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About Here Explore the history and future of the handshake
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have stopped shaking hands and opted for other greetings like the elbow bump or foot tap. In this video, CBC columnist Uytae Lee asks why we ever shook hands – a social norm now turned faux-pas – in the first place.
- 2020
- 00:07:03
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- Added on: 07/14/2021
News in Review - October 2020 COVID-19 Update: What Have We Learned?
The coronavirus pandemic that spread across the world in early 2020 changed all our lives. In March, Canada closed its borders, shuttered all non-essential business and asked its citizens to stay home. For months we waited. Once the infection numbers dropped significantly, the country began to reopen cautiously. But COVID-19 is still here. And some countries are being forced to ...
- 2020
- 00:18:09
- 13-14
- Added on: 10/30/2020
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News in Review - October 2020 Care Homes and The Elderly: What COVID-19 Exposed
When COVID-19 came to Canada we saw a large number of deaths. Four out of five of those deaths were among the elderly housed in long term care homes. The situation in Ontario and Quebec was so serious that the government called in the Canadian military to assist in the worst-hit facilities. The military produced a report that shocked many. ...
- 2020
- 00:20:25
- 13-14
- Added on: 10/30/2020
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The National Luck and sound decisions helped B.C. avoid worst-case COVID-19 scenario
British Columbia avoided the worst-case scenario during the COVID-19 pandemic largely because of its well co-ordinated messaging, sound decisions and a little bit of luck.
- 2020
- 00:06:44
- 13-14
- Added on: 07/09/2020
CBC News Explainer: What's missing when we talk while wearing protective masks?
CBC News asked two experts what's lost from the human experience when one of our biggest tools of communication is eclipsed and muffled by cloth.
- 2020
- 00:05:38
- 13-14
- Added on: 07/07/2020
The National Scientists develop an app that tracks how COVID-19 mutates person-to-person
Computer scientists at Toronto's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre have developed an app that can track how COVID-19 is mutating as it spreads from person-to-person, allowing for the potential to predict outbreaks and even design vaccines.
- 2020
- 00:01:58
- 13-14
- Added on: 07/02/2020
The National Second wave of COVID-19 a ‘statistical certainty’: infectious disease expert
World-renowned infectious disease expert Dr. Gabriel Leung was among the first to predict the scale of the COVID-19 pandemic in January and he says the worst is far from over.
- 2020
- 00:07:19
- 13-14
- Added on: 06/29/2020
CBC News Students Ask CBC News: Living in residence during COVID-19, testing students, spread through pools
In this video, host Carole MacNeil discusses questions from high school students on COVID-19 with Dr. Lisa Barrett from Dalhousie University's Division of Infectious Diseases. This is the fifth in a series of videos that CBC News will be producing to answer questions from students across Canada.Teachers, if you know a high school student with questions about the global pandemic, ...
- 2020
- 00:08:37
- 9-12
- Added on: 06/10/2020
CBC News Students Ask CBC News: COVID-19 vs. the flu, spread through food, back to school
In this video, host Carole MacNeil discusses questions from high school students on COVID-19 with Dr. Lisa Barrett from Dalhousie University's Division of Infectious Diseases. This is the fourth in a series of videos that CBC News will be producing to answer questions from students across Canada.Teachers, if you know a high school student with questions about the global pandemic, ...
- 2020
- 00:06:25
- 9-12
- Added on: 06/03/2020
CBC News Students Ask CBC News: COVID-19 worst-case scenarios, immunity, risk to young children
In this video, host Carole MacNeil discusses questions from high school students on COVID-19 with Dr. Lisa Barrett from Dalhousie University's Division of Infectious Diseases. This is the third in a series of videos that CBC News will be producing to answer questions from students across Canada.Teachers, if you know a high school student with questions about the global pandemic, ...
- 2020
- 00:07:52
- 9-12
- Added on: 05/27/2020
The National How South Korea flattened its COVID-19 curve
Systems of extensive testing and contact tracing helped South Korea quickly flatten its COVID-19 curve, but many Western countries might think some of the methods infringe too much on privacy.
