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Ambassador Bridge protest blockade disrupts car manufacturing sector

As protesters remain at the Ambassador Bridge, the blockade disrupting the busiest border crossing between Canada and the U.S. is taking a toll on economies on both sides.

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Covid-19 Ayrshire: List of next week's vaccination drop-ins as residents urged to roll up sleeves for jabs

Ayrshire residents are being urged to roll up their sleeves for Covid-19 vaccination jabs.

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Ontario on track to remove ‘almost all restrictions’ on businesses ‘very soon,’ Doug Ford says

Doug Ford says the province is on track to “very soon” lift “almost all” COVID-related restrictions on businesses.The premier made the remarks during a press conference Friday morning, where he declared a state of emergency in the province due to ongoing protests and blockades, sparked by opposition to COVID-19 measures.Ford said he understands many people are frustrated, but urged the “illegal occupation” in Ottawa and at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor to end.“There’s no doubt these were the right decisions,” Ford said of his government’s move to impose measures in a bid to combat COVID-19. Timeline to lift all COVID-19 measures in Ontario coming soon, top doctor says “There’s no doubt they protected our hospitals from collapse and saved lives.

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COVID-19: MLHU reports 3 deaths, LHSC has 87 COVID inpatients

Middlesex-London Health Unit reported three deaths and 117 COVID-19 cases on Friday, compared with three deaths and 122 cases last Friday.The deaths involved three women in their 70s, 80s and 90s. The woman in her 90s was associated with a long-term care home. LHSC, meanwhile, is caring for 87 inpatients with COVID-19, 20 of whom are in adult critical care.As noted, LHSC is caring for 87 COVID-19 inpatients, with 20 inpatients in adult critical care.

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With low COVID vaccine uptake, rural US bore brunt of Delta surge

Rural US counties with low COVID-19 vaccination rates had 2.4 times more infections per 100,000 people than urban counties amid the summer 2021 Delta surge, according to a study published yesterday in JAMA Network Open.

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Reality check on Alberta politicians’ statements on schools, COVID-19 transmission and vaccines

#AbEd #AbLeg pic.twitter.com/NIDW973Tg0— Adriana LaGrange (@AdrianaLaGrange) February 10, 2022Dr. Chris Mody, head of the department of microbiology, immunology and infectious disease at the University of Calgary, said there’s no data to suggest children “pose absolutely no threat” as the education minister claimed.However, Mody said the correlation between symptom severity and viral load taken with the observations that children tend to have less severe symptoms could mean children have less viral load with a COVID-19 infection, with a caveat.

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FDA postpones advisory meeting on COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. regulators on Friday put the brakes on their push to speed Pfizer's COVID-19 to children under 5, creating major uncertainty about how soon the shots could become available.The Food and Drug Administration had urged Pfizer and its partner BioNTech to apply for authorization of extra-low doses of its vaccine for the youngest children before studies were even finished — citing the toll the omicron variant has taken on children.Kids between the ages of 5 and 11 are now eligible to get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.Next week, FDA advisers were supposed to publicly debate if youngsters should starting getting two shots before it's clear if they'd actually need a third.But Friday, the FDA reversed course and said it had become clear it needed to wait for data on how well that third shot works for this age group.

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‘10 Truths About Love’: Watch the ‘timeless’ rom-com on Tubi for Valentine’s Day

Los Angeles - Love is in the air — well, on Tubi it is! FOX’s free streaming platform kicks off its Valentine’s Day slate with "10 Truths About Love," a new original rom-com starring Camilla Belle and David LaFontaine. Written by frequent romance scribe Shannon Latimer ("A Whirlwind Wedding," "Ghosts of Christmas Past"), the feel-good movie features a thriving romance columnist Carina (Belle) who thinks she’s got her love life all figured out — until her longtime boyfriend unexpectedly breaks up with her.Meanwhile, Carina’s editor hires a new writer, Liam (Lafontaine), to work with her and give the column a male perspective. Subsequently, the two clash over their approach, but to prove himself, Liam offers to help Carina get her ex-boyfriend back.

