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Rapid coronavirus tests deployed to some Ontario hospitals, long-term care homes

COVID-19 rapid tests, with the new tools already being used in some hospitals and long-term care homes.Premier Doug Ford says rapid tests, which can produce results in minutes rather than days, have been sent to 36 long-term care homes and 27 retirement homes, as well as some hospitals.He says the province will continue to deploy the 98,000 ID Now tests and 1.2 million Panbio tests it has received from the federal government in the coming weeks.

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Coronavirus: Premier Ford ‘wishes’ Toronto BBQ joint follow the rules of indoor gatherings after defying public health orders

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he wishes Adamson BBQ in Etobicoke, Ont. to follow public health rules after bylaw officers didn’t ticket people dining in the restaurant in Peel region which is under lockdown.

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Bill Kelly: Coronavirus vaccine will be great, but what about the here and now?

Doug Ford‘s assurance that when the COVID-19 vaccines are widely distributed, life will get back to normal is, in fact, not the least bit reassuring to those of us who are dealing with the virus and the collateral damage that the virus is causing in our communities.Conventional wisdom suggests that, even with the latest good news about vaccine development, it will still be sometime next summer before any vaccine will be available to most of us.The premier can hire whomever he wants to oversee the distribution of vaccines, but that distribution will be totally dependent on how many doses are available and when they’ll be available and the province will have little control over that.

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A look at what has gone wrong in Ontario long-term care amid the coronavirus pandemic

coronavirus pandemic around eight months ago, more than 2,200 long-term care residents in Ontario have died from COVID-19.Long-term care deaths account for nearly two-thirds of all COVID-19-related deaths in the province.Out of the province’s 626 long-term care facilities, the virus crept into over half of them, causing outbreaks in more than 400.It’s clear that the homes have been among the hardest-hit areas in Ontario during the pandemic, both in the first and second waves.

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Premier Doug Ford announces COVID-19 vaccine distribution task force

Premier Doug Ford has enlisted the help of a retired Canadian military general to help his government plan the logistics involved in distributing millions of doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Coronavirus: Ford defend decision to extend chief medical officer’s term

Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended his government’s decision to extend the term of chief medical officer of health Dr. David Williams, saying he does not believe in “changing a dance partner in the middle of a dance.”

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Ontario expects to begin receiving COVID-19 vaccines in early 2021, appoints distribution task force

COVID-19 vaccines in early 2021, he has appointed Canada’s former Canadian Forces chief of defence staff to lead the province’s vaccination effort.“When those doses are ready, we have to be ready as well,” Ford said.“The easy part of this is to cut a cheque and order the vaccines … the toughest thing for all provinces is logistics and distribution.”In Ford’s daily update on Monday, he announced the task force will advise the province’s development and implementation of an immunization program, including the “ethical, timely and effective distribution” of the COVID-19 vaccines in Ontario.

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Coronavirus: Ford taps Gen. Rick Hillier to lead vaccine distribution task force

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Monday that Gen.

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Shoppers face snow, crowds to get gifts and finish errands before Toronto lockdown

COVID-19 hot spots rushed out into a snowstorm to tackle Christmas shopping, stock up on supplies or squeeze in last-minute haircuts on Sunday as they prepared to hunker down for a lockdown meant to curb the spread of COVID-19.Their last-minute preparations came a day before Toronto and Peel Region were set to move into the grey classification of the province’s pandemic response framework, a move announced by Premier Doug Ford on Friday.The shift to “lockdown” means all but essential retailers will be forced to limit their services or close their doors entirely due to case numbers that have stayed well over 1,000 a day for several weeks.But those numbers didn’t scare off shoppers at Toronto’s Eaton Centre.

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Toronto, Peel Region enter lockdown phase of Ontario’s COVID-19 pandemic plan

pandemic protection plan.It means that for at least the next 28 days, non-essential retailers can only offer curbside pickup, while restaurants are closed to all but takeout and delivery orders in the two COVID-19 hot spots.Personal services have also been forced to close, but schools and child-care centres remain open. Here’s what you can and can’t do in Toronto, Peel Region during coronavirus lockdown stage Premier Doug Ford announced the move on Friday, but it didn’t come into effect until 12:01 a.m.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Nov. 22

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Sunday:Sunday marks the last day before Toronto and Peel Region enter lockdown.Premier Doug Ford has urged people not to panic buy, but even Saturday, there were lineups outside stores.Some malls have extended their hours this weekend to try to reduce the number of people inside during peak times.Starting Monday non-essential retailers in Toronto and Peel will be limited to curbside pickup, while indoor dining will be banned, and salons and gyms will shutter.

