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Hamilton reports another COVID-19 death, over 9K book vaccinations with public health

COVID-19 vaccine appointments were booked for Hamilton during the first day of service from Ontario’s new COVID-19 vaccine portal.Despite reports of some error messages and technical issues, the province says more than 133,000 people successfully booked appointments province-wide on the new system, with average wait times of about an hour for each user.Hamilton’s emergency operations centre (EOC) director says those first in the queue on Monday morning saw their appointments scheduled within days while others got pushed back weeks as the volume of calls increased.

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‘New direction’ from Ontario puts COVID-19 vaccinations in Haldimand Norfolk on hold

COVID-19 vaccinations in Haldimand Norfolk on hold for up to four months.On Monday, the health unit (HNHU) used social media to reveal that a “new direction” from the Ford government has changed the region’s COVID-19 vaccination schedule.The order affects some 6,000 residents who have had a first shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech dose.

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Health officials prepare COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Woodstock, St. Thomas

COVID-19 vaccine clinic.On Thursday, SWPH provided media with a tour of two new mass immunization clinics that have been set up in St. Thomas and Woodstock.

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Health-care unions call for worker wage bump, better access to PPE in new Ontario campaign

Ontario government for increased wages and better access to personal protective equipment.The unions say the campaign will launch on Monday in workplaces across the province ahead of the Ontario budget, which is expected to be delivered later this month.They say they are asking the government to raise the wages of personal support workers in all health care settings to $25 an hour as the pandemic continues.

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Education minister criticized for low COVID-19 testing in Ontario schools

Stephen Lecce faced pointed questions from the opposition at Queen’s Park on Wednesday related to the Ontario government’s plan for asymptomatic coronavirus testing among students and educators.Capacity currently exists to process approximately 50,000 tests at schools a week, but much of that capacity remains underutilized.“The fact that they are so slow in terms of the asymptomatic testing in schools is really troubling when we know that there continue to be more and more cases in schools,” Ontario NDP education critic Marit Stiles said during question period.Right now, 24 schools in Ontario are closed due to COVID-19 and 672 currently have at least one case reported.

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COVID-19 lockdowns or spring break: provinces split on next steps against pandemic

COVID-19 hotspots showed diverging approaches to handling the crisis on Sunday, as Ontario and Prince Edward Island prepared for new lockdowns while Quebec entered a week of spring break complete with some activities meant to ease the monotony of life during a global pandemic.Prince Edward Island announced it was entering a 72-hour lockdown starting at midnight as the province struggled to contain an outbreak of COVID-19.The short-term public health order was announced as officials reported five new infections of the disease in a province that has seen few cases for most of the pandemic.

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

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Saturday.The Ontario government’s switch to a centralized procurement system stalled the replenishment of the province’s stockpile of personal protective equipment in the years leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic, an independent commission heard this week.Health Minister Christine Elliott told the commission examining the crisis’s impact on long-term care that the government expected its supply of PPE to be restocked, and that she was not aware at the time that the process had been held up by the change.

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14 COVID-19 cases tied to 1 gathering in Renfrew County, Ont.: health unit

social gathering in Renfrew County has resulted in 14 people testing positive for the novel coronavirus and dozens more high-risk contacts, according to the local public health unit.The Renfrew County and District Health Unit said Friday that over the past week nine residents from the eastern Ontario town of Arnprior and five more people from the nearby township of McNab/Braeside all have confirmed cases of COVID-19 in connection with a recent social gathering.While not everyone who tested positive in the past week attended the meetup, others were close contacts of attendees.A further 37 people are now considered high-risk contacts, the health unit added, and six local businesses in the region have been affected.

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‘A dire warning’: New report highlights existing barriers in COVID-19 vaccine distribution

COVID-19 vaccination rollout.The research honed in on pneumonia, influenza and shingles vaccinations for people age 65 and older. It then graded each province based on federal immunization guidelines and how each province measured up.

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Total COVID-19 cases in Ottawa surpass 14,000 as OPH adds 59 new positive cases Monday

OTTAWA -- Ottawa Public Health says 59 more people in Ottawa have tested positive for COVID-19 and one more person has died.

