The Current for April 9, 2020
Early data from the U.S. shows a higher death rate for African Americans from COVID-19. We discuss what Canada can do to better protect people of colour from inequalities in health care.
Then, author and podcast host Brené Brown talks to Matt Galloway about how being vulnerable can help us give us the strength to face the COVID-19 pandemic.
Plus, Nova Scotia woman Crystal Blair tells us she's kept her truckstop restaurant open during the pandemic, so she can serve up free meals to the truck drivers with few options.
And as COVID19 cases climb in New York, doctors face tough choices over who gets access to limited resources. Now guidelines have been published in Canada, in case our doctors have to make those same life-or-death decisions.
The pandemic means gyms are closed — and runners are taking to the streets to keep fit. How do we find ways to share our sidewalks, and keep our physical distance?
Then, it's been almost two years since racecar driver Robert Wickens was nearly killed in a crash. But thanks to IndyCar's virtual iRacing series, he's back on the road and loving it.
Plus, Halifax hospital chaplain David Maginley on how to live well at this scary time, and Professor Steve Joordens tells us about his online course to help manage anxiety.
And while most of us are stuck at home, our dreams can go wherever they please during this pandemic. Author Alice Robb says it's no surprise people are having more vivid and memorable dreams these days, as anxiety is high.
And the CBC's Andrea Bellemare brings us the latest in efforts to fight misinformation about COVID-19 online.