- 2020
- 00:06:02
- 13-14
- Added on: 05/19/2020
CBC News Students Ask CBC News: COVID-19 and asthma, natural remedies, Swedish approach
In this video, host Carole MacNeil discusses questions from high school students on COVID-19 with Dr. Lisa Barrett from Dalhousie University's Division of Infectious Diseases. This is the first in a series of videos that CBC News will be producing to answer questions from students across Canada.Teachers, if you know a high school student with questions about the global pandemic, ...
- 2020
- 00:08:27
- 9-12
- Added on: 05/13/2020
News in Review - April 2020 Covid-19: Pandemic, Fear and Precautions
It's being compared to the largest pandemic in history, the Spanish flu of 1918, which infected a third of the world’s population. Novel Coronavirus or Covid-19 is a new strain of flu sweeping the planet, which causes severe respiratory illness. The World Health Organisation has put the global fatality rate for coronavirus as high as 3.4 percent. The outbreak started ...
- 2020
- 00:20:52
- 13-14
- Added on: 05/06/2020
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CBC News How to handle your groceries during the COVID-19 outbreak
The coronavirus can live up to several days on some surfaces, but experts say there's no reason to worry about the groceries you bring home. CBC News shows you how basic hygiene will keep you safe from your groceries.
- 2020
- 00:01:36
- 13-14
- Added on: 05/01/2020
CBC News Is food delivery safe during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Andrew Chang looks at whether it's safe to get food delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 2020
- 00:00:52
- 13-14
- Added on: 05/01/2020
Studio K Studio K from Home: Vampire Sneeze with Gary
Gary demonstrates the newest sneeze craze – the Vampire Sneeze! Try it out for yourself!
- 2020
- 00:01:31
- 5-8
- Added on: 04/06/2020
Studio K Studio K from Home: The Prime Minister's Message to Kids
Listen along with Mr. O to this important message from our prime minister!
- 2020
- 00:02:17
- 5-8
- Added on: 04/06/2020
Studio K Studio K from Home: Doing Your Part with Gary
Gary tells you about the importance of staying home and all the fun stuff you can do!
- 2020
- 00:02:02
- 5-8
- Added on: 04/06/2020
Studio K Studio K from Home: High Elbows with Mr Orlando
Mr. O shows you a spicy but healthy alternative to the traditional high five!
- 2020
- 00:01:40
- 5-8
- Added on: 04/03/2020
Studio K Studio K from Home: Vampire Sneeze
Mr. O demonstrates the newest sneeze craze – the Vampire Sneeze! Try it out for yourself!
- 2020
- 00:01:50
- 5-8
- Added on: 04/03/2020
Studio K Studio K from Home: Doing Your Part with Mr. Orlando
Mr. O tells you about the importance of staying home, and gives some other helpful tips to help you stay healthy and happy!
- 2020
- 00:02:00
- 5-8
- Added on: 04/03/2020
Studio K Studio K From Home: High Elbows with Gary
Gary shows you a happy, healthy, fun alternative to the high five!
- 2020
- 00:01:13
- 5-8
- Added on: 04/03/2020
CBC News What we actually know about the coronavirus
Information about the coronavirus outbreak is spreading fast, but what do we actually know about the illness? CBC News medical contributor and family physician Dr. Peter Lin breaks down the facts about what it is, where it came from, how it spreads and what you can do to protect yourself.
- 2020
- 00:05:09
- 13-14
- Added on: 04/01/2020
CBC Kids News How to keep busy during coronavirus
Do you feel like you suddenly have a lot of free time on your hands? Schools are shut down across the country, but because of social distancing, your activities are also limited. You can’t go to the movies or hang out with large groups of friends. It’s hard to figure out what to do with all this free time, but ...
- 2020
- 00:02:11
- 9-12
- Added on: 03/31/2020
The National Flattening the curve: How to slow down coronavirus spread
Graph shows how new cases of COVID-19 can quickly overwhelm a health-care system if precautions aren't taken.
- 2020
- 00:00:27
- 13-14
- Added on: 03/31/2020