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Waterloo Public Health announces plans to provide 10,000 vaccinations per day

‘Nobody wants to waste them’ — What should Canada do with leftover COVID-19 vaccine doses? “General (Rick) Hillier (who is overseeing Ontario’s vaccine rollout) challenged us to develop a plan to provide up to 10,000 vaccinations a day in our community and this plan will deliver,” Hilton stated.“There is still a lot of work to do on logistics, staffing, and operational planning but I am very proud of the effort that has gone into developing a community-involved plan to ensure as many eligible people are vaccinated as quickly as possible.”The region says the plan follows the Ontario government’s three-phased approach, which sees long-term-care and retirement homes, high-risk medical staff and urban Indigenous people vaccinated in Phase 1,

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Ontario launches IT portal for COVID-19 vaccine bookings

Criticized for being too slow, Ontario’s vaccine rollout plan now includes an online tool, but it’s one that’s raising concerns about accessibility. Shallima Maharaj explains.

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Queen’s University applications soar for 2021 fall semester

COVID-19 pandemic and online learning haven’t deterred students from seeking a post-secondary education.Queen’s University is seeing a 14-per cent spike in applications from Ontario high school students for the 2021 fall semester compared to last year. As of Jan.

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COVID-19 variant cases spark call for ‘vigilance’ from Ontario’s health Minister

Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott told reporters Monday that continued spread of COVID-19 variants represents a significant threat to getting the pandemic under control. Shallima Maharaj delves into why they’re generating so much concern.

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Businesses look forward to reopening

The Ontario government’s decision to slowly reopen some parts of the economy was met with cautious optimism by businesses. As Seán O’Shea reports, the changes will level the playing field with big-box stores.

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Results from Ontario study on COVID-19 variant prevalence expected Thursday

COVID-19 variants in the province.Public Health Ontario has screened all positive COVID-19 tests from Jan. 20 for three variants to create a snapshot of their presence in the province.The results of that survey will be presented at a pandemic briefing later today.So far, Ontario has recorded 152 cases of a variant that first emerged in the U.K.

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Coronavirus: Mandatory testing begins at Pearson Airport

Weeks after it began as a pilot project, returning international travellers to Toronto must now take a COVID-19 test before they leave the airport terminal. As Seán O’Shea reports, the Ontario government’s requirement costs the traveller nothing, but the federal government’s new quarantine requirement is expected to bill travellers $2,000 each.

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Canada’s coronavirus death toll hits grim milestone of 20K

coronavirus death toll pushed past 20,000 on Sunday.Following Quebec’s announcement of 31 deaths on Sunday, a total of 20,016 people have died from the virus in Canada.By 11:20 a.m. ET there were 778,123 confirmed cases of the virus in Canada.

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Woolwich pastor faces fine of up to $100,000 for Sunday service ignoring COVID-19 lockdown

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Coronavirus: 5 student cases reported in City of Kawartha Lakes

COVID-19 were reported in the City of Kawartha Lakes on Tuesday, according to the Ontario government’s COVID tracker site.Four student cases were reported at Lindsay Collegiate and Vocational Institute (LCVI) in Lindsay, which serves students in Grades 9 to 12. There is also one student case at Rolling Hills Public School in the village of Bethany, south of Lindsay, which serves students from Grades 5 to 8.The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit did not report the cases as outbreaks.

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Doctors, researchers, advocates call for long-term care home changes from Ontario government

COVID-19 in long-term care.The group says in a letter released today that the situation constitutes a humanitarian crisis.They say the province’s nursing homes are still seeing staffing shortages, poor infection control, and a delayed response to outbreaks.

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Will Canadians get to choose which COVID-19 vaccine they get?

