Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics have developed a pill that may cut the serious risks of COVID-19 in half. Meantime Toronto Public Health has shut down a school in the city due to a COVID outbreak for the first time this school year, while parents voice their concerns about the virus spreading in schools. In the world of comics, an iconic DC character has come out as bisexual. And you may get a little nostalgic next time you head to Hudson’s Bay.