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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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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Coronavirus: Ontario banning alcohol sales after 11 p.m. to slow spread of virus, says Ford

Ontario Premier Doug Ford responded to questions on Friday regarding the province’s announcement that bars, restaurants and food and drink businesses are prohibited from selling alcohol after 11 p.m.

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Coronavirus testing to begin at select London, Ont., pharmacies as early as Sept. 29

Coronavirus testing will be offered at select pharmacies in London, Ont., as of early next week, Premier Doug Ford announced on Friday.It’s not clear yet which pharmacies in the city will begin offering the testing, which is expected to start as early as Tuesday. In a statement, London Mayor Ed Holder said the city would share that information as soon as it was revealed, and that more locations would “soon be added throughout the city.”Ford also announced that testing was set to begin at pharmacies in Brantford, Brights Grove, Cambridge, Chatham, Kitchener-Waterloo, Niagara Falls, Sarnia, St.

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Coronavirus: Ontario investing over $741M to reduce surgery backlog amid pandemic

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Friday the province would be investing over $741 million as part of its fall preparedness plan to accelerate efforts to reduce surgery backlogs amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Ford said the funds will help support more priority surgeries for patients, extend hours for MRI and diagnostic services and add over 1,400 beds in care spaces for surgeries.

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Coronavirus: Canada’s PM, top doctor urge patience on development of COVID-19 rapid testing

During Friday’s coronavirus update, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam commented on the development of rapid testing strategies to detect COVID-19, amid long wait-times for testing and calls from premiers, including Ontario Premier Doug Ford, to implement such methods of testing.

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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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COVID-19 testing now available in some Ontario pharmacies

COVID-19 tests today as the province tries to ease the burden on busy assessment centres.Up to 60 pharmacies are offering the appointment-only tests to certain asymptomatic individuals, such as those with loved ones in long-term care homes, close contacts of a case or high-risk workers. Ontario announces COVID-19 testing to be expanded to pharmacies Meanwhile, the government announced yesterday that the province’s assessment centres will now focus on testing those with symptoms, exposure to a case and people involved in outbreak investigations.Premier Doug Ford had previously said anyone who wanted a test could get one at an assessment centre but changed that message yesterday.

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Ontario spending $1 billion on testing, contact tracing

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is promising to invest $1 billion on COVID-19 testing and contact tracing, as cases spike. As Eric Sorensen explains, the new rules on who can be tested are causing confusion.

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Ontario government announces new guidelines for use of COVID-19 assessment centres

Premier Doug Ford is urging those who are asymptomatic and not at significant risk of infection to refrain from getting tested at local assessment centres to allow more room for those in urgent need of testing. Mark Carcasole reports.

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Doug Ford says pharmacies will begin COVID-19 testing in southwestern Ontario but does not say when

Mayor Ed Holder appeals to province over dire need for expanded COVID-19 testing Residents have also complained of week-long waits to book an appointment at one of the testing centres.3yo w stuffy nose. Day 2 sent away for test.

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Group of Ontario doctors calls for new indoor dining, gym restrictions due to spike in COVID-19 cases

coronavirus cases in the province.In a statement issued by the Ontario Hospital Association Thursday on behalf of 38 health-care professionals, the doctors say they want the government to restrict “non-essential businesses and activities that facilitate social gatherings and increase opportunities for exposure.”They’re calling for new measures to be implemented for indoor dining at restaurants and bars, as well as operations at nightclubs, theatres, gyms, and places of worship.The statement didn’t elaborate on what restrictions the doctors specifically want to see implemented but Dr. Larissa Matukas with Unity Health Toronto, who signed onto the letter, said they want to see them temporarily closed.

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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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Coronavirus: Ontario investing $1B to expand COVID-19 testing capacity, contact tracing, Ford says

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Thursday that the province would be investing over $1 billion to expand COVID-19 testing and contact tracing amid the pandemic.

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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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Woman waits for 7 hours to get coronavirus test at Toronto hospital

The issue of long wait times for coronavirus tests was raised with Premier Doug Ford on Wednesday. As Caryn Lieberman reports, one woman’s seven-hour wait is what prompted it.

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Coronavirus: Ontario deputy premier announces expanded saliva testing for COVID-19 in 3 hospitals

During a briefing in Hunstville, Ont., Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Wednesday expanded saliva testing for COVID-19 at three hospitals in the province. This method of testing is less invasive, and is easier for children than the traditional nasal swab.

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Coronavirus: Health Canada ‘sitting on their hands’ when it comes to testing, Ford says

When asked about hours-long wait times for COVID-19 tests across the province, Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Wednesday said that “Health Canada has been sitting on their hands” in his opinion, adding that the organization lacks a sense of urgency, and as a result, he’s “handcuffed” on additional testing ramp-ups.

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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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Coronavirus: Ford says “fall preparedness” plan to be released over several days

While releasing the “first pillar” of his government’s fall preparedness plan on Tuesday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said officials would be releasing details of the plan over several days.

