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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on April 19

Here is a roundup of the latest developments on the novel coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Sunday:

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Lady Gaga fangirled over Lizzo's performance on the One World: Together at Home event.Lizzo performed Sam Cooke track "A Change Is Gonna Come."In a video clip, Lady Gaga got overexcited as she watched Lizzo's performance at home, just like the rest of us.Lizzo is amazing, and even Lady Gaga thinks so. When Lizzo performed during One World: Together at Home, host and organizer, Lady Gaga, wanted everyone to know just how excited she was.

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Coronavirus: Kelowna considering borrowing up to $150M to cover late taxes

Kelowna city council will be considering a plan this week to borrow up to $150 million in the short-term to cover the late payment of taxes during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Fiona Shaw: 'I lost a lot of sleep' Killing Eve actress details 'terrifying' moment

Fiona Shaw, 61, is back to reprise her role as MI6 leader Carolyn Martens, who joined the cast of Killing Eve at the very start and immediately captured the attention of fans.Throughout series one and two, the thriller, starring Jodie Cromer as psychopathic assassin Villanelle and Sandra Oh as MI5 security officer Eve Polastri, gripped viewers everywhere as it delved even deeper into a dark game of cat and mouse.And as the highly-anticipated season three gets underway, Fiona sat down with Radio Times to discuss the success of the show and how she felt after being introduced to her character.Written by talented actress and producer Phoebe Waller-Bridge, BAFTA winner Fiona explained how "terrified" she was at the start."I was terrified of the

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'One World: Together at Home' Concert Raises $127.9M for COVID-19 Relief

The star-studded One World: Together at Home virtual concert special on Saturday (April 18) has raised $127.9 million for healthcare workers in their against the coronavirus pandemic, according to Global Citizen.Organized by the World Health Organization and Global Citizen, in collaboration with Lady Gaga, the two-hour televised virtual concert featured performances by The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Keith Urban, Maluma, Jennifer Lopez and many more.Global Citizen tweeted Sunday that the One World concert had raised nearly $128 million."I am so humbled to have been a part of this project. Thank you @GlblCtzn.

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FDI policy change may dry up access to Chinese investments in post-covid world

The government’s effort to ring fence Indian industry from opportunistic acquisitions by China may dry up access to Chinese investments in the post-covid-19 world.

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Marcus Rashford admits he could turn back on Man Utd role to become world's best

Marcus Rashford admits he could turn his back on being a No.9 in favour of becoming one of the best wingers in the world.

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Lady Gaga covers Charlie Chaplin for ‘One World: Together At Home’ live-stream

The pop star curated the charity special, which raised money for the COVID-19 Response Fund

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Coronavirus: Quebec cases surpass 18,000, deaths climb to 877

The COVID-19 crisis has now claimed 877 lives in Quebec, with an additional 72 more deaths announced on Saturday. The number of confirmed cases in the province has risen to 18,357.

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SuperM Performs 'With You' for 'One World: Together at Home' Concert: Watch

K-pop boy band SuperM came together virtually for an eclectic performance of their song "With You" for the all-star One World: Together at Home concert on Saturday (April 18).

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Orange County mobile coronavirus testing starts Monday

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County is kicking off its mobile coronavirus testing sites this week.

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Death toll hits 20 in London-Middlesex, number of cases surpass 300: MLHU

The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) reported three more deaths and 17 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, raising the death toll to 20 and the total number of cases in London-Middlesex to 306.

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B.C.’s public safety minister to give update on enforcement of COVID-19 orders

B.C.’s public safety minister is set to give an update on how the government is enforcing provincial health orders issued amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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IIMs to tap covid learnings in a bid to mould resilient leaders

From stockholder welfare to stakeholders welfare, from crisis preparedness to the component of healthcare in the leadership jigsaw, India’s top management schools, including the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), are redrawing their education programmes to create leaders who can survive post-covid-19 realities.

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Australian politicians call for a Covid-19 probe and question the role played by WHO

Australia has called for an independent investigation into the global response to the coronavirus pandemic, including the World Health Organization's handling of the crisis.

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Charlotte Dawson laid bare in makeup-free selfie as she talks filler 'obsession'

Funny girl Charlotte Dawson has given fans a look at what she looks like when she's not glammed up, now that she's forced to stay at home because of the coronavirus lockdown.

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Paul McCartney honours late mum with emotional tribute to healthcare workers

Paul McCartney remembered his late mum Mary as he thanked healthcare workers on the front lines amid the global Covid-19 crisis.

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Beyonce highlights the effect of Covid-19 on African American community in powerful public service announcement

Beyonce made a surprise appearance during Lady Gaga’s One World: Together At Home special to speak about the way coronavirus is affecting African Americans.

