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IMV Inc. Launches Plans to Advance Clinical Development of a Vaccine Candidate Against COVID-19
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Project Robin Hood in Kingston helping re-distribute hoarded items amid coronavirus pandemic
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Canada adjusts to huge movement of students, online shift
In response to the growing COVID-19 epidemic, Canada’s prime minister Justin Trudeau has announced the country will be closing its borders to non-citizens and those without permanent resident status starting on March 18.
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This med student can’t join the frontline COVID-19 fight, so he’s offering childcare to those who can
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Dalhousie medical students start volunteer service for COVID-19 health workers
University students in Halifax are volunteering to run errands, walk pets and buy groceries for healthcare workers tied to the office in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Western University med students offer free childcare to healthcare workers
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