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.

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Niagara, Brantford pharmacies to offer COVID-19 tests to those at-risk

coronavirus tests to at-risk, asymptomatic people.The province added the three Shoppers Drug Mart locations to their list of participating stores Tuesday as part of its plan to increase its daily COVID-19 testing capacity.“Expanding testing to pharmacies is part of our plan to ensure that we are ready for future waves of COVID-19,” Ontario’s health minister and deputy premier, Christine Elliott, said at a press conference Wednesday.

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13 new coronavirus cases confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka, local total reaches 884

coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the local total number of cases to 884, including 38 deaths.Five of the new cases are in Barrie, Ont., while three are in Bradford, two are in Innisfil and the rest are in Severn, Gravenhurst and Essa. ‘Ontario is now in the 2nd wave of COVID-19’: Premier Doug Ford says Four of the cases are a result of close contact with another positive COVID-19 case, while one is travel-related and the rest are under investigation.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Six of the cases involve people ranging in age between 18 and 34, while four involve people ranging in age between 45 and 64.

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Pharmacies offering COVID-19 tests in Southwestern Ontario

coronavirus.Loblaw Public Relations said the pharmacies will offer COVID-19 testing for high priority people who do not have any symptoms or reason to believe they may have COVID-19.Premier Doug Ford made the announcement on Friday that testing would begin in a number of Ontario cities, including Brantford, Brights Grove, Cambridge, Chatham, Kitchener-Waterloo, Niagara Falls, Sarnia, St. Catharines, Stratford, St.

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Ontario tightens long-term care visitor rules as coronavirus cases increase

COVID-19 hot spots as cases surge in some parts of the province.Premier Doug Ford says that as of Oct. 5, only staff and people deemed to be essential caregivers or essential visitors will be permitted in those homes.He says the restrictions will apply in the Greater Toronto Area and Ottawa.The province says up to two family members or friends of a resident can register to become an essential caregiver.

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Ottawa sets record with 105 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday

OTTAWA -- Ottawa has recorded its highest-ever daily increase in new COVID-19 cases, with local public health officials reporting 105 new cases on Tuesday and three new deaths.

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Ontario reports 554 new coronavirus cases, most in Toronto, Ottawa and Peel Region

reporting 554 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the provincial total to 51,085.Tuesday’s case count is a decrease from Monday which saw 700 cases and marked a new record for daily infections.According to Tuesday’s provincial report, 251 new cases were recorded in Toronto, 106 in Ottawa, 79 in Peel Region, and 43 in York Region.All other public health units in Ontario reported 15 or fewer cases. ‘Ontario is now in the 2nd wave of COVID-19’: Premier Doug Ford says Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said nearly 38,400 tests were processed in the last 24 hours.

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Coronavirus: Closing of strip clubs in Ontario a double standard, owners and employees say

The owner of The Airport Strip Club in Mississauga says he feels like his business is being unfairly targeted by the province. On Friday, Premier Doug Ford announced all strip clubs were to close.

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Mississauga strip club owner, staff say they’re being unfairly targeted amid rise in coronavirus cases

coronavirus pandemic, she says she was devastated by the news.Feldman has worked as a bartender for 22 years. Most of that time has been spent at The Airport Strip Club in Mississauga.“We were just starting to get back on track and now it feels like we are being discriminated against,” she said.

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Guelph reports no new coronavirus cases, but 10 are still unassigned

coronavirus cases on Monday, but its local health unit says some cases have not been assigned to a municipality.Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health reported 16 new cases in its jurisdiction and while it listed Guelph as having none, it listed only six cases between the two counties. ‘Ontario is now in the 2nd wave of COVID-19,' Premier Doug Ford says A spokesperson for public health said there are 10 new cases that they do not have a location for yet.

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3 new COVID-19 cases reported in Kingston region Monday, 15 cases now active

COVID-19 Monday, bringing the region’s active cases up to 15.The public health unit’s COVID-19 dashboard is recording 132 total cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic, with 117 resolved cases.KFL&A Public Health said all new cases are females under 20 years old. Two are close contacts of a positive case while the third case is still under investigation, according to public health.

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Coronavirus: Don’t want to return to Phase 2 ‘unless we absolutely have to,’ Elliott says

Asked about the Ontario Hospital Association’s request to move certain regions in the province back to Phase 2, Ontario’s Health Minister Christine Elliott said Monday that the government doesn’t want to move back a phase “unless we absolutely have to.” She said the province has taken steps to curb the spread of the virus.

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Coronavirus: Doug Ford says Ontario has entered 2nd wave of COVID-19

As Ontario recorded a spike in new COVID-19 cases across the province, with 700 daily infections reported, Premier Doug Ford announced that the province has entered a second wave of the virus, which he said would be “more complicated, more complex” and worse than the first wave earlier in the year.

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‘Ontario is now in the 2nd wave of COVID-19’: Premier Doug Ford says

coronavirus pandemic.“We know that this wave will be more complicated, more complex. It will be worse than the first wave we faced earlier this year,” Ford said at his daily press briefing on Monday.“But what we don’t know yet, is how bad the second wave will be.”On Monday, the province recorded 700 new cases of COVID-19 after processing 41,111 tests.

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Monday sets single-day record of coronavirus infections in Ontario

Ontario saw 700 coronavirus cases on Monday, which set a new single-day record in the province since the beginning of the pandemic Miranda Anthistle has more.

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Ontario reports 700 new coronavirus cases, highest daily infections ever recorded

reporting 700 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday, marking a new record for the most daily infections ever recorded in the province.The last highest case number was on April 24 when 640 cases were reported, however, only 12,295 tests were completed on that day.Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said more than 41,100 tests were processed in the last 24 hours. A total of 3,849,337 tests have been completed since the pandemic began.

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New COVID-19 cases surge in Ottawa amid massive jump provincewide

OTTAWA -- Ontario health officials are reporting 89 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa amid a major surge in the province.

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

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Sunday:Ontario reported 491 new cases of the novel 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.”Elliott said more than 42,500 additional tests have been completed, which is among all-time highs.

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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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Bars, restaurants targets of new COVID-19 restrictions

The Ford Government is implementing tighter restrictions including an earlier last call and closing time at bars and restaurants in response to the escalating number of COVID-19 cases. Miranda Anthistle reports.

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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 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: 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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COVID-19 testing expanding to pharmacies in Ontario

The Ford government has unveiled the second component of its fall preparedness plan – expanding COVID-19 testing to pharmacies. Ford says the province is doing what it can to help decrease wait times at assessment centres, but is also expressing frustration with Health Canada.

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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: Concerns Ontario long-term care homes unprepared for 2nd wave

Ontario’s long-term care homes were hit hard by COVID-19. Now as the second wave approaches, organizations representing seniors say long-term care homes are not prepared to deal with it again. Miranda Anthistle reports.

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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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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

Ontario government promises shorter line-ups for COVID-19 testing

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