Coronavirus: Ontario has vaccinated more people than any other province, Ford says

Truckers paralysing the Canadian capital in anger at Covid rules show no sign of backing down, as several of the nation's provinces announced it was time to roll back restrictions that count among the world's toughest.

First nasal spray for covid-19 treatment in India: For the treatment of adult patients suffering from Covid-19, pharma company Glenmark has launched Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray (FabiSpray) in India. The nasal spray was launched by the pharma company in partnership with SaNOtize. "Phase 3 trial in India met the key endpoints and demonstrated reduction of viral load of 94 per cent in 24 hours and 99 per cent in 48 hours. Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray (NONS) was safe and well-tolerated in COVID-19 patients. Glenmark to market NONS under the brand name FabiSpray," the company said in a statement.

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ladies tights such as pantyhose on your face could reduce the risk of getting Covid, more so than masks.A major risk identified with commonly worn face masks is that they do not fit tightly enough to block viral particles from being inhaled or exhaled significantly.Cambridge University researchers have tested seven hacks to improve the fit of masks.Their new study outlined DIY hacks people have used to make masks fit better, including using rubber bands or tape.They found the most effective tactic was to wrap pantyhose around the bottom half of the face or on top of a mask.Researchers have said that this could reduce the number of viral particles by up to seven times more than a loose mask on its own by sealing the gaps around the nose and mouth.They raised that the social and physical impact of wearing tights on your face in public was "unlikely to be tolerated for an extended period of time".Tight-fitting medical masks are great at blocking out the virus, but many describe them as uncomfortable.The study raised that the most common surgical or cloth masks are far less resistant to Covid.Cambridge researchers recruited four volunteers to try seven different mask hacks - the study looked at both surgical and KN95 masks.Other methods included tying the ear bands to make the masks fit more tightly or stuffing the gaps with bandages.Participants did seven minutes of various exercises designed to mimic real-world interactions such as talking, smiling, nodding and eating.The researchers measured how well the masks fit by monitoring the filtration efficiency and calculating a 'fit factor' score.Pantyhose and cloth tape were most effective, increasing the fit factor by 27.7 and 14.7.Surgical masks performed better if worn in

Epik High frontman Tablo has tested positive for COVID-19.OURS, Epik High’s management agency, confirmed the news through a press statement released earlier today (February 9).“Tablo experienced minor symptoms on February 3 and underwent PCR testing, and his results came back negative the next day (January 4),” the agency said, as translated by Soompi. “However, he voluntarily got tested again on February 8, and his results came back positive this morning.”The statement also noted that the rest of Epik High and staff members who were recently in contact with Tablo underwent rapid antigen testing following the hip-hop artist’s diagnosis.

New Zealand anti-vaccine mandate protesters faced off with police outside parliament today, as demonstrators camped inside the Wellington legislature's grounds vowed to stay "as long as it takes".

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has announced the province’s public health restrictions will now be lifting, while a blockade of protesters demanding an end to mandates resumes at the U.S.-Canada border crossing near Coutts. Heather Yourex-West looks at the province’s plan, and whether it will be enough to satiate demonstrators.

Director Kamika Bianca Guerra-Walker joins Global News’ Linda Olsen to discuss how she is using her experiences growing up Black in Calgary and how that has inspired her art.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to press hard on the importance of COVID-19 vaccines. But Quebec Liberal MP Joël Lightbound is challenging his own government’s strategy, demanding Trudeau to stop driving up divisions and deliver a roadmap to end public health mandates.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Thousands of Sri Lankan health workers are on strike for the third consecutive day, citing several demands.The trade unions demand that the authorities eliminate existing salary disparities in the sector just as they eliminated the teacher and principal salary anomalies.Health workers across Sri Lanka including nurses, and Public Health Inspectors are on strike citing multiple demands.They resorted to the indefinite trade union action from Monday (7).As a result of the strike activities at the Colombo General Hospital, Kandy General Hospital, 24 Teaching Hospitals, 26 General Hospitals, 46 Base Hospitals, 410 District Hospitals, and 293 MOH Officers came to a complete standstill.

Coronavirus: Ontario declares 2nd state of emergency, issues stay-at-home order “Under this order, everyone must stay home and only go out for essential trips to pick up groceries, or go to medical appointments,” Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday, adding that walking pets or exercising is still permitted.The announcement left many people looking for clarification as to what they were and weren’t still permitted to do over the next month, so a government spokesperson provided some clarification on Wednesday.“Ontario is a big, diverse province,” Travis Kann explained in an email while noting that residents in the city of Toronto would have easier access to online shopping than those in more remote areas.“As such, and as we have from

Ontario government announced a state of emergency and other measures aimed at slowing the increase in coronavirus cases, additional paid sick leave supports and a ban on residential evictions were noticeably excluded.“We have a stay-at-home order and a go-to-work order, which is going to be a big problem in terms of the spread of COVID-19.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended the decision not to impose a curfew in the province as part of new COVID-19 public health restrictions, saying he believes in residents and that as soon as you tell people you’ve “lost trust” through a curfew, “you might as well throw in the white flag.” Solicitor General Sylvia Jones also argued that the stay-at-home order gives more authority to bylaw officers to enforce the measures, such as dispersing gatherings.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, asked by Global News who the responsibility falls on for the current state of the province, said Tuesday that he “takes full responsibility” for the COVID-19 situation.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Tuesday the province was entering a second state of emergency as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, effective immediately, and expected to remain in place for at least 28 days. Ford also announced a stay-at-home order effective Thursday at 12:01 a.m.