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Coronavirus: Ontario hires more than 500 public health nurses to help out in schools

Ontario’s Deputy Premier and Health Minister Christine Elliott said Tuesday the government has hired more than 500 public health nurses to be deployed in schools, in order to assess students for symptoms of COVID-19 and determine if they need testing.

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Coronavirus: Ford calls on all Ontarians to get flu shot as province prepares for COVID-19 second wave

Ontario Premier Doug Ford called on everyone in the province to get the flu shot as the province prepares for a second wave of the novel coronavirus.

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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: Premier Doug Ford upset over weekend car rally in Ancaster

Catherine McDonald speaks with a security expert who say it was too risky for officers to ticket attendees at the event.

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Coronavirus: Ontario Premier Doug Ford fumes at ‘yahoos’ after hundreds show up to car meet in Ancaster

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Monday fumed over a car meet in Ancaster, Ont., over the weekend in which hundreds of people showed up just shortly after the province stepped up social gathering restrictions.

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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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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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Coronavirus: Ontario restricts social gatherings amid COVID-19 case surge

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Saturday that COVID-19 pandemic rules would be changing immediately with cases surging. Informal gathering will now be limited to 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors. Katherine Ward reports.

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Alberta Premier Jason Kenney not self-isolating after premiers’ meeting with COVID-19 case connection

Premier Jason Kenney will not be isolating after a meeting with Quebec’s premier, who is currently self-isolating after coming into contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19, this week.The positive case is Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole, who got the news late Friday, hours after Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet issued a statement that he, too, had tested positive.Kenney’s connection to O’Toole is due to the fact that he met with Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister and Quebec Premier Francois Legault on Friday.So far, none of the premiers at that meeting have symptoms, but Legault said late Friday that he had met with O’Toole earlier in the week and would be isolating and getting tested.

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Doug Ford calls on Health Canada to focus on reviewing rapid COVID-19 antigen tests

COVID-19 antigen tests in the hope that one will be approved and used to alleviate the surging testing demand in the province.“That should be their number one priority,” Ford said.“I know Health Canada is doing a great job. They’re extremely, extremely busy but this should be the number one priority.”Ford made the remarks during a rare Saturday press conference in which he announced that new gathering restrictions would be expanded to the entire province amid a spike in coronavirus cases.

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Coronavirus: Ford says pharmacy testing intended for people not showing symptoms

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Saturday that testing at pharmacies, which the province plans to launch next week, would be intended for people who aren’t showing symptoms of COVID-19.

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Coronavirus: Elliott says province ‘actively working’ to expand lab capacity

Ontario’s Deputy Premier and Health Minister Christine Elliott said Saturday that the province is “actively working” to expand its laboratory capacity as it works to get COVID-19 test results out faster amid a rise in virus case numbers.

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Coronavirus: Ontario cracks down on social gathering sizes across entire province

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Saturday announced his government would limit the size of social gatherings across the entire province, with more than 400 cases of COVID-19 reported for a second day.

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Ontario reports more than 400 new coronavirus cases for 2nd day in a row

coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 46,484.It’s the second day in a row the province has reported more than 400 cases, with 401 being reported on Friday.Of the new cases, 129 are from Toronto, 94 from Peel Region, 55 from Ottawa, 28 from York Region, and 18 from Halton Region. Ontario hospital workers’ union concerned with Doug Ford’s pharmacy testing plan “Seventy-one per cent of today’s cases are in people under the age of 40,” Health Minister Christine Elliott noted on Twitter.Elliott said the province completed nearly 39,000 additional tests, marking a provincial record.

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Ontario hospital workers’ union concerned with Doug Ford’s pharmacy testing plan

COVID-19 testing to pharmacies, as Premier Doug Ford pushed Friday to start the program later next week.Ontario is expected in the coming days to unveil a plan to grant community pharmacies the ability to test for COVID-19 as it grapples with hours-long waits at some of the province’s 148 assessment centres.Ford said last week he has been in discussions with groups that represents pharmacists and the major retailers that own Shoppers Drug Mart and Rexall.

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Coronavirus: Premier Ford calls on federal government to provide $70 billion funding for healthcare

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Friday that provinces across the country spend around $188 billion annually on healthcare while the federal government is contributing only $42 billion of that cost, calling in the feds to “step up to the plate” and increase their funding to $70 billion.

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Social gathering restrictions will expand to other parts of Ontario, Doug Ford says

Doug Ford says newly announced restrictions on social gatherings in three provincial virus hot spots will be expanded to other areas of Ontario.Ford says some mayors and regional medical officers of health have indicated they would also like to see the rules applied to their municipalities.Ford says he will be discussing the further tightening of the rules with his cabinet, but gave no further details about the plan.On Thursday, the premier announced that he was cracking down on people holding social gatherings in Toronto, Ottawa, and Peel, were virus cases have increased.

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Strict limits on private gatherings requested as coronavirus cases rise in London, Ont.

take an education-first approach, but tactics appear to be changing after spiralling community outbreaks of the novel coronavirus. Anger from London, Ont.

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61 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa as Ontario slashes social gathering limits

OTTAWA -- For the third time this week, more than 60 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Ottawa on a single day.

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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

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

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