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25.05.2020 / 15:52

Coronavirus testing open to anyone in Ottawa as hospitalized case numbers drop

Ottawa Public Health says anyone in Ottawa who wants to get a novel coronavirus test can do so amid a declining number of people in hospital with COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia active case total drops to 19

There are now less than 20 known active cases of the novel coronavirus in Nova Scotia, 16 of which are connected to the outbreak at Northwood Manor in Halifax.

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Five deaths, nine new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

OTTAWA -- Five more residents of Ottawa have died due to COVID-19.

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13 new coronavirus cases in Hamilton, outbreak at Hamilton General Hospital declared

The number of confirmed or probable COVID-19 cases in Hamilton has increased by 13 since Friday, to 626.

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Senior care homes, restaurants fined for breaking Manitoba Health coronavirus rules

A total of 10 fines have been handed out to businesses for breaking Manitoba Health protocols since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the province.

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Eight new COVID-19 related deaths in Ottawa, 2 new cases reported Saturday

OTTAWA -- Ottawa Public Health is reporting the lowest increase in new cases of COVID-19 since March, when the pandemic first began, but the number of new deaths remains relatively high.

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Lethbridge gyms consider what reopening could look like

The precise reopening day for gyms in southern Alberta may still be unclear, but what is clear is that these facilities will need to have a concrete relaunch strategy in place.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Dr. Njoo says it’s not for public health to comment on sitting of House of Commons

Deputy Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Dr. Howard Njoo told reporters Friday that in his opinion, it was not the place of public health officials to tell parliamentarians how to best make Parliament function to serve Canadians – rather, they will offer the best health advice and guidelines for those politicians to help inform their decision-making.

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Nine deaths, 17 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

OTTAWA -- Nine more residents of Ottawa have died due to COVID-19.

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Coronavirus: Beaumont to reopen playgrounds, tennis courts, skate park on Friday

The City of Beaumont is reopening a number of amenities on Friday that had previously been closed in an effort to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.

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One death, 19 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

OTTAWA -- One more resident of Ottawa has died due to COVID-19.

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Kenney has ‘no intention’ of making COVID-19 vaccine mandatory if one becomes available

The Alberta government has no plans to make inoculation mandatory if or when an approved COVID-19 vaccine becomes available, Premier Jason Kenney said Wednesday night.

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Mackenzie County reeve criticizes COVID-19 restrictions, says coronavirus has turned people into ‘gutless sheep’

The reeve of a northern Alberta municipality took to social media this week to voice his disgust with restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, arguing public health measures are taking too much of a toll on people who can’t work or socialize with family and friends.

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Eight deaths, 25 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

OTTAWA -- Eight more Ottawa residents have died due to COVID-19.

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Coronavirus: Nova Scotia reports 1 new case, 1 death for 2nd day in a row

For the second day straight, Nova Scotia is reporting one new case of the novel coronavirus and one new death.

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One death, 22 new cases linked to COVID-19 in Ottawa

OTTAWA -- Twenty-two new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Ottawa.

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Province announces 1 new case of coronavirus in Kingston region

After weeks of seeing no new cases of the novel coronavirus in the Kingston region, provincial data shows that a new case was identified in the Kingston, Frontenac Lennox and Addington catchment area over the long weekend.

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Northwood records 50th death connected to coronavirus

There have now been 50 deaths connected to the novel coronavirus at Northwood Manor in Halifax.

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17 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa; 77 per cent of cases resolved

OTTAWA -- Ottawa Public Health is reporting 17 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa, but no new deaths linked to the virus.

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Five COVID-19 deaths, 21 new cases in Ottawa on Saturday

OTTAWA -- There are 21 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa, the city’s public health unit reported on Saturday.

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Coronavirus: 1st hospitalized case at Peterborough Regional Health Centre discharged

Peterborough Regional Health Centre says its first patient admitted with the novel coronavirus has been released.

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Number of positive coronavirus tests at Breslau, Ont., meatpacking plant rises to 75

Waterloo Public Health says 21 more employees of Conestogo Meat Packers in Breslau, Ont., have tested positive for the coronavirus, raising the total number of cases from the meatpacking plant to 75.

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18 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa, 76 per cent of residents have recovered

OTTAWA -- Eighteen new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Ottawa, while three-quarters of people who tested positive for COVID-19 have now recovered.

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Coronavirus: Peterborough Public Health completes testing in all seniors residences

Peterborough Public Health says testing for the novel coronavirus in all seniors residences in its jurisdiction is now completed.

