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Alvin Yu

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Alvin Yu is an associate producer, senior writer and social editor/presenter for CBC News: The National. Yu set his sights on journalism early — as a kid, he would anchor the news in the shower, hoping one day to make it to the big screen.

    Latest from Alvin Yu

    Should there be regional phase-outs of COVID-19 restrictions? Not a good idea, health officials say

    While more than 75 per cent of Ontario's new COVID-19 cases are located in the Greater Toronto area, experts say that doesn't necessarily mean a regional phase-out of COVID-19 restrictions is a good idea.
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    New fund created to help struggling St. Thomas businesses during pandemic

    Small businesses in St. Thomas and Elgin County will soon be eligible to apply for grants of up to $2,000 to help sustain their bottom line during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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    Local band made up of neuroscientists does a COVID-19 spin on a Rolling Stones classic

    A group of neuroscientists from Western University have taken a classic Rolling Stones song and made it their own using COVID-19 lyrics.
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    180-bed field hospital for COVID-19 patients being built at Western Fair

    The London Health Sciences Centre is setting up a field hospital on the Western Fair grounds for COVID-19 patients.
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    'I don't understand': Young London hockey player with COVID-19 wonders why follow-up tests aren't being done

    Zac Tierney, a hockey player who tested positive for COVID-19 from London, Ont., said he doesn't feel comfortable going out in public if he isn't sure he no longer carries the virus.
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    City receives more than 1,000 reports from public through COVID-19 tip line

    The City of London has received at least 1,200 phone calls and emails from the public about people and businesses not following rules during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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    Here's what Londoners are reading and watching during the COVID-19 pandemic

    London Public Library has reported a surge in demand for its online resources since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
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    COVID-19 cases could peak within 2-3 weeks in Ontario: health unit

    The number of cases of COVID-19 in Ontario could peak in the coming weeks, according to the top doctor for London and Middlesex County.
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    Local grocer does temperature checks on shoppers to prevent spread of COVID-19

    A London, Ont., grocery store has been conducting temperature checks on every customer before they go inside.
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    Swabs used for COVID-19 testing are in short supply in London

    There's a shortage of swabs used for COVID-19 tests in the Middlesex-London Health Unit, but health officials believe it's only a temporary problem.
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