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22.02.2021 / 12:16

Coronavirus: Ontario nursing home where 81 died was later cited 13 times for violations

dozens of residents died from COVID-19, was cited 13 times by provincial inspectors for failing to comply with health and safety regulations that included not giving residents enough water or timely medication, staff improperly using protective gear, and a lack of infection prevention measures.In early December, an outbreak of COVID-19 swept through Tendercare Living Centre killing 81 residents – more than any long-term care home in the province – leading North York General Hospital to temporarily take over management of the for-profit home on Dec. 25.

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Nude Ontario Greenbelt protester interrupts Avril Lavigne at Juno Awards

Greenbelt was kicked off stage by Avril Lavigne during Monday night’s Juno Awards.On Monday evening, as Lavigne was speaking to assembled guests at the Edmonton event, a topless protester appeared on the stage behind her.The message “Save the Greenbelt” was written on their body.Lavigne was quick to order the protester to leave the stage. “Get the f–k off,” she said, still speaking into the microphone.

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1st round of COVID-19 vaccinations complete at LTC homes in 7 regions across Ontario

COVID-19 vaccinations has now been completed in long-term-care homes in seven regions across the province.That list includes Toronto, Peel, York and Windsor-Essex, the four regions with the highest COVID-19 transmission rates, as well as Ottawa, Durham Region and Simcoe Muskoka. Ontario reports 2,632 new coronavirus cases, 46 more deaths “This is the first of many victories to come against this deadly and ruthless enemy we face,” Premier Doug Ford said in a statement.

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Ontario allows dance studios in COVID-19 hot spots to reopen

COVID-19 hot spots are being allowed to reopen their businesses.Ontario Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Minister Lisa MacLeod made the announcement on Twitter Monday evening.“I can confirm that indoor dance classes can resume in modified Stage 2 regions after a decision taken by our government with the advice of the (Chief Medical Officer of Health) and the Ministry of Health,” MacLeod said.“All participants must be pre-registered and maintain at least two metres apart.”As part of a modified version of Stage 2 announced earlier this month for Toronto, Peel Region, York Region and Ottawa, dance studios were initially forced to shut down in those areas.

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‘The situation is dire’: East-end Toronto dance studio owner anxious to reopen amid COVID-19 pandemic

Nearly 50 coronavirus cases linked to outbreak at Hamilton spin studio There was a sign on her front door, “Welcome back, virtual and in-studio classes now running.”“Then word that we had to roll back into a modified Stage 2 which has affected most health and wellness and fitness businesses, it’s been really hard,” she said.Borch would like the provincial government to consider adding more categories to its future announcements regarding restrictions on businesses, especially fitness facilities.“We’re being lumped in under a fitness umbrella which includes big box gyms that were having 50 people in the building, all we want to do is run a yoga class with six people,” she said, adding, “I feel like there should be … different categories,

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Coronavirus: Ontario hospitals look for ways to increase capacity, ask Ford government for help

COVID-19.The Ontario Hospital Association says some of the options being considered include setting up field hospitals, using hotel rooms for patients and taking over space in long-term care homes. Toronto hospital network says information of about 150 patients allegedly stolen The group also says it continues to push the government to shut down non-essential businesses in COVID-19 hotspots as the province’s daily case counts hit record highs.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Association President Anthony Dale says hospitalizations related to COVID-19 have been creeping up – with 206 people currently admitted – and the government needs to take preventative action.

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NDP leader to visit London, Ont., calling on Ford government to increase school funding

NDP is visiting the Forest City Tuesday to call on Premier Doug Ford to improve his back-to-school plans.Andrea Horwath is scheduled to hold a press conference at 10 a.m. at Eagle Heights Public School on Oxford Street.She’ll be calling on Ford to decrease class sizes and increase funding for schools preparing to welcome back students amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.Horwath has been vocal about her concerns regarding Ontario’s back-to-school plans.

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Coronavirus: Ontario’s worst hit nursing homes and who owns them

COVID-19 were living at facilities owned by just two corporate chains, according to a Global News analysis of government statistics.Sienna Senior Living and Revera Inc. long-term care facilities have lost 525 residents altogether, according to the figures.

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London, Ont., epidemiologist says Ontario needs to do more to accelerate coronavirus testing

A London epidemiologist and professor says she agrees with the Ford Government’s decision to open up coronavirus testing, but says more needs to be done when it comes to increasing the speed of test processing and making sure residents are aware of the changed messaging.

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Bill Kelly: We need answers about long-term care

The government of Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced a commission into concerns about long-term care facilities in Ontario, but is it the right way to go?

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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