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76ers wait on Harden's debut following big trade for Simmons

James Harden #13 of the Brooklyn Nets passes the ball against the Sacramento Kings during the second half of their game at Golden 1 Center on February 02, 2022 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by d CAMDEN, N.J. - The oversized Ben Simmons magazine cover that hung inside the 76ers' training complex was gone.The former MVP acquired for the one-time franchise guard? Well, James Harden wasn't in town, either, and his debut for Philadelphia is on hold at least until next week.But yet another new era is soon set to begin for the Sixers as they chase their first NBA title since 1983, this time with the superstar pairing of Harden and MVP candidate Joel Embiid.The clock is ticking for Harden to win a championship.Harden, though, will not play for the Sixers in games Friday and Saturday night, and he won't play until he's evaluated this weekend by the team's performance staff.The earliest Harden could play for Philly is at home Tuesday against Boston.

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White House urges Americans to leave Ukraine in next ‘24 to 48’ hours; Russian invasion could be days away

WASHINGTON - The White House is urging Americans to leave Ukraine in next "24 to 48 hours," warning U.S. won't rescue civilians if Russia invades.The White House has expressed increasing alarm about the prospects of a war, and Biden has been looking to solidify support among European allies for economy-jarring sanctions against Russia if it moves further with an invasion.KHARKIV REGION, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 10, 2022 - Soldiers operate a military vehicle during the drills of the Ivan Sirko 92nd Mechanised Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Kharkiv Region, northeastern Ukraine.

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Canada trucker protest: Ontario declares state of emergency over truck blockades

TORONTO - Canadian authorities Friday turned up the legal and public pressure on protesters to lift their blockades in Ottawa and at the U.S. border, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warning: "This unlawful activity has to end and it will end."Federal, provincial and local officials moved simultaneously on different fronts to break the standoff, which began with truckers and others angry over the country's COVID-19 restrictions and has morphed into a broader attack from the right on Trudeau and his Liberal government, cheered on by conservatives in the U.S."We heard you.

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COVID and Americans' Trust in Government

The Lancet, in part using Gallup World Poll data, demonstrated a significant correlation between trust in government and COVID-19 infections. The review looked at COVID-related outcomes, trust in government and interpersonal trust (along with many other variables) across 177 countries.

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Queen's Covid scare sparks debate over role that could see Andrew step in for monarch

The Queen's recent Covid-19 scare has sparked debate over which royals should be allowed to step in for her if she is unable to fulfil her duties.

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Manitoba COVID-19 hospitalizations slowly on the decline

COVID-19 update, health officials said Friday the strain on Manitoba hospitals is slowly easing.According to the province, six Manitobans were checked out of hospital putting the number of those receiving care at 656. The ICU also went down by one, leaving the number of occupants at 41.

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Toronto officials prepare for weekend protests against COVID-19 measures

COVID-19 measures.Queen’s Park Circle was closed on Wednesday and remains blocked off from Bloor Street to College Street.College Street is also closed between Yonge and Bay streets.“Our objectives have and continue to be the public safety and to limit disruption to the city and its residents as much as possible,” Toronto police Chief James Ramer said at a press conference Friday updating plans on preparations for the protests. Roads closed around Queen’s Park in Toronto due to possible demonstration “We will continue to have a large police presence in and around the downtown core and in other areas around the city.

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Substitute teacher removed from Farmington High School after making racist comment toward Black student

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (FOX 2) - A substitute teacher was recorded making a racist comment toward a Black student Thursday at Farmington High School."I was touching the teacher’s mic. I probably shouldn’t have been doing it," Keichean Wilson said.

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Archdiocese of Philadelphia to make masks optional for students, staff in suburban county schools

PHILADELPHIA - The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced major changes to its COVID-19 protocols and masking policy on Friday afternoon. The use of masks will be optional for students and staff in elementary schools and high schools operated by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties beginning Feb.

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Two men wanted for robbery of Philadelphia Metro PCS, police say

PHILADELPHIA - Officers with Philadelphia police are asking for the public’s help to identify two men who allegedly robbed a Metro PCS in January. According to police, the robbery took place at the store on the 4600 block Frankford Avenue on Jan. 19, 2022 around 3:54 p.m. Police said the men entered the store with a gun and went to the counter and asked for money. After taking money, the men were last seen on Frankford Avenue. Police are searching for two suspects they say robbed a Metro PCS in Philadelphia on Jan.

