COVID-19 Archives - The Canadian

19Jan

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Cell phone data indicates Toronto residents are finally staying home

Toronto residents are reportedly finally staying home. During the COVID-19 press conference Last Monday, Dr. Eileen de Villa, Toronto's Health Medical Officer, said the city received some unidentifiable smartphone data showing more people staying home. The data represents the week of January 3-9 and shows that home time measures are at 82 percent, up from 87 percent in March 2020. "This suggests that the December 26 shutdown has had some impact on the movement in Toronto," de Villa said. Additionally, Mayor John Tory says he has requested a more detailed look at the mobility data, breaking down the days of the week, the hours of the day, and where in the city to find out where and when people go out instead of staying in. House. I...

17Jan

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Accessories, Apple Watch, COVID-19, News

Study Suggests Apple Watch Can Detect COVID-19 Before Symptoms Appear

A new study suggests that Apple Watch can detect COVID-19 infections before symptoms arise. Researchers at Mount Sinai Health System in New York have found that wearable technology could play a vital role in case detection. The study found that the watch was able to detect positive cases of the virus before it is detectable by testing. The researchers found that the Apple Watch can detect subtle changes in people's heartbeat, which could mean that the person has the virus for up to a week before they start feeling sick. "Our goal was to use tools to identify infections at the time of infection or before people knew they were sick," said Rob Hirten, study author and assistant professor of medicine at Mount Sinai. CBS News. The stud...

10Jan

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COVID-19, iPhone News

Quebec COVID-19 curfew reminder sent by wireless emergency alert

Quebec has launched a new four-week curfew on Saturday night, to control the COVID-19 outbreak in the province. The province issued an emergency wireless alert tonight to remind residents of the new curfew, which will require people to stay home from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Those who violate the curfew overnight will face fines of $ 1,000 to $ 6,000. "Citizens are prohibited from leaving their homes or patios between 8 pm and 5 am, under penalty of fines," read the wireless emergency alert, sent to all compatible smartphones connected to an LTE network. “Police surveillance has increased. Stay home and observe the curfew to protect lives. "The Quebec curfew alert has been broadcast! pic.twitter.com/MM9HEXGWq0 - François Caron 🇨🇦 (@Milnoc) January 9, 2021The night curfew went i...

30Dec

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App Store, Apple, Apps & Games, COVID-19, News

Apple has removed an app that promoted unsafe parties during COVID

Apple removed a US app from its App Store that promoted unsafe parties amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The app in question was called Vybe Together, which allowed people to organize and attend "clandestine parties." On his since-deleted website and on his TikTok account, the app was promoted with the slogan “Turn on your rebel. Light your party. " Talking to The edge, one of the co-founders of Vybe Together said it only had a few thousand users, with a few thousand additional applicants requesting access. In addition, the company claimed that it only promoted "small gatherings" rather than "big parties" with people in parks or apartments. The app required users to submit their Instagram account and upload photos of themselves partyi...

16Dec

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Apps & Games, COVID-19, News, Twitter

Twitter Cracks Down On Misinformation About COVID-19 Vaccines

Twitter says it will begin cracking down on misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines starting next week. The social media giant will require people to delete tweets that include false claims that vaccines are used to intentionally cause harm or control populations. This includes statements about vaccines related to conspiracy theories. It is also cracking down on tweets containing false claims that have been widely discredited, such as the impact of receiving vaccines. Additionally, Twitter may also require the removal of tweets that include false claims that COVID-19 is not real or serious and that vaccines are unnecessary. "Beginning in early 2021, we may tag or place a warning on Tweets that advance unsubstantiated rumors, disput...

16Dec

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Apps & Games, COVID-19, Facebook, News

Facebook to directly notify users who interacted with misinformation from COVID-19

Facebook will send notifications to people who have liked, shared or commented on a post that has been removed for including misinformation about COVID-19. A new report from Fast company rreveals that the social media giant is changing the way it notifies users that they have engaged with misinformation. If a user has interacted with a post that was later removed for violating Facebook policies, they will be sent a notification that the content was removed. If they click on the notification, they will be given an explanation as to why the post was removed. The notification landing page will also include links to credible resources, which is an attempt by Facebook to set the record straight. Users will also be presented with actio...