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Coronavirus: Indigo, Penguin Random House want bookstores deemed essential in Ontario

COVID-19 cases continue to surge.Retailer Indigo Books & Music Inc.

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Small businesses in Peel Region brace for another hit with 2nd coronavirus lockdown

COVID-19 lockdown seems to have permanently affected how and whether any of the small businesses on Main and Queen streets do business. The scene was no different Friday afternoon before an announcement by Premier Doug Ford confirming Brampton small business owners’ worst fears: a 28-day, COVID-19-related lockdown.For Rob Rutledge, owner of the long-running Al’s Barbershop, it’s hard news to swallow.

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Coronavirus: Toronto mayor says COVID-19 could ‘spread like wildfire’ without enhanced restrictions, following lockdown announcement

Following Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s announcement of Toronto and Peel Region entering a lockdown due to rising COVID-19 cases on Friday, Toronto Mayor John Tory said without restrictions like these, the coronavirus could “spread like wildfire.”

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Coronavirus: Toronto’s top doctor worried health-care system could become overwhelmed

Toronto Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eileen de Villa on Friday voiced her concern for the city’s rising number of COVID-19 cases following Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s announcement that the city, along with Peel Region, would enter a lockdown starting next Monday.

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Coronavirus: Ontario to move Toronto, Peel Region under lockdown

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Friday that Toronto and Peel Region would move into lockdown amid the second wave of COVID-19, beginning Monday Nov. 23.

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Lockdowns ahead of Black Friday a blow to small retailers

lockdown measures in the second wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic will deal an especially hard blow to small and independent retailers, experts warn.On Friday, the government of Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced sweeping new restrictions to combat the recent surge of COVID-19 cases in Toronto and Peel Region, including a temporary ban on in-store shopping for non-essential retailers. The closures will take effect on Monday, ahead of the Black Friday holiday shopping weekend.

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What to expect from Ontario’s new COVID-19 hotspot restrictions

Infectious disease specialist Dr. Sumon Chakrabarti shares insight on the new restrictions for COVID-19 hotspots to be announced by Premier Doug Ford on November 20.

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Bill Kelly: Why the secrecy, Premier Ford?

non-disclosure agreements that prohibit them from commenting on the recommendations or opinions they offer the government.That begs some obvious questions: why the secrecy, premier? Why are we, the people who are living this pandemic nightmare, not privy to the expert advice of these health care experts?Instead, that advice is presented to us through a political filter. Yet this shouldn’t be a political or partisan issue.

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Ontario to unveil new COVID-19 hot spot rules, possible lockdowns, to fight coronavirus

COVID-19 in hot spot regions.Premier Doug Ford said earlier this week that the restrictions will affect Toronto, Peel, and York Region where virus cases have been increasing in recent weeks.Ford says the province must make the move to protect hospital capacity and residents of long-term care homes.Ontario’s chief medical officer of health has made recommendations to Ford’s cabinet which is expected to make a decision this morning ahead of the afternoon announcement. Coronavirus: Ontario to discuss new restrictions for Toronto, Peel and York The province’s associate medical officer of health said Thursday that 80 per cent of the new cases in Ontario are from the hot spot regions which are currently in the red restriction zone.Dr.

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Coronavirus: Ontario to deploy 200 provincial offence officers amid pandemic

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Thursday that the province is launching another series of workplace health, safety, education and enforcement campaigns, and will be deploying 200 provincial offence officers from across several ministries to visit businesses in COVID-19 hotspots.

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Coronavirus: Ford says additional COVID-19 restrictions ‘will have to be tough in the hardest hit areas’

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Thursday that the additional COVID-19 public health restrictions being released Friday “will have to be tough in the hardest hit areas,” adding the province is seeing “concerning trends” amid the pandemic.

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Province hits ‘critical’ 150 COVID-19 patients in ICU: Ontario Hospital Association

COVID-19 patients in its intensive care units.Earlier this month, medical experts advising the government noted that the figure would mark a point where Ontario hospitals have to begin cancelling surgeries. Ontario reports 1,210 new coronavirus cases, 28 more deaths The CEO of the hospital association says all regions are reporting increased admissions.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Premier Doug Ford said yesterday that further restrictions are coming in virus hot spots because hospitals are reaching capacity.