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Seven deaths, 16 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

OTTAWA -- Seven more Ottawa residents have died due to COVID-19.

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Waterloo Region reports 14 new coronavirus cases, 1 death as case total hits 954

Waterloo Region reported 14 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the total to 954 cases.

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Ten deaths, 23 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa

OTTAWA -- Two months after the first case of COVID-19 was announced in Ottawa, 23 new cases and 10 new deaths have been confirmed in Ottawa.

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L.A. County Coronavirus Update: 51 More Deaths as Positive Cases Top 30,000

As florists, golf courses and trails open across Los Angeles County today, Public Health director Dr. Barbara Ferrer remained cautiously optimistic about moving into phase two of the area’s COVID-19 recovery plan.

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COVID-19 cases surpass 1,600 in Ottawa

OTTAWA -- Seven more Ottawa residents have died due to COVID-19, while the number of confirmed cases of the virus has surpassed 1,600 in the capital.

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COVID-19 media update, 8 May

The All of Government COVID-19 National Response will provide an update at 1.00 pm today.

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Ford denies Kingston’s request for control over local COVID-19 restrictions: ‘The answer is no’

Ontario Premier Doug Ford gave an unequivocal “no” when asked if he would consider giving more regional powers to Kingston-area officials to lift COVID-19 restrictions.

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Coronavirus: Health unit reports more than 4,800 tested in Peterborough and area

Peterborough Public Health says it has now tested more than 4,800 people for the novel coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: Peterborough Public Health completes testing in all long-term care homes

Peterborough Public Health says it has completed testing for the coronavirus in all eight area long-term care homes ahead of the province’s May 15 deadline.

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Kingston region officials ask province for more flexibility during coronavirus pandemic

In a letter sent to the province Tuesday, the city of Kingston, along with Lennox and Addington County and KFL&A Public Health, asked the province for more regional powers during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Peterborough coronavirus cases reduced to 69; City of Kawartha Lakes has 3 new cases

Peterborough Public Health says the number of cases of the novel coronavirus in Peterborough is back to 69 as of Monday, 15 less cases than were reported 24 hours earlier.

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35 new COVID-19 deaths all linked to outbreaks in Ottawa's long-term care homes

OTTAWA -- Thirty-five more residents of Ottawa’s long-term care homes have died due to COVID-19.

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Coronavirus: Quebec camp operators hopeful summer camps will open

Jean Pascal is hoping to send her three children to camp this summer for seven weeks.

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Deadliest day of COVID-19 pandemic in Ottawa with 14 new deaths on Sunday

OTTAWA -- Ottawa Public Health is reporting the largest one day jump in COVID-19 deaths in Ottawa since the pandemic began nearly eight weeks ago.

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14 more deaths linked to COVID-19 in Ottawa

OTTAWA -- Fourteen more deaths in Ottawa have been linked to COVID-19.

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Ottawa COVID-19 cases surpass 1,400

OTTAWA -- The number of lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ottawa has surpassed 1,400, with Ottawa Public Health reporting 48 new cases of the virus on Saturday.

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Coronavirus: Peterborough Public Health says lab error could have resulted in false positives

Peterborough Public Health says it is concerned some test results for the coronavirus may have been falsely positive after a laboratory in Ottawa reported a technical error.

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Coronavirus: City of Toronto begins moving some homeless people into apartments

TORONTO — The City of Toronto says it is moving some people living in tents into apartment buildings as part of its effort to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the city’s homeless population.

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Peterborough Public Health says increased and enhanced COVID-19 testing driving up numbers

Peterborough Public Health says it expects the number of cases of coronavirus to increase thanks to enhanced screening and increased testing throughout the region.

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Coronavirus: Ottawa Public Health confirms 12 new deaths Tuesday

Twelve more people in Ottawa have died in relation to the novel coronavirus, Ottawa Public Health said Tuesday.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Is Canada concerned about false negatives in COVID-19 tests?

Speaking with reporters in Ottawa on Monday, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Dr. Theresa Tam outlined some of the difficulties facing public health authorities when it comes to using a swab test to mass-test a population for COVID-19.

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Coronavirus: 120 new cases confirmed over the weekend in Ottawa

The number of lab-confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus ballooned over the weekend in Ottawa, but the rate of hospitalization took a step back — an important metric in determining whether infections have peaked in the capital.

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COVID-19 death toll at Kitchener long-term care home rises to 32

Waterloo Public Health says 32 residents of Forest Heights Long-Term Care in Kitchener have now suffered COVID-19-related deaths.

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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