16Dec

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COVID-19, Google, Manufacturers, News

Google delays return to office until September 2021, considering a flexible work week

Google won't reopen its offices until September 2021, according to a company-wide email obtained by the New York Times. The tech giant has once again delayed its return to office amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The email indicates that Google will test a flexible work week once employees return to the office. Employees are expected to work in person for at least three days, but can spend the other two days working from home. In the email, Google CEO Sundar Pichai says this new flexible work week will lead to "productivity, collaboration and well-being." Pichai also noted that Google is the first company of its size to implement a hybrid return-to-work model. Google has been repeatedly rejecting its plans to reopen offices amid the p...

15Dec

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Apple, Apps & Games, covid alert, COVID-19, Featured, iPhone, News

COVID Alert will soon be compatible with the iPhone 5S, 6 and 6 Plus

The federal government's COVID Alert exposure notification app will soon be available on the iPhone 5S, 6 and 6 Plus. The Canadian Digital Service (CDS) has confirmed MobileSyrup which is currently testing the app on these iPhone models to make sure everything is working properly and to address any issues that may arise. “The application will be available on older iPhone models in the coming days. With this new update, COVID Alert is now compatible with 97.5 percent of all Canadian smartphones, ”said a CDS spokesperson. MobileSyrup in an email. This new change is possible because Apple has released iOS 12.5 for older iPhones with support for exposure notifications, which was previously only available for iPhone 7 and later. Apple has essentially made Bluetooth Low Energy ...

10Dec

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Apps & Games, COVID-19, Google, News

Google To Launch Vaccine Search Panels To Fight Misinformation

Google is rolling out new vaccine information panels in its search results to combat the spread of misinformation. The search giant noted that this will help users learn more about the vaccines available in their country and access important information about them. The panels will first launch in the UK, where the BioNTech / Pfizer vaccine was approved. Google notes that the panels will be rolled out in more countries as health authorities begin to approve vaccines. For context, Health Canada approved the Pfizer vaccine earlier this week. Google is likely to roll out the panels in Canada once the general population begins receiving the vaccine sometime in 2021. The panels will include information on each individual vaccine availa...

3Dec

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Apps & Games, Bell, COVID-19, crave, News, Streaming services

Warner Bros. will air all of its 2021 films on the day and date in theaters

In a historic move, Warner Bros. has announced that it will release its full list of movies for 2021 on its HBO Max streaming service in the US and in theaters simultaneously. While Warner Bros. had previously announced that it would do this with Wonder Woman 1984 this Christmas, the decision to move all From next year's movies to streaming is a historic development in the film industry. These movies will be on HBO Max for a month before leaving the service. Some of Warner Bros. '2021 movies include The suicide squad, Dune, Matrix 4, Godzilla vs. King Kong, Mortal Kombat Y Space Jam: a new legacy. "The hybrid model was created as a strategic response to the impact of the ongoing global pandemic," Warner Bros. said in a statement. ...

22Nov

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COVID-19, iPhone News

BC Still Rejects COVID Alert App, Text Alerts Despite COVID-19 Spike

Despite the fact that British Columbia is classified as a `` fast growing '' province for COVID-19 cases, the British Columbia government does not intend to use text alerts or adopt the COVID alert app for exposure notifications, based on a report from CTV News. Image: CTV News During a modeling briefing in Ottawa, Canada's director of public health, Dr. Theresa Tam, revealed that per capita infection rates in British Columbia are on par with those of the worst-hit provinces in Canada, and that COVID cases nationwide quadruple. to 20,000 per day by the end of December if no preventive measures are taken. When CTV News asked the British Columbia Ministry of Health if the government had any plans to use the province's emergency alert system to spread awareness in areas at high r...

19Nov

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Apps & Games, COVID-19, News, youtube

YouTube Adds Trusted Links on COVID-19 Vaccines to Fight Misinformation

YouTube is updating its information panels, which appear when you search for things about COVID-19, to include information on vaccines. The company launched the panels earlier this year, and as discussions about possible COVID-19 vaccines are mounting, YouTube wants to direct viewers to reliable sources. YouTube will now ask users to "learn more about the progress of the vaccine" from trusted sources like the World Health Organization in relevant videos. The new panels are already visible in the United States and will be rolled out worldwide in the coming days. It's a good move for YouTube to try to educate people about vaccines, especially since anti-vaccine conspiracy theorists will use the platform to discourage people from get...