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Quebec expected to announce extended holiday school closings

Quebec will likely extend coronavirus red zone rules There is also speculation that the government may announce further restrictions on public gatherings over the holidays in an effort to limit the spread of the coronavirus, thereby making it safer for students and teachers to return to class in January.Legault has not come out in favour of distance education for students.On Wednesday, Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce rejected the idea of extending school vacations in his province, saying current protocols in schools were sufficient to keep school children safe.

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Coronavirus: Premier Doug Ford threatens major action Friday

Premier Doug Ford says he’s willing to take decisive action if people don’t stop flouting public health advice. Ford issued a scathing rebuke of those in the province skirting the rules. Travis Dhanraj reports.

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Mayor says Ontario ‘best poised’ to implement further COVID-19 measures in Toronto

In response to Premier Doug Ford’s talk of another potential lockdown in Toronto, Mayor John Tory says he believes the province is best suited to implement any new restrictions so that the public doesn’t get confused by multiple messages by the different levels of government.

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Extending winter school break ‘not necessary,’ Ontario education minister says

COVID-19 protocols are enough to keep kids safe in schools at this time.Education Minister Stephen Lecce says that after consulting the province’s top doctor and its public health measures table, the government has determined an extended holiday break is “not necessary.” Ontario government considering extending winter break in schools amid coronavirus pandemic In a statement released today, Lecce says the government will continue to consider all options when it comes to keeping schools open in January and beyond.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The minister said Tuesday that the province was considering prolonging the winter break or starting the new year with a stretch of online learning to

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Hamilton’s public school board cancels final exams, changes some graduation requirements

high school students to ease the burden of learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.In a letter to families, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board director of education Manny Figueiredo said final exams will be cancelled for all high school students for both semesters this year, with student grades to be determined by “specific learning activities” and assignments, as well as any final projects that demonstrate what the student has learned overall.The board will also ease certain graduation requirements, including cutting the number of compulsory volunteer hours from 40 to 20 and not requiring students who are graduating this year to complete the Grade 10 literacy test.Although Grade 9 students will still be taking the EQAO math test, the

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Coronavirus: Ontario sending rapid COVID-19 tests to ‘areas with greatest need,’ Ford says

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Wednesday the province would deliver rapid COVID-19 tests to “areas with greatest need” including virus “hotspots” and long-term care homes, as well as sending them to northern and remote areas “where testing turnaround times are a challenge.”

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Coronavirus: Ontario to add 13 additional Health Teams across the province

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Wednesday that the province would be investing to support 13 additional Ontario Health Teams across the province, bringing the total to 42.

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Bill Kelly: Mixed messaging from government is stalling COVID-19 recovery

covidiots” who refuse to believe the pandemic exists.We’re in a medical crisis. We don’t need feel-good, positive messaging, we need the truth.Bill Kelly is the host of the Bill Kelly Show on Global News Radio 900 CHML.

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Coronavirus: Ontario school closures being considered

Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce indicated he may be looking at extended school closures around the winter break amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but the lack of detail leaves little for families to work with as they try to plan their lives.

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Coronavirus: Premier Ford describes Etobicoke storage unit party as “ridiculous”

Ontario Premier Doug Ford took the opportunity during his Tuesday press conference to comment on a Sunday birthday party attended by over 100 people in an Etobicoke storage unit, calling it “ absolutely ridiculous.” He added that looking at the data from that region there is probably someone positive in the group and spreading the virus around.

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Ontario government considering extending winter break in schools amid coronavirus pandemic

COVID-19 transmission after the holidays.Education Minister Stephen Lecce says he’s talking to health officials and “looking at solutions that may include some period out of class” at the beginning of January, but has not yet made a decision.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Nov. 17

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Tuesday:Ontario reported a total of 1,249 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday.Of those:Ontario students could get an extended winter break or start classes remotely in the new year as the province considers ways to reduce COVID-19 transmission after the holidays.Education Minister Stephen Lecce says he’s talking to health officials and “looking at solutions that may include some period out of class” at the beginning of January, but has not yet made a decision.