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Guelph down to 11 hospital patients with COVID-19, 2 active outbreaks

Guelph General Hospital is reporting Friday that it is treating 11 patients who have tested positive for COVID-19, while 17 staff members are off work due to the virus.Since Feb. 1, the number of patients has dropped by 17, while the number of staff away has dropped by 13.

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Ottawa vows update on COVID-19 border rules next week: ‘The worst is behind us’

COVID-19 border measures and expect to announce changes to the rules next week, said federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos.Duclos spoke in a pandemic update alongside Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s chief public health officer, who said the worst of this wave appears to be over.“Canada is past the peak of the Omicron wave,” Tam said, in a press conference that saw officials offering more information on a decline in cases across the country after roughly 20 to 25 per cent of the country became infected by the Omicron variant.“The worst is behind us,” Duclos added.Officials also emphasized that the highly infectious nature of Omicron means border controls have a limited impact because cases are already transmitting in Canadian communities.But they said it remains important to be aware that any changes may have to be reassessed in the event of future variants, and that the coronavirus will likely continue evolving.“Unfortunately, there may be more surprises,” said Duclos.The rapid spread of Omicron across the country began in late November 2021 and saw cases surge to record highs, sparking the imposition of tougher lockdowns in a bid to slow the spread.

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University of Alberta public health faculty calls plan to phase out COVID-19 restrictions ‘reckless’

COVID-19 health measures in the province, saying it could prolong the pandemic.In an open letter sent to Premier Jason Kenney and top-ranking United Conservative officials, about 25 people with varied experience in public health, infectious diseases and social epidemiology say the government is using selective data to support its desired policies. Alberta business group slams decision to eliminate COVID-19 vaccine passport program The letter comes after an announcement Tuesday from Premier Jason Kenney that detailed a phased approach to drop all COVID-19 public health measures in the province.Alberta’s vaccine passport program has now ended and masking requirements for children under 12 are to end Monday, with most remaining measures to be lifted in March.The letter also says the group is concerned the government is removing freedoms from municipalities, post-secondary institutions and school boards to make risk-informed decisions to protect public health.They say it is a “reckless” plan considering waning immunity after two vaccine doses, slow uptake for third doses and lagging vaccination of Alberta children.

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Trucker protests: Ontario declares state of emergency

Premier Doug Ford says he is declaring a state of emergency in Ontario and will enact emergency orders to end the protests that have crippled Ottawa for the last two weeks and have recently blocked the land border crossing in Windsor.

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Super Bowl 2022: Coin toss will honor women, inclusion in sports

Helmets of the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals sit in front of the Lombardi Trophy. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) INGLEWOOD - Regardless of how the coin lands on the field of SoFi Stadium Sunday afternoon, it'll be an historic moment.

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Waukesha parade attack: Darrell Brooks pleads not guilty, more charges

WAUKESHA, Wis. - A Milwaukee man accused of killing six people and injuring dozens more when he drove an SUV through a suburban Christmas parade pleaded not guilty Friday to scores of criminal charges.Darrell Brooks Jr., 39, entered the pleas to 77 charges, including six counts of homicide and multiple counts of reckless endangerment, during a court appearance that lasted less than five minutes. Brooks' attorneys filed for a change of venue in the case on Thursday, but it's not clear when that motion will be considered.

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Ontario reports 554 new coronavirus cases, most in Toronto, Ottawa and Peel Region

reporting 554 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the provincial total to 51,085.Tuesday’s case count is a decrease from Monday which saw 700 cases and marked a new record for daily infections.According to Tuesday’s provincial report, 251 new cases were recorded in Toronto, 106 in Ottawa, 79 in Peel Region, and 43 in York Region.All other public health units in Ontario reported 15 or fewer cases. ‘Ontario is now in the 2nd wave of COVID-19’: Premier Doug Ford says Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said nearly 38,400 tests were processed in the last 24 hours.

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Coronavirus: Don’t want to return to Phase 2 ‘unless we absolutely have to,’ Elliott says

Asked about the Ontario Hospital Association’s request to move certain regions in the province back to Phase 2, Ontario’s Health Minister Christine Elliott said Monday that the government doesn’t want to move back a phase “unless we absolutely have to.” She said the province has taken steps to curb the spread of the virus.

