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: What do the best and worst case scenarios for Canada look like?

Patty Hajdu, Canada’s Minister of Health, and Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, were both ased on Wednesday to offer their professional assessments of what a “best case” and a “worst-case” scenario looks like for Canada as it continue to grapple with the outbreak of COVId-19.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Canada healthcare system can’t handle a surge in COVID-19 cases, ministers say

Patty Hajdu, Canada’s Minister of Health, and Chief public health officer of Canada Dr. Theresa Tam told reporters Wednesday that the health care system has the potential to be overwhelmed in all of the COVID-19 scenarios projected by the federal government.

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Coronavirus outbreak: 9017 cases, 105 deaths total in Canada

Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, provided an update to the media on Wednesday as to the total number of COVID-19 cases in Canada as of that morning, as well as the total numbers of deaths thus far.

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Coronavirus: COVID-19 outbreak declared at Orangeville, Ont., hospital

Public health officials say a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Headwaters Health Care Centre in Orangeville, Ont. after five healthcare workers and a patient tested positive for the novel 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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Public health unit reports Ottawa’s 3rd COVID-19-related death

COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus, has claimed the life of a third person in Ottawa, the local public health unit said Tuesday.

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Coronavirus outbreak: 7708 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Canada, 89 total deaths

Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Dr. Theresa Tam told reporters Tuesday that as of 9:00 am eastern that day, there were 7708 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 89 deaths.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Is Canada prepared if too many healthcare workers contract COVID-19?

Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Dr. Theresa Tam told reporters Tuesday that the principal focus of the federal government is to protect front line healthcare workers from contracting COVID-19 at all.

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Coronavirus: Can we go hiking? Canadians are getting mixed messages

There aren’t many things Canadians can responsibly do outside the home as the novel coronavirus spreads across the country.

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Coronavirus: 13 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Guelph

There are now 13 people in Guelph believed to have contracted COVID-19, according to public health officials.

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8 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

OTTAWA -- There are eight new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa.

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Coronavirus crisis to 'get worse' over coming weeks before decline in cases, says Government’s scientific chief

The coronavirus crisis in the UK will 'get worse over the next couple of weeks' before cases then start to decrease, according to the Government's chief scientific adviser.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Dr. Tam says Canada entering crucial week in COVID-19 fight

Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Dr. Theresa Tam told reporters Sunday how, in her opinion, Canada was entering a crucial week inn the fight to contain COVID-19.

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Kingston COVID-19 numbers more than double over the weekend, rising from 17 to 35

KFL&A Public Health has announced a total of 35 cases of the novel coronavirus disease COVID-19 in the Kingston region.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Quebec cases rise to 2,840, deaths remain at 22

Quebec Premier Francois Legault returned on Sunday alongside Public Health director Dr. Horacio Arruda to deliver and update on the amount of COVID-19 cases in the province.

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

Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Dr. Theresa Tam told reporters that health officials have tested nearly 120,000 people for COVID-19 in Canada since the outbreak began.

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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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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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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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