Two vaccines are already approved, two are under review, and two more are in the pipeline, making it possible that Canadians could eventually have access to at least six different COVID-19 vaccines.With so many options, will Canadians get to choose which shot they get? Coronavirus: What you need to know about mRNA vaccines Federal minister of international development Karina Gould told a Global News station in London, Ont., that “the vaccine distribution happens via the provinces” and so “it would be up to the government of Ontario to decide where vaccines are going (in Ontario),” for example.Global News has reached out to Canada’s provinces and territories for comment, with the majority suggesting it is too soon to say.British Columbia’s

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COMMENTARY: Why COVID-19 messaging should focus on policy successes, not fear

act.“We are in a crisis. That is how I can describe it.

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‘I have always prayed for a blessing’: Canadian woman wins jackpot using numbers from husband’s 20-year dream

Sign seen in a shop as the largest lottery jackpot in Canadian history is up for grabs on January 07, 2020. The Lotto Max jackpot is worth $70 million.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Jan. 24

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Sunday.Toronto police say they have made arrests and laid charges after “several large gatherings” were held in the city on Saturday despite the province’s stay-at-home order.Police said officers attended gatherings at Nathan Phillips Square, Yonge-Dundas Square, and Queen’s Park.Officers said seven people were arrested and charged at Yonge-Dundas Square, which has been the scene of anti-lockdown protests every Saturday for several months. Charges laid after ‘several large gatherings’ in Toronto, police say Monday marks one year since Ontario announced Canada’s first case of the novel coronavirus.The case involved a man in his 50s who had recently travelled to Wuhan, China.

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COVID-19 in Ottawa: Ontario reports nearly 100 cases Sunday

OTTAWA -- Ontario health officials are reporting 99 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Sunday.

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Guelph adds 21 new COVID-19 cases, Wellington County reports 11th death

Guelph reported 21 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the city’s total case count to 1,970.Active cases fell by one from the previous day to 264, while another 22 people have recovered, bringing total resolved cases to 1,688. Linamar CEO resigns from Ontario's COVID-19 vaccine task force after out-of-country trip Four people are in the hospital being treated for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.Guelph’s death toll of 18 remains unchanged, with the last death attributed to COVID-19 in Guelph reported on Jan.

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COVID-19 in Ottawa: Ontario reports rise in new cases but still fewer than 100

OTTAWA -- Ontario health officials are reporting 86 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Wednesday.

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COVID-19 in Ottawa: Ontario reports another triple-digit case count

OTTAWA -- Public Health Ontario is reporting another triple-digit increase in new COVID-19 cases in Ottawa.

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‘Precarious work is a health hazard’: When staying home isn’t an option

COVID-19.Last week, the Ontario government’s stay-at-home order came into effect and the province entered its second state of emergency.“By doing the right thing and staying home, you can stay safe and save lives,” Premier Doug Ford said at a press conference at Queen’s Park.READ MORE: Coronavirus: Ontario government’s stay-at-home order now in effect It seems simple enough, but experts say when you take into account the hundreds of thousands of essential workers in health-care, transportation and other industries, staying home may not be an option.Dr.

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Toronto officials say they haven’t seen regulation hours ahead of Ontario COVID-19 crackdown

Ahead of the Ontario government’s latest set of measures to address the pandemic, Toronto officials were left waiting for clarity. In the absence of official regulations from the province, the City said it couldn’t accurately direct enforcement or policy gaps.

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Coronavirus: Toronto Mayor Tory says he supports the Ontario government’s decision to implement new health measures

Toronto Mayor John Tory on Monday stated that he supports the Ontario government’s implementation of new public health measures to curb the spread of COVID-19, which will likely be announced Tuesday.

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Canada buying up vaccines ‘as quickly as we can’: LeBlanc

Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc defends his government’s efforts to procure COVID-19 vaccines, citing “daily discussions” with vaccine manufacturers to ramp up shipments.

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Dr. Tom Stewart out as Niagara Health CEO after Caribbean vacation

Niagara Health following a trip to the Caribbean over the holidays amid the coronavirus pandemic.Stewart, who is also the CEO of St. Joseph’s Health System, had already resigned from his position on Ontario’s COVID-19 advisory table on Tuesday.A statement from Niagara Health said that for the past six years, the organization has had a contractual agreement with St.