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Ontario reports 700 new coronavirus cases, highest daily infections ever recorded

reporting 700 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday, marking a new record for the most daily infections ever recorded in the province.The last highest case number was on April 24 when 640 cases were reported, however, only 12,295 tests were completed on that day.Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said more than 41,100 tests were processed in the last 24 hours. A total of 3,849,337 tests have been completed since the pandemic began.

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New COVID-19 cases surge in Ottawa amid massive jump provincewide

OTTAWA -- Ontario health officials are reporting 89 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa amid a major surge in the province.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Sept. 27

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Sunday:Ontario reported 491 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Sunday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 49,831.It’s the biggest single-day increase in cases since May 2 when 511 were reported.“Locally, there are 137 new cases in Toronto with 131 in Peel, 58 in Ottawa and 58 in York Region,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Twitter.“Sixty-three per cent of today’s cases are in people under the age of 40.”Elliott said more than 42,500 additional tests have been completed, which is among all-time highs.

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New COVID-19 cases in Ottawa back above 50 after two-day dip

OTTAWA -- Ontario health officials are reporting 58 new COVID-19 cases in Ottawa on Sunday.

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Ontario reports nearly 500 new coronavirus cases marking biggest increase in almost 5 months

coronavirus on Sunday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 49,831.It’s the biggest single-day increase in cases since May 2 when 511 were reported.“Locally, there are 137 new cases in Toronto with 131 in Peel, 58 in Ottawa and 58 in York Region,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Twitter.“Sixty-three per cent of today’s cases are in people under the age of 40.” 7 people linked to Toronto restaurant test positive, around 1,700 possibly exposed Elliott said more than 42,500 additional tests have been completed, which is among all-time highs. Over 65,000 remain under investigation.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Sept. 26

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Saturday:Ontario reported 435 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 49,340.It marks a slight increase compared to the previous two days when 409 cases were reported on each day.“Locally, there are 131 new cases in Toronto with 110 in Peel and 45 in Ottawa,” Health Minister Christine Elliott noted on Twitter.“Sixty-four per cent of today’s cases are in people under the age of 40.”More than 43,200 additional tests were completed, marking a single-day record for the province.

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Ontario reports 435 new coronavirus cases after record number of tests completed

coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 49,340.It marks a slight increase to the previous two days when 409 cases were reported on each day.“Locally, there are 131 new cases in Toronto with 110 in Peel and 45 in Ottawa,” Health Minister Christine Elliott noted on Twitter.“Sixty-four per cent of today’s cases are in people under the age of 40.” Canada surpasses 150,000 coronavirus cases Elliott said more than 43,200 additional tests were completed, which is a single-day record for the province.

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Ontario reports 409 new coronavirus cases, almost half recorded in Toronto

reporting 409 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday, bringing the provincial total to 48,905.Friday’s case count is the exact same number of cases also reported on Thursday. Five out of the last seven days have recorded cases in the 400s.According to Friday’s provincial report, 204 new cases were recorded in Toronto, 66 in Peel Region, 40 in Ottawa and 33 in York Region.All other public health units in Ontario reported 15 or fewer cases.

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Coronavirus: Ontario COVID-19 testing investment will ‘significantly expand’ testing capacity, reduce wait times, Health Minister says

Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Thursday that the province’s investment into COVID-19 testing will “significantly expand” testing capacity, as well as improve access and reduce wait times.

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Mayor Ed Holder appeals to province over dire need for expanded COVID-19 testing

COVID-19 testing to pharmacies” in the region.On Wednesday, Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott and Premier Doug Ford unveiled details of a plan to have pharmacies offer testing as part of the province’s fall preparedness plan.

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82 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Thursday, second highest one-day total since start of the pandemic

OTTAWA -- Ontario's Ministry of Health is reporting 82 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa today, the second highest one-day spike in COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.