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Coronavirus: Ontario government criticized for lack of transparency

Premier Doug Ford is facing mounting criticism for allegedly muzzling health experts tasked with advising the Ontario government on its COVID19 framework. As Travis Dhanraj reports, the questions about transparency are mounting as Ford doubles down.

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Doug Ford pledges increased testing in Ontario long-term care homes as deaths climb in facilities

COVID-19 testing in the province’s long-term care homes amid a rise in cases at the facilities.Ford says he is meeting with government staff Monday to discuss a plan for more frequent surveillance testing, which is conducted even if a person does not have symptoms.The premier says increased testing must also be combined with quick turnaround times for results.

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Coronavirus: Ford faces tough questions about transparency in COVID-19 response

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Monday faced tough questions about his government’s transparency when it comes to its response to the pandemic, with a reporter questioning who in the government decided on the threshold for Ontario’s colour-coded COVID-19 regions. Ford said the chief medical officer of health Dr.

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Coronavirus: Ford says he ‘won’t hesitate’ to introduce another lockdown if COVID-19 cases continue to rise

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday he “won’t hesitate in a heartbeat” to introduce another lockdown if cases of COVID-19 continue to spike across Ontario, but said there’s “still time” for Ontarians to control the spread of the virus by following health regulations.

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Coronavirus: Ford says vaccine distribution will be a ‘huge logistical operation’

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford addressed the recent announcement from Moderna that their COVID-19 vaccine has been found to be 94.5 per cent effective, stating that the distribution of such a vaccine in the province would be a “huge logistical operation,” especially considering the extreme temperatures needed for storage.

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Coronavirus: Ontario opens application for PPE grant, rebate program for small businesses

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Monday his government is now offering a grant of up to $1,000 for small businesses needing to purchase personal protective equipment (PPE), such as masks, gloves or physical barriers. He also said the government is taking applications for a $300-million rebate program to help small businesses pay costs associated with property taxes and energy bills.

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Coronavirus: Ford calls out ‘bad actors’ holding private parties amid spiking COVID-19 cases

Ontario Premier Doug Ford called out “bad actors” who are flouting health restrictions in the province and holding private parties despite surging COVID-19 cases in Ontario, pleading with Ontarians to “have fun within your own household.”

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Coronavirus: Ontario launches agency to centralize procurement

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Monday a new agency that would centralize procurement, called “Supply Ontario,” which he said would streamline the government’s ability to buy personal protective equipment (PPE), or other items, and ensure the province gets the best price for bulk orders.

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More regions classified as ‘red zones’ in Ontario after coronavirus thresholds lowered

COVID-19 red zone today.The stricter public health measures come into effect in Hamilton, York and Halton regions.Toronto joined Peel Region in the red alert level — the highest short of a full lockdown — on Saturday.

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Toronto deemed ‘red zone’ starting Saturday; stricter city-imposed shutdowns in place

COVID-19 restrictions Saturday, though the city has implemented its own set of stricter rules in a bid to curb the spread of the virus.The change comes a day after Premier Doug Ford lowered the threshold for partial shutdowns in the government’s colour-coded system for pandemic rules.Toronto was to move to the most restrictive level short of a lockdown — even if the threshold remained higher.

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Ontario lockdown threat looms, more regions designated ‘red zones’

The Ontario government is moving more regions into ‘red zones’ as COVID-19 infections surge. And as Eric Sorensen reports, Premier Doug Ford says he’s not afraid to impose another lockdown.

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How Hamilton entered Ontario’s COVID-19 red level and what to expect

a number of Ontario municipalities moving into the “control” red category of the province’s new COVID-19 response framework, effective Monday.The decision was made by the Doug Ford government following a consultation with the city’s medical officer of health, Dr. Elizabeth Richardson, on Friday, according to city officials.Next week, local businesses and other facilities will see a tightening of rules for 28 days in the hopes of limiting the spread of the virus, which has now affected the lives of over 2,300 people who have tested positive for the coronavirus in Hamilton since March.

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Coronavirus: Ford says COVID-19 deaths weigh on him

When asked on Friday why he has spoken about his “heart breaking” for businesses but why he apparently doesn’t say the same about those who died during the pandemic, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said “nothing weighs more on me” than those who have died and to question him over whether the deaths have an impact on him shows in his view, “you don’t know me very well.”

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

Coronavirus: Ford responds to statement that winter break will not be extended for Ontario students

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