COVID-19 deaths in Ontario’s 2nd wave to exceed 1st if contacts aren’t reduced, modelling suggests “Under the declaration of a provincial emergency, the province will provide authority to all enforcement and provincial offences officers, including the Ontario Provincial Police, local police forces, bylaw officers, and provincial workplace inspectors to issue tickets to individuals who do not comply with the stay-at-home-order,” officials said in a government news release Tuesday.The province has also announced new restrictions for retailers and the construction industry.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Students will not return to in-person learning in Toronto, Peel, York, Hamilton, and Windsor

When asked by a reporter about premiers, such as Ontario’s Doug Ford and Alberta’s Jason Kenney, asking for the Canadian federal government to obtain more COVID-19 vaccines for the provinces sooner, Minister of Public Services and Procurement Anita Anand on Tuesday said she prefers to view the mass vaccinations as a “collaborative effort.”

Justin Trudeau is set to give an update on Tuesday on Canada’s coronavirus vaccine rollout, amid criticism of a slow start.Trudeau is expected to speak at 11:15 a.m., which is followed by an update from Canada’s health ministers, which will be livestreamed on this page.Ontario Premier Doug Ford claimed last week that the province was “running out” of COVID-19 vaccine doses, adding that its Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine supply is slated to run dry at the end of this week.The federal government has published its coronavirus vaccine delivery list, featuring forecasted shipment dates that outline exactly how many doses of each vaccine provinces and territories can expect, and when.— With a file from Global News’ Rachel Gilmore

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is warning the province’s upcoming COVID-19 projections could make you “fall off your chair,” as he prepares to announce tighter restrictions on Tuesday.

Premier Doug Ford warns of ‘turbulent waters’ ahead in fight against COVID-19 Southlake has been immunizing staff and designated long-term care home workers since Dec. 23.

COVID-19.A government source says officials worked on new recommendations through the weekend that will be presented to cabinet tonight.The meeting comes ahead of new COVID-19 projections that are set to be made public on Tuesday.Premier Doug Ford has said the projections are very concerning and warned of “rough waters” ahead.

— Premier Doug Ford warned that “turbulent waters” are ahead in the fight against COVID-19 on Sunday as Ontario set yet another single-day high for new diagnoses.He said the health-care system is “on the brink” of being overwhelmed as cases of the novel coronavirus continue to soar in swaths of the province.“We need to band together; we need to stick together,” Ford said in a pre-recorded video posted to Twitter.

Dominic LeBlanc says that Canada is “on track” with its coronavirus vaccine rollout, adding that provinces that claim they’re running out of doses are being “a bit simplistic.”His comments come after Ontario Premier Doug Ford warned the province is “running out” of COVID-19 vaccine doses, claiming its Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine supply is slated to run dry at the end of next week.

Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc defends his government’s efforts to procure COVID-19 vaccines, citing “daily discussions” with vaccine manufacturers to ramp up shipments.

Doug Ford pleaded with Ontario residents to follow public health advice, to stay home and to stay safe. The message comes as the premier signaled tighter restrictions, COVID-19 cases are skyrocketing and the health system is reaching a breaking point.

novel coronavirus cases were reported on Friday, marking another single-day record.At a press conference Friday, Ford said the consequences will be “more dire” if public health measures are ignored and that the provincewide shutdown might not end on Jan. 23.

Premier Doug Ford said that stricter measures will come next week as COVID-19 cases climb at an alarming rate in Ontario following days of record breaking daily totals. Travis Dhanraj has more.

Doug Ford said the province is “running out” of COVID-19 vaccines and that it’ll be out of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine doses by the end of next week.At a press conference Friday morning, Ford said he spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday night about the need for a more reliable vaccine supply. ‘Urgently need vaccine’ says Toronto’s University Health Network president on COVID-19 doses Ford said Toronto’s University Health Network will run out of its vaccine supply on Friday.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Friday that the province will be out of doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine by the end of next week, and that he is hopeful the federal government will get more vaccines. “All the progress we’ve made, getting our daily vaccine numbers up, will be lost,” Ford said.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Friday discussed COVID-19 vaccine distribution between provinces and territories, and asked Health Canada to “please approve” the AstraZeneca vaccine, which has been already approved by the U.K.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Friday that the province would be releasing COVID-19 modelling next week, calling it “a wake up call” and stating that “there will be further measures because this is getting out of control.” Ford added this is “the most serious situation” the province has been in since the start of the pandemic.

Ontario’s chief medical officer of health Dr.

