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.

Thursday to reveal part 3 of Ontario’s fall COVID-19 preparedness plan.He will be joined by Health Minister Christine Elliott, Minister of Long-Term Care Merrilee Fullerton and Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Oct. 3

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Saturday:New public health rules that Premier Doug Ford announced on Friday are now in place in Toronto and Peel Region.Bars, restaurants and nightclubs are now limited to a capacity of 100 people under provincial regulations and no more than six people will be allowed at each table.

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Ontario reports 653 coronavirus cases after record number of tests completed

coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 53,633.“Locally, there are 284 new cases in Toronto, 104 in Peel and 97 in Ottawa,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Twitter.“Sixty-four per cent of today’s cases are in people under the age of 40. There are 435 more resolved cases.”Elliott said the province completed nearly 46,300 additional tests, which is a single-day record.

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New COVID-19 cases in Ottawa drop below 100 after record-breaking one-day surge

OTTAWA -- Ontario health officials are reporting 97 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Saturday.

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Ontario introduces stricter measures to curb COVID-19 spike

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced new restrictions for the Ottawa, Toronto and Peel region, after the province saw a record-high daily spike in new COVID-19 cases.

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Coronavirus: Assessment centres move to appointment-based testing only

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Friday that all COVID-19 assessment centres in the province will operate by appointment only as of Oct. 6, adding that walk-ins will no longer accepted beginning Oct. 4.

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Coronavirus: Ford offers well wishes to U.S. President Trump despite ‘political differences’

Ontario Premier Doug Ford offered well wishes to U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump after their positive COVID-19 diagnoses, saying that despite their “political differences” he “wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy.”

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Ontario to announce new regional restrictions amid spike in coronavirus cases: sources

coronavirus cases in the province, sources tell Global News.Sources said the restrictions will be regional. Ontario reports new record of 732 coronavirus cases, adds 76 more deaths due to data cleanup The announcement is expected to include the rollout of a colour-coded system for hotspots experiencing spikes in coronavirus cases, similar to what has been implemented in Quebec.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Ontario reported 732 new coronavirus cases on Friday marking the largest single-day increase on record, with most cases in Toronto, Ottawa, and Peel Region.Premier Doug Ford is expected to speak at 1 p.m.

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Coronavirus: Labour board dismisses Ontario teachers’ union challenge of school plan

government’s back-to-school plan launched by the province’s four major teachers’ unions.The unions alleged that Premier Doug Ford’s plan does not follow the province’s own workplace safety laws and asked the board to intervene.In a joint statement, the unions say today they are deeply concerned with the ruling, which they say was made on jurisdictional grounds without having heard their evidence.

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Record 142 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Friday

OTTAWA -- Ottawa Public Health is reporting 142 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa today, the highest one-day increase in new cases of COVID-19 in the capital since the start of the pandemic.

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Wasaga Beach, Ont., mayor calls for increases to certain penalties, fines following car rally

COVID-19 restrictions.On Saturday, Ontario Provincial Police closed the Ontario beach town to non-residents as hundreds gathered in the community.

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Coronavirus: Ontario government revises school, child care centre screening guidelines

COVID-19 symptom screening guidance for the province’s schools and child care centres.The province is now asking parents to keep their children home from school for 24 hours if they have either a runny nose or headache.If a child has both of those symptoms they are asked to consult a health-care provider or have a COVID-19 test before returning to school or child care.

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Ontario personal support workers get pay raise in bid to boost pandemic recruitment efforts

COVID-19 pandemic.Premier Doug Ford says about 147,000 workers in long-term care, hospitals, and community care are eligible for the increase.Personal support workers in long-term care and community care will be eligible for a $3 an hour pay increase, while hospital PSWs will see a $2 an hour pay hike.The temporary increase will cost the government $461 million, begins today and will expire in March 2021.

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Coronavirus: Ford hopes to do ‘everything I can’ to make PSW raise permanent after March 2021

When asked why the raise for personal support workers (PSW) in Ontario amid the COVID-19 pandemic is not permanent, Premier Doug Ford said on Thursday that when March 2021 arrives “I’m going to do everything I can to make sure this is full time,” adding that PSWs “deserve it.”

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Coronavirus: Ontario invests $461 million to stabilize PSW workforce, temporarily increase wages

Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced on Thursday that the province is investing $461 million to help stabilize the personal support worker (PSW) workforce amid the COVID-19 pandemic, by giving over 147,000 PSWs “a much deserved pay raise.” Ford said the funding would provide the pay raise until March 2021.

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Coronavirus: Ontario Premier Ford comments on Oshawa wedding linked to 8 COVID-19 cases

When asked about a wedding in Oshawa, Ont., which was linked to eight COVID-19 cases, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Thursday that it is the responsibility of the venue and the individuals getting married to provide the guest list for contact tracing.

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66 new cases of COVID-19 in Ottawa on Thursday

OTTAWA -- Sixty-six new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Ottawa today, the fourth straight day with more than 60 new cases of novel coronavirus in the capital.

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Ontario reports 538 new coronavirus cases, 3 additional deaths

coronavirus on Thursday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 52,248.It marks a drop compared to Wednesday, which saw 625 cases reported.“Locally, there are 229 new cases in Toronto with 101 in Peel, 66 in Ottawa and 43 in York Region,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Twitter. Latest COVID-19 modelling suggests Ontario could see around 1,000 cases a day in October “Sixty per cent of today’s cases are in people under the age of 40.

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Premier Doug Ford calls new COVID-19 modelling data ‘troubling’

Ontario has released modelling data which the premier is calling “deeply concerning.” The numbers show an upwards trend, but health experts say it’s not too late to change the trajectory of the virus. Miranda Anthistle reports.

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Coronavirus: Ford says he’s being ‘polite’ by calling groups discouraging public health measures ‘yahoos’

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Wednesday said he was being “polite” with the term “yahoos” when asked about groups such as “Hugs over Masks” that discourage people not to follow public health measures amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Ford ‘deeply concerned’ by latest COVID-19 modelling projections

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he was “deeply concerned” by COVID-19 modelling projections released Wednesday that show new cases in the province doubling every 10-12 days, with 1,000 new cases per day projected by mid-October.

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Coronavirus: Latest developments in Ottawa on Sept. 30

coronavirus cases on Wednesday, a dip compared to the record-setting increase the day before.Ontario’s daily COVID-19 report also shows two additional deaths related to the virus in Ottawa.Ontario added 625 total coronavirus cases on Wednesday as new modelling showed the province could see 1,000 cases per day in the first half of October.Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said nearly 35,800 tests have been processed since Tuesday, but there’s currently a backlog of 67,126 tests still awaiting results.Tuesday saw Ottawa add 105 new coronavirus cases, surpassing the record for the highest daily increase set just a week previous.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson said

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New COVID-19 cases in Ottawa drop to 64 after record-breaking count Tuesday

OTTