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Trucker protests: Protesters vow to protect National War Memorial in Ottawa after removal of fencing

Purported veterans and supporters of the so-called “Freedom convoy” removed fencing protecting the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Saturday. A police officer can be seen telling the demonstrators they would be responsible for taking care of the memorial, according to Global News’ Abigail Bimman, who was on the ground at the time.

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Convoy vehicles break through RCMP barricades as B.C. border crossing effectively closed

#FreedomConvoy #vancouver#military pic.twitter.com/XhnXUyDUaY— WaiverHunter (@WaiverHunter) February 12, 2022RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Elenore Sturko said late Saturday afternoon a group of vehicles, including a large truck with a military-style paint job, broke through a police blockade and over a median heading the wrong way on the northbound side of the road.It appears to be some type of, maybe military surplus … it’s not anything with the government of Canada, it’s a vehicle that is painted and lifted and looks to be a military type style, and that was one of the first vehicles to break over the median and past police barriers,” Sturko said.UPDATE #BCHwy15 – CLOSED in both directions between 8th Ave and 1st Ave due to a public demonstration.

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More than 49,000 boosters given yesterday; 810 community cases; 32 in hospital

The sharp increase in new cases today is another reminder that, as expected, the highly transmissible Omicron variant is now spreading in our communities as we have seen in other countries.

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Traffic Alert for motorists using Colombo – Horana Rd

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police announced that the movement of traffic will be restrict along the Colombo – Horana Road as a result of the development of the Bokundara Bridge in Piliyandala.From the 13th of February 2022 until further notice, two lanes will be open for vehicles to travel to Colombo from 6 AM to 3 PM daily, and one lane to travel to Horana during that time.Further, from 3 PM to 6 PM, two lanes will be open to travel to Horana while one lane will be open to travel to Colombo.In addition, from 6 AM to 9 AM and 4 PM to 8 PM, all heavy vehicles, excluding passenger transport buses, will not be allowed to enter these roads.Sri Lanka Police requested the general public to use the following alternatives to avoid inconveniences.* Horana to Colombo : Proceed to Galle Road from Piliyandala and then move to Colombo.* Horana to Werahera : Proceed to Ratmalana via Galle Road and then use Borupana Road to access Werahera* Colombo to Horana : Proceed to Maharagama from Boralesgamuwa and use the Maharagama Piliyandala Road.

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Covid-19 isolation and stepdown centre set to open at Citywest

The HSE is preparing to open a coronavirus isolation and stepdown facility at Dublin's Citywest hotel and conference centre with the ability to accommodate over 1,000 people.

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Canada at critical juncture in coronavirus battle: Canada’s top health official

Canada’s chief public health officer says the country has reached a critical juncture in its life and death struggle with COVID-19.

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Peterborough police to fine people, businesses not complying with COVID-19 quarantine, closure orders

Peterborough police and area OPP officers say they will issue fines to people and businesses that do not comply with federal and provincial laws invoked to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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1 new case of COVID-19 in Hastings, Prince Edward counties, total rises to 6

Ontario’s Hastings Prince Edward Public Health says there are now a total of six positive cases of the novel coronavirus in their catchment area.

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Ottawa Public Health now investigating 75 confirmed coronavirus cases

Ottawa Public Health says it’s now investigating 75 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the city.

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University and college residences part of COVID-19 plan in Kingston

KFL&A Public Health says they are working on plans to house COVID-19 patients in residences at Kingston’s post-secondary institutions, if the need arrise.

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16 total cases of COVID-19 in Kingston region, 3 with no close-contacts, recent travel history

KFL&A Public Health says there are now 16 cases of COVID-19 in the Kingston region.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Canada now stands at 3409 total cases, 35 total deaths

Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam said that as of Thursday morning, there are 3409 active vases of COVID-19 in Canada, with 35 total deaths. Tam said over 158,000 people in Canada have been tested for the virus.

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First hospitalized case of COVID-19 in Peterborough: health unit

Peterborough Public Health says it has its first hospitalized case of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.

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March 25: No new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ottawa

OTTAWA -- Ottawa recorded no new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday morning, according to the latest data from Ontario's ministry of health.

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Coronavirus: Man in his 90s becomes first Ottawa resident to die from COVID-19

Ottawa Public Health says a man in his 90s is the first person in the city to die from COVID-19 since the coronavirus outbreak began.

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Coronavirus: T-shirts with portraits of Canada’s top doctors on sale for charity

A Calgary business has released three limited edition T-shirts featuring some of Canada’s top doctors, who have become the faces of government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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First positive COVID-19 case confirmed in Oxford County, Ont.

Ontario’s Southwestern Public Health has confirmed a second positive case of COVID-19 in the region, the first in Oxford County.

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Peterborough to open emergency shelter, re-open select daycares for essential workers amid COVID-19 crisis

Peterborough Public Health says some daycares in the city will be re-opening to support essential workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus 'game changer' as home test kits will show if you have already had virus

The public will be able to conduct "game-changer" coronavirus antibody tests at home within a matter of days, MPs has been told.

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Health care professionals at 2 clinics test positive for COVID-19 in KFL&A region

KFL&A Public Health says two health care facilities in their catchment area have had health care professionals test positive for the novel coronavirus.

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A 2nd wave of COVID-19 is possible. Here’s what that means for Canada

As countries around the world continue to work tirelessly to contain the spread of COVID-19, health officials have already warned that a second wave of the novel coronavirus that causes the disease could be imminent.

