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

COLOMBO (News 1st); President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that the nature or extent of the challenges will not matter in fulfilling the promises made to the people.He noted that development activities continue in the country while taking necessary steps to control the COVID-19 pandemic.The President also pointed out that the economy, which had been collapsed for nearly two years, is gradually recovering.The President made these remarks participating in the first round of discussions in a series of sessions with professionals representing various fields, held at the President’s House on Friday (11).The professionals who participated in the discussion said that they are further committed to make the national programme a success by giving the necessary strength to achieve the goals desired by the President, said a statement.The professionals vehemently rejected the allegations spread by some sections with the objective of achieving narrow political agendas, the statement added.Experts in the field said that the new approach to agriculture initiated by the President is being continuously supported by the researchers and entrepreneurs who are engaged full time in these fields, further noted the statement.Representatives from a wide range of fields, including education, policy, sociology, agriculture, research, water and renewable energy, medical, engineering and innovation, were present at the discussion with the President.Ministers, State Ministers, Members of Parliament, the Governor of the Central Bank, the Secretary to the President, the Principal Advisor to the President and many others were also present.

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Ontario hospital on Saturday with COVID-19, as the province continues to battle the pandemic.New data released by the province on Feb. 12 suggests a drop in the number of people in hospital from the previous day.

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were discharged in the past twenty four hours taking the total to 10,31,304.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford responded to questions Wednesday about Education Minister Stephen Lecce’s statement that winter break for students will not be extended amid the COVID-19 pandemic, saying the safest place for students is within the schools.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Friday said he listens to advice from chief medical officer of health, Dr.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Friday that they were updating the threshold warning levels for COVID-19 that were put in place and stressed people should work remotely where possible and not visit people outside of their own homes.

COVID-19 restrictions system as coronavirus cases surge, bringing Hamilton as well as the regions of Halton and York into the red zone with Toronto and Peel Region.Ontario Premier Doug Ford made the announcement alongside Health Minister Christine Elliott and the province’s chief medical officer of health Dr. David Williams during a news conference at Queen’s Park on Friday.

Justin Trudeau and Canada’s premiers have agreed to meet next month to address requests to increase long-term funding for provincial health care systems, sources tell Global News.News of the meeting comes amid a call between the First Ministers Thursday evening, in which the prime minister also told premiers that the federal government was ready to assist provinces now dealing with new lockdown measures amid a record-breaking second wave of the novel coronavirus.

The premier and his government are facing backlash after it was revealed the new COVID-19 framework was formed without the advice of some key health experts and in spite of the advice of others who said measures needed to be stricter. But even with all the criticism, Doug Ford went ahead with government talking points Thursday saying he’s staying the course.

Heddle Shipyards in Hamilton, Ont. has entered into a “historic partnership” to build steel ship components for Seaspan Shipyards, announced Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Thursday.

COVID-19 response framework.“I think everyone let their guard down a bit,” Ford told Global News, “And now we’re back into it. I’m confident if we follow the protocols, we will be back into a much better area than what we’re seeing right now.”  Ford is scheduled to hold his usual daily news conference on Thursday from Hamilton to introduce new provincial modelling numbers.

in Toronto Life magazine, chronicles horrific stories of malnutrition and dehydration and stories of staff walking off the job because of intolerable working conditions.Sadly, these accounts mirror similar stories of the living conditions of the frail and elderly in these facilities.Adding to those intolerable living conditions is the frightening reality of a second-wave of COVID-19, which is sweeping through these facilities like wildfire and exposing those residents to this deadly virus.The government’s response to this crisis is to embark on a recruitment drive to attract more staff to the long-term care industry.Great idea, but the government doesn’t anticipate seeing the fruits of that endeavour for at least two years, so what about

Ontario Premier Doug Ford delivered a statement on Nov.

When asked about the possibility of Manitoba moving into a coronavirus-related lockdown and if the government is considering doing the same for Ontario COVID-19 hotspots, Premier Doug Ford on Tuesday said that he “can’t rule out” anything, but will continue to listen to the advice of health professionals.

A reporter on Tuesday asked Ontario Premier Doug Ford where he stands on the statement that “the cure might be worse than the disease,” regarding COVID-19 lockdowns and economic restrictions, to which Ford replied he respects some people have that opinion, but has to listen to the health experts, relying on health and science.

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Amid criticism which continues to grow about Queen’s Park handling of the pandemic and questions about strategy in the face of rising case counts, Premier Doug Ford doubled down Monday saying his approach is the right one. As Travis Dhanraj reports, the province is downloading much of burden and responsibility for what comes next to local officials.

Asked what he would say to epidemiologists who have suggested he has not done enough to bring COVID-19 cases under control, which could make another lockdown inevitable, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he is not “going to get into one doctor versus another” and that he has to respect the opinions of doctors he works with most closely.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Monday he is receiving “constant” pressure from both doctors concerned with the rising number of COVID-19 cases and from small business owners concerned about the potentially devastating impact of another lockdown and that it is his job to strike a balance between the health of Ontarians and the economy.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Monday that his government would invest $500,000 in the Helmets to Hardhats program, which helps veterans find jobs in the construction industry.