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Thursday:Global News has learned that Ontario students will not be returning to the classroom on Monday, sources say.Premier Doug Ford said the announcement will be made by the province’s chief medical officer of health Dr. David Williams who has a press conference scheduled for 3 p.m.

Students return to virtual school as part of Ontario coronavirus lockdown measures “I will never, ever, ever, sacrifice our kids going back to school if the health table and the doctors are telling me not to do it,” Ford said at an unrelated event Thursday morning.“Folks, there is proof in the pudding, before the Christmas holidays we saw positivity rates of 3 per cent. Now, the information I received as of late yesterday afternoon, that has jumped 116 per cent,” Ford said.The premier continued, “As soon as we went through Christmas and we got together, we saw young children when they were going to get tested it is now at 20 per cent.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Thursday he would “never, ever, ever, sacrifice our kids going back to school if the health table and the doctors are telling me not to do it.” Ford added that one in every five children under the age of 13 is testing positive for COVID-19, and that there will be a decision made Thursday afternoon regarding schools reopening and virtual learning for students.

COVID-19 vaccine.On Wednesday, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) announced that as part of the first phase of the vaccine rollout plan, 600 older and medically vulnerable federal inmates will receive the shot, as recommended by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI).The Union of Canadian Correctional Officers (UCCO) says the pilot project will see prisons receiving 1,200 doses of the vaccine — enough to vaccinate 600 inmates with the required two doses. Federal inmates to start receiving coronavirus vaccinations this week, union says Premier Doug Ford voiced his displeasure with the vaccine plan during a COVID-19 briefing at Pearson Airport.“When I first heard it, I didn’t believe it,” Ford said.

Doug Ford says he is going to consult with the province’s medical experts on whether students should return to schools next week.He says the government will be making an announcement on the issue in the coming days.All students are currently learning online as part of a provincial lockdown but those in northern Ontario and elementary students in southern Ontario are set to return to in-person classes next week.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford reacted Wednesday to reports that federal inmates will start receiving COVID-19 vaccines on Friday, criticizing the federal government for prioritizing the vaccinations of “the most dangerous criminals in the entire country” ahead of long-term care patients and other vulnerable Canadians.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford reiterated his previous claims Wednesday that he had not known ahead of time about former finance minister Rod Phillips’ decision to travel to St.

Thornhill MPP Gila Martow is facing criticism for spending part of the Christmas holiday at her family cottage about 130 kilometres away near Peterborough amid the Ontario COVID-19 crisis.Last week, Ajax MPP Rod Phillips resigned his position as Ontario finance minister, the second most powerful job in the cabinet. Phillips had flown to St.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is promising to ramp-up COVID-19 vaccinations for the most vulnerable. Travis Dhanraj has more.

An MPP who defied Doug Ford’s plea not to travel unless necessary spent Christmas at her family cottage. As Seán O’Shea reports, her son held a party at the cottage on New Year’s eve.

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Monday.Anita Quidangen was given her second shot today at Toronto’s University Health Network.Quidangen says she hopes others will follow in her footsteps as the province continues its rollout of two COVID-19 vaccines.Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who was present as Quidangen and four others were set to receive their second dose, acknowledged there have been “a few bumps in the road” in the province’s immunization campaign.But he says the program is ramping up and there should be a “significant difference” in the next few weeks.

COVID-19 vaccine.Anita Quidangen was given her second shot today at Toronto’s University Health Network.Quidangen says she hopes others will follow in her footsteps as the province continues its rollout of two COVID-19 vaccines. Ontario reports nearly 3,300 new coronavirus cases, 29 deaths Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who was present as Quidangen and four others were set to receive their second dose, acknowledged there have been “a few bumps in the road” in the province’s immunization campaign.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]But he says the program is ramping up and there should be a “significant difference” in the next few weeks.As of 8 p.m.

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Thursday.Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips has resigned from his position in cabinet after returning home from a personal trip to the Caribbean during the coronavirus pandemic.Premier Doug Ford released a statement Thursday, just hours after Phillips arrived back in Canada, saying he had accepted the minister’s resignation.“At a time when the people of Ontario have sacrificed so much, today’s resignation is a demonstration that our government takes seriously our obligation to hold ourselves to a higher standard,” Ford said.

Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips arrived at Pearson International Airport on Thursday and was met by reporters seeking answers for his vacation abroad during the province-wide COVID-19 lockdown. Phillips called it a “dumb, dumb mistake” and said the premier “has far more important things to do” when asked why he didn’t tell Premier Doug Ford of his excursion.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford reacted on Wednesday to Finance Minister Rod Phillips being out of the country since mid-December.

COVID-19 on Wednesday, raising its total case count to 5,828.Active cases in the region have jumped by 25 from the previous day to 543. That includes 38 people in the hospital with 11 of those being in an intensive care unit. Doug Ford says he knew of finance minister’s trip 2 weeks ago, should have asked him to return then The death toll of 165 remains unchanged from the previous day.Another 92 people have recovered from the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.