5 things to know for Wednesday, March 1, 2023 – CTV News

As politicians consider whether to close their TikTok accounts, cybersecurity experts advise the general public about its risks. Experts weigh in on whether COVID-19 or the vaccine poses a greater risk of heart problems, and CTV News has learned a major UFO study is underway. Here’s what you need to know to start your day.

1. UFO study underway: The Canadian government’s top scientist has launched a study into UFOs and will release a public report by mid-2024. Outlined in a February 2023 PowerPoint presentation obtained by CTVNews.ca, the study seeks to understand how unidentified aerial phenomena reports are handled in Canada.

2. Insurance issue: The family of a Saskatchewan man who suffered a stroke in Arizona says he racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills after his insurance company denied coverage.

3. TikTok fallout: With the social media app TikTok now banned on government-issued devices, politicians consider whether to delete their accounts, and cybersecurity experts offer advice for the general public.

4. Cardiac complications: Nearly three years since the start of the pandemic, cardiologists weigh in on whether COVID-19 or vaccines pose a greater risk of heart problems.

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