Sharon Kirkey.

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In the latest episode, Dave walks through some aspects of the major aid package announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday.

10/3 will have deeper coverage of COVID-19 in subsequent episodes, but we will be starting a new feature called Up to Date, bringing the latest developments to you so you can stay informed.

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Beginning Wednesday only Canadian citizens will be allowed to enter the country, and international flights will be restricted to just four airports.

No one with symptoms of COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus, will be allowed into the country, regardless of citizenship.

Schools are cancelled for most students across the country and workers everywhere are being told to work from home.

The federal government is preparing a stimulus package to help guard against the negative economic impacts of the pandemic.

Dave is joined by National Post reporter Ryan Tumilty.

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The coronavirus outbreak has been declared a global pandemic. More than 120,000 people worldwide have been infected. More than 4,500 have died.   Entire countries have been shut down.    And people everywhere are being warned to stay home if they feel sick.   The NHL paused its 2019-2020 season on Thursday.   Concerts, festivals and countless events have been cancelled. Grocery stores are being picked clean of supplies.

Guest host Monique Beaudin is joined by National Post health reporter Sharon Kirkey.

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Oil prices already hit by coronavirus fears took a steeper dive after Saudi Arabia announced it would increase oil production and cut its prices

This caused havoc for markets around the world and in Canada.

Dave is joined by Calgary Herald business columnist Chris Varcoe. 

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Jason Kenney endorses Erin O'Toole for Conservative party leader, possibly upending Peter MacKay's ability to run away with the tory crown.

Brian Platt and Stuart Thomson talk about what Kenney's endorsement could mean for O'Toole, and the role of social conservatives as kingmakers.

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The global spread of coronavirus shows no sign of stopping.

New cases crop up every day, and health organizations around the world are trying to keep up with containment as well as understanding of the disease.

But are we at a point where people should panic?

Dave is joined by the Edmonton Journal's David Staples to talk about what affect an outbreak can have on people's mindset, what we can to to be vigilant and why it’s important to listen to the experts.

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