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Jennifer Lopez Outdid Herself Singing 'People' at the 'Together at Home' Concert

Count on Jennifer Lopez to go above and beyond with any performance. The singer and dancer went all out for her Together at Home concert song.

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Lady Gaga, The Rolling Stones & More: Which 'One World' Concert Performance Was Your Fave? Vote!

Artists from across the world rallied together from the comfort of their homes on Saturday night (April 18) for One World: Together at Home, an all-star event to aid healthcare workers in the fight against COVID-19.Organized by the World Health Organization and Global Citizen, in collaboration with Lady Gaga, the two-hour televised virtual concert featured performances by The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Keith Urban, Maluma, Jennifer Lopez, and many more.The star-studded event, which was available on a wide variety of channels and streaming services, raised more than $50 million to combat the coronavirus pandemic.

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Here’s how you can watch JLo and more A-listers in Lady Gaga’s One World: Together at Home special event! The star-studded eight-hour marathon kicks off on April 18 to raise money for COVID-19 pandemic relief.

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'One World: Together at Home' special: From Lady Gaga to the Rolling Stones, here's what you missed

Although the idea of a “weekend” is basically meaningless now, there’s a chance you didn’t spend Saturday night watching “One World: Together At Home.” If you missed it, the two-hour TV special – organized by Global Citizen in support of the World Health Organization’s covid-19 pandemic response – featured celebrities and singers as they urged unity and repeatedly thanked those on the front lines, along with interviews with medical professionals.

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Coronavirus: 8 residents dead at Georgetown, Ont. retirement home

Eight residents have died amid a coronavirus outbreak at a retirement home in Georgetown, Ont., local health officials say.

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Idris Elba Appears on "One World" Concert 33 Days After COVID-19 Diagnosis

The One World: Together at Home virtual concert was absolutely jam-packed with stars singing, performing, cracking jokes, and otherwise sharing inspiring stories about everyday heroism in the face of of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. And one of the most memorable moments? When actor and DJ Idris Elba and his wife Sabrina Dhowre made an appearance from their home to honor Italica Grondona, a 102-year-old Italian woman who survived both the 1918 Spanish Fluand the coronavirus. The star is so beloved by fans that it was lovely to watch.

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Michelle Obama Reveals "Overwhelming Gratitude" for Global Coronavirus Efforts

Michelle Obama made a special appearance during One World: Together at Home.Obama delivered a video message with fellow First Lady Laura Bush.Obama said, "Laura and I want to express our overwhelming gratitude, to the medical professionals, first responders, and so many others on the front lines, risking their lives on our behalf."So many people took part in Lady Gaga's collaborative event with Global Citizen and the World Health Organization, One World: Together at Home, on Saturday, including Michelle Obama.Obama teamed up with Laura Bush, and the First Ladies shared a message of hope to people all over the world from their respective homes.

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The Best Reactions to Beyonce's Appearance at the 'One World' Concert

Ladies and gentlemen, BEYONCÉ HAS ENTERED OUR HOMES. After a sexy little number from Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes, Beyoncé Knowles just appeared at the One World: Together at Home to make us all feel some things. The Queen dipped in for a brief, yet powerful (hello, it's Beyoncé) message for fans, appearing in the perfect red lip, with the perfect lewk (that Eugenia Kim newsboy hat!), and the perfect sunset behind her. These other celebs have their unmade beds in the background, but Bey would never: She paid extra to have the sun set in eleventy thousand spectacular colors behind her as she delivered her thoughtful message.

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North Korea denies that Kim sent Trump 'a nice note'

SEOUL – North Korea on Sunday dismissed as “ungrounded” President Donald Trump’s comment that he recently received “a nice note” from the North's leader, Kim Jong Un.

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New Jersey reports 81,427 coronavirus cases; 4,074 deaths

FOX 29's Lauren Dugan has the latest information.

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Are Renting a "Paparazzi-Proof" Mansion in Los Angeles

Less than a month ago, we all found out that —and it looks like the formerly-royal couple is still settling in. Obviously with the coronavirus pandemic, it's not life as usual for anyone at the moment (and if you're not social distancing, then get on it ASAP), and partly because of the exceptional times, it seems as though Harry and Meghan haven't found their permanent LA home yet.

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Watch Lizzo's Gorgeous Rendition of 'A Change Is Gonna Come' for 'Together at Home'

Lizzo did what she did best tonight for the Together at Home concert, singing with all her heart. The singer did soulful, beautiful performance of "A Change Is Gonna Come." Lizzo singing “A Change Is Gonna Come” during #TogetherAtHome is just beautiful.