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Ontario reports 409 new coronavirus cases with most in Toronto-area, Ottawa

reporting 409 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Thursday, bringing the provincial total to 48,496.Thursday’s case count is a jump back into the 400s after Wednesday saw 335 new cases. Ontario cases have been, overall, on the upward trend over the last couple weeks.According to Thursday’s provincial report, 151 new cases were recorded in Toronto, 82 in Ottawa, 46 in Peel Region, 34 in York Region and 26 in Waterloo.All other public health units in Ontario reported 15 or fewer cases.

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Staff member of Premier Doug Ford’s tour team tests positive for coronavirus

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says a junior member of his tour team has tested positive for coronavirus.Ford posted the news on his Twitter account Thursday morning.“I had no close contact or prolonged exposure to them and will therefore closely monitor my symptoms and take appropriate action as needed,” Ford said in his tweet. Part 3 of Ontario’s fall COVID-19 pandemic preparedness plan to be released “I wish this member of my team a speedy and safe recovery.”Ford is scheduled to have a press conference at 12 p.m.

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Part 3 of Ontario’s fall COVID-19 pandemic preparedness plan to be released

pandemic preparedness plan today.Health Minister Christine Elliott’s office has confirmed the announcement will provide spending details related to testing and case and contact management.The premier has already announced the province will launch a bolstered flu shot campaign in the coming weeks in a bid to keep hospital capacity down.

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Ontario reports 335 new coronavirus cases, 69% under the age of 40

reporting 335 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the provincial total to 48,087.Wednesday’s case count is a decrease from Tuesday which saw 478 new cases. Ontario cases have been, overall, on the upward trend over the last couple weeks.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]According to Wednesday’s provincial report, 102 new cases were recorded in Toronto, 79 in Peel Region, 65 in Ottawa, and 30 in York Region.All other public health units in Ontario reported 15 or fewer cases.

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Ontario reports 478 new coronavirus cases, largest 1-day jump since early May

reporting 478 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the provincial total to 47,752.Tuesday’s case count is another increase from Monday which saw 425 new cases, and marks the highest one-day increase since May 2. Ontario cases have been on the upward trend over the last couple weeks.According to Tuesday’s provincial report, 153 new cases were recorded in Toronto, 95 in Peel Region, 90 in Ottawa, 27 in both York Region and Waterloo, and 16 in Durham Region.All other public health units in Ontario reported 15 or fewer cases.

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Ontario government to announce fall COVID-19 plan

COVID-19 fall preparedness plan today.Premier Doug Ford has promised the plan will help the province grapple with a possible second wave of the novel coronavirus.The strategy comes as daily virus case counts continue to climb to levels not seen for months in Ontario.Ford has been under pressure to release the updated plan as opposition politicians say it should have come weeks earlier.

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Ontario government promises shorter line-ups for COVID-19 testing

Across Ontario, lining up to get tested for COVID-19 can take hours. Premier Doug Ford and Health Minister Christine Elliott promised the province is cutting down on wait times while ramping up testing. Miranda Anthistle reports.

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Coronavirus: Ontario health minister says fall plan includes reaching 50k daily test capacity

Ontario’s Deputy Premier and Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Monday that the province will be unveiling a fall preparedness plan starting on Tuesday, saying that its been in the works for months now and will include increased testing that is projected to reach a maximum capacity of 50,000 tests per day.

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Ford says Ontario’s COVID-19 2nd-wave strategy to be outlined Tuesday

COVID-19 tomorrow.Ford has been promising the strategy for several weeks as virus case counts have steadily increased. Ontario reports 425 new coronavirus cases with majority in Toronto-area, Ottawa Health Minister Christine Elliott says some elements of the plan are already being implemented, including a ramp-up in testing.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]She says a second wave will be more complicated to respond to because of flu season and the need to address the province’s surgery backlog.

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Ontario reports 425 new coronavirus cases with majority in Toronto-area, Ottawa

reporting 425 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday, bringing the provincial total to 47,274.Monday’s case count is a significant jump from Sunday which saw 365 new cases and is the highest one-day increase since early June.According to Monday’s provincial report, 175 new cases were recorded in Toronto, 84 in Peel Region, 60 in Ottawa and 20 in York Region.All other public health units in Ontario reported 15 or fewer cases.

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Ontario reports 365 new coronavirus cases after over 40K tests completed

coronavirus on Sunday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 46,849.It marks a drop compared to Saturday when 407 cases were reported.

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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

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