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No new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ottawa

OTTAWA -- Ottawa recorded no new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday morning, according to the latest data from Ontario's ministry of health.

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Coronavirus: 2 new confirmed COVID-19 cases brings Peterborough-area total to 7

Peterborough Public Health says two more confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported on Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases in the region to seven.

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Coronavirus home tests could be available ‘in a matter of days’

People will soon be able to find out whether or not they have coronavirus with the launch of new antibody tests which can be done at home.

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Coronavirus: Testing backlog linked to shortage of essential chemicals

Regions across Canada are ramping up efforts to identify people with COVID-19 but some labs are facing a backlog due to diminishing supplies of essential chemicals needed for tests.

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Interim Guidance for Public Health Professionals Managing People With COVID-19 in Home Care and Isolation Who Have Pets or Other Animals

This interim guidance is for public health professionals managing the home care and isolation of people with COVID-19 who have pets or other animals (including service or working animals) in the same home. The intent of this guidance is to facilitate preparedness and establish practices that can help people and animals stay safe and healthy..

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Coronavirus: 2 Guelph General Hospital employees test positive for COVID-19

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health says two employees at Guelph General Hospital have contracted the novel coronavirus.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Is Canada considering using phone tracking to enforce social distancing?

Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Dr. Theresa Tam was asked on Tuesday morning whether Canada was considering using cellphone tracking technology to ensure Canadians are obeying shutdown and social distancing recommendations.

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Coronavirus outbreak: What are the biggest risk factors for those under 50?

Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Dr. Theresa Tam outlined for reporters Friday when some people under the age of 50 who contract COVID-19 experience only mild symptoms, while other experience dire or even fatal consequences in some cases.

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Coronavirus outbreak: 2176 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada, 25 deaths

Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Dr. Theresa Tam confirmed on Tuesday that the current total number of COVID-19 cases in Canada now stands at 2176, with 25 having been killed.

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Coronavirus: Guelph’s 1st COVID-19 case confirmed at St. Joseph’s Health Centre

Public Health officials say a man in his 80s has become the first case of the novel coronavirus in Guelph.

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Public health officials warning of more overdose calls in Belleville after 2 deaths in the last week

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health says Belleville police have been dealing with more overdose calls during the last week and have responded to two deaths caused by overdose since March 16.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Dr. Theresa Tam warns against the use of untested drugs to treat COVID-19

Canada’s top public health official is warning against the use of untested drugs to treat COVID-19 amid buzz around the potential effectiveness of an anti-malaria medication.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Ontario Public Health says 308 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province

Associate Medical Officer of Health for Toronto Public Health Dr. Barbara Yaffe told reporters Monday afternoon at Queen’s Park that the current total for COVID-19 cases in the province now stands at 308.

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Coronavirus: Dr. Tam cautions against untested drugs after Trump’s chloroquine comments

OTTAWA — Canada’s top public health official is warning against the use of untested drugs to treat COVID-19 amid buzz around the potential effectiveness of an anti-malaria medication.

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4 new COVID-19 cases in Kingston region, total up to 8: public health

KFL&A Public Health says there are four new cases of the novel coronavirus in their catchment area.

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No additional cases of coronavirus in Peterborough; public health urges vigilant social distancing

Peterborough Public Health says there were no additional positive cases of COVID-19 reported over the weekend but says that does not mean it’s time for complacency.

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Public health officials confirm 1st COVID-19 case in Wellington County

Public health officials say a 66-year-old man has become the first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus in Wellington County.

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Toronto paramedic, homeless person among active coronavirus cases in city

Toronto Public Health says they are actively investigating new coronavirus cases and that the city currently has 153 cases.

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‘All it takes is one slip’: Impassioned pleas from the coronavirus front lines

The number of deaths from the new coronavirus has topped 10,000 around the world, as of March 20, with more and more countries closing their borders and encouraging people to stay indoors.

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3 new COVID-19 cases in Ottawa, 2 contracted through ‘close-contact’

Ontario has released new numbers of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province, with three of the newly-confirmed 50 provincial cases released Friday coming from Ottawa.

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Waterloo Region confirms 2 new coronavirus cases, total rises to 14 active cases

Region of Waterloo Public Health has announced two new cases of the novel coronavirus, including a man in his 70s who is now hospitalized.

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Coronavirus: Canada’s top doctor says could be months to see if distancing works

OTTAWA — Canada’s top doctor says it might be months until we know whether social distancing measures being employed across the country are slowing the spread of COVID-19.

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Could Canada enforce coronavirus self-isolation? Legal experts say yes

Over the past week, Canadian officials have urged the public to practice social distancing, self-isolate and quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic — but what happens if that advice is ignored?

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Hastings Prince Edward Public Health announces 1st case of coronavirus in the area

One person has tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the Hastings and Prince Edward counties area.

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US Public Health chief asks Kylie Jenner to help encourage young people to stay indoors amid outbreak

The US Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams has called on reality TV star Kylie Jenner to help young people understand the gravity of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Canada’s health officer says they are counting on Canadians to do the right thing around self-quarantine

Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Dr. Theresa Tam addressed if more extreme measures should be taken if people are not following the rules around quarantine, but pointed out that she is counting on Canadians to do the right thing.

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Drive-thru COVID-19 assessment clinic opens in Orangeville

A drive-thru COVID-19 assessment clinic has opened in Orangeville outside of Headwaters Health Care Centre amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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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 outbreak: Canada has conducted nearly 120,000 COVID-19 tests, Dr. Tam says

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