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Scarlett Moffatt says she called Samaritans over insults about her nose

Scarlett Moffatt has admitted that she turned to Samaritans for help after insults over her looks became too much to bear.

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New Jersey reports 81,420 coronavirus cases; 4,073 deaths

FOX 29's Lauren Dugan has the latest information.

Ontario reports 568 new coronavirus cases, 39 deaths as total cases near 10,600

Ontario reported 568 new cases of the novel coronavirus Sunday morning, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 10,578.

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One World: Together at Home Concert Review: Lady Gaga Recruits Lizzo, Taylor Swift, and More to Celebrate Healthcare Workers

Saturday night, dozens of musicians from across the genres joined forces to create an at-home concert spectacular which supported the World Health Organization and honored medical workers and others serving on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic response. One World: Together at Home was hosted by late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, and Stephen Colbert alongside Lady Gaga and Global Citizen and aired in unison across the major broadcast networks and on streaming devices.

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Keith Urban was among the many performers to participate in Saturday Night’s One World: Together at Home benefit show for the World Health Organization.

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Fr Ray Kelly hosts ‘most popular mass in the world’ with thousands tuning in

Fr Ray Kelly has become a household name in recent years, whether it be from his hit renditions of ‘Hallelujah’ or more recently when he made waves starring on Dancing with the Stars.

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Jessie J stuns fans with hotel lobby-like house during One World concert

JESSIE J stunned fans with her hotel lobby-like house during the One World: Together At Home concert. The singer, 32, was one of the many stars who participated in the six hour warm-up ahead of Lady Gaga's global gig on Saturday night.

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Victoria Beckham Introduces Elton John's Epic "I'm Still Standing" Performance

Victoria Beckham joined husband David Beckham to introduce Elton John's performance on One World: Together at Home.The Beckhams thanked healthcare workers all over the world who are leaving their families to care for others.David noted that the "silver lining" was getting to spend "lots of time together as a family."The star-studded One World: Together at Home live broadcast featured so many highlights, one of which was Elton John's incredible performance of "I'm Still Standing." John's song was the perfect choice during the COVID-19 pandemic, to inspire everyone to keep going.The icon's close friends, Victoria and David Beckham, introduced his performance, and shared a sweet message with viewers. David started by saying, "Hi everyone.

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Pope Francis dreams of post coronavirus world without inequalities

Pope Francis is urging the faithful to use the coronavirus pandemic’s “time of trial” to prepare for a future where inequalities are abolished and the poorest are no longer left behind.

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World cruise, begun before virus pandemic, approaching Spain

BARCELONA – Passengers on a luxury liner's around-the-world cruise, begun before the globe was gripped by the coronavirus pandemic, are finally approaching the end of their odyssey after 15 weeks at sea.

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Lady Gaga Was Blown Away By Eddie Vedder’s Spine Chilling Performance On ‘One World’ Special

It seems we weren’t the only ones glued to our TV screens during the “One World: Together At Home” global event. Lady Gaga, 34, took to Instagram Live during the concert to film her reactions, and she was totally blown away by Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder’s spine chilling performance Of “River Cross”. During the song, Gaga flipped her camera around to selfie mode and said, “Eddie we love you so much, thank you.” The “Shallow” hitmaker was also moved by Taylor Swift‘s emotional performance. Sitting at her piano at home, looking tearful, the beloved singer sang the emotional ballad “Soon You’ll Get Better”

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Coronavirus: Don’t bet on Covid-19 vaccine, says world health guru David Nabarro

The threat of the coronavirus may linger 'for the foreseeable future' because there’s no guarantee a vaccine can be developed says Professor David Nabarro an envoy for the WHO on Covid-19

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Trudeau to offer update on Canada’s COVID-19 response as Parliament set to resume

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to offer an update on his government’s response to the novel coronavirus pandemic on Sunday.

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Pope dreams of post-virus world where inequalities abolished

ROME – Pope Francis is urging the faithful to use the coronavirus pandemic's “time of trial” to prepare for a future where inequalities are abolished and the poorest are no longer left behind.

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Canadian Broadway star Nick Cordero losing leg due to coronavirus complication

Canadian Broadway star Nick Cordero is expected to lose his right leg due to coronavirus complications.

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Jimmy Fallon & The Roots Salute Frontline Healthcare Workers With ‘One World’ Performance Of ‘Safety Dance’

Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel and “Stephen Jimmy Colbert,” as he joked, teamed up to host the One World At Home concert on Saturday, raising money for the World Health Organization during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Jesy Nelson flaunts killer figure in crop top as she shrugs off Chris Hughes split

Little Mix babe Jesy Nelson has taken to social media to show off her toned physique in a barely there crop top in a series of stunning snaps.

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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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