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Hospital system CEO resigns from Ontario COVID-19 advisory table after trip

A hospital system CEO resigned from his position on the province’s COVID-19 science advisory board Tuesday night after it was revealed he travelled to the Dominican Republic over the holidays. Shallima Maharaj has reaction to his decision to travel internationally.

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Waterloo Region reports 189 new COVID-19 cases, active cases jump to 803

COVID-19 on Wednesday, raising the region’s total to 6,669 cases.Two more deaths linked to the novel coronavirus were also reported, raising the death toll to 171.

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87 new COVID-19 cases reported in Simcoe Muskoka as more vaccine doses administered

coronavirus cases in the region on Wednesday, bringing the regional total up to 3,973, including 70 deaths.The health unit also says it administered 599 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech novel coronavirus vaccine on Tuesday, bringing the total number of inoculations up to 3,722.

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Hospital system CEO resigns from Ontario COVID-19 advisory table after holiday vacation

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Member of Ontario COVID-19 advisory table vacationed in Caribbean over holidays

coronavirus cases in the province.A statement from Brian Guest, the senior vice-president of the health system which has six different member organizations, said Dr. Tom Stewart was on “approved vacation” from Dec.

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Coronavirus: Poll shows half of respondents visited family, friends during holidays

COVID-19 lockdown restrictions to visit family and friends over the holidays.According to data collected from 1,500 Canadians across the country, 48 per cent say they did not exclusively stay home over the past couple of weeks.“Public health officials and governments were really hammering home the message, ‘try to stay home,’ and I think for good reasons,” said Andrew Enns with Leger.

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COVID-19 in Ottawa: Ontario reports 100 new cases

OTTAWA -- Public Health Ontario is reporting 100 new COVID-19 cases in Ottawa on Sunday.

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Ontario to lose out on $2 billion in new year’s celebrations, says survey

coronavirus pandemic.A recent survey from the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) is predicting about $2 billion less in revenues for the holiday.“In normal times many people travel within the province, attend community events or go to bars and restaurants to ring in the New Year – this year most of that revenue for tourism, hospitality and restaurant businesses will be lost,” said Beth Potter, president and CEO of the TIAO.

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Ontario MPP facing backlash over tropical vacation during lockdown order

“Completely unacceptable and it will not be tolerated” were strong words from Ontario Premier Doug Ford after news broke that the province’s finance minister left the country for a tropical vacation in the Caribbean two weeks ago, while the rest of the province was told to stay home this holiday season.

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Coronavirus: Hamilton hits new high for active COVID-19 cases on the weekend

COVID-19 cases on the weekend and recorded a new daily high of 1,226 active cases on Dec. 27.There have been seven more coronavirus-related deaths in the city since Christmas Eve.

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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Brantford police station

Ontario confirms Canada’s 1st known cases of U.K. coronavirus variant Brantford Police say these are the first positive tests within the service.The three individuals have not been in the station since Dec.

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Case of U.K. coronavirus variant confirmed in Ottawa, provincial health official says

coronavirus variant has been confirmed in Ottawa, a provincial health official says, marking the third known case in Canada.Dr. Vanessa Allen, the chief of microbiology and laboratory science for Public Health Ontario, told Global News about the case in an interview on Sunday.She said the case involves a person who tested positive for coronavirus after returning from the U.K.Further details were expected to come from the province later in the day.

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Canada reports first cases of U.K. coronavirus variant. Here’s what you need to know

discovery of a new, possibly more contagious variant of COVID-19 in Canada calls for more stringent lockdowns, curbs to international travel and a need to vaccinate people faster, experts say.On Saturday, the country’s largest province of Ontario reported the first two cases of the coronavirus strain that was first identified in the United Kingdom and has since spread to Australia, Japan and several European countries. Ontario confirms Canada’s 1st known cases of U.K.

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U.K. imposes tighter restrictions as week-long border chaos calms

coronavirus restrictions Saturday, with Scotland and Northern Ireland demanding tighter measures to try to halt a new variant of the virus that is believed to spread more quickly.Northern Ireland went into a six-week lockdown and in Wales, restrictions that were relaxed for Christmas Day were also re-imposed. Ontario confirms Canada’s 1st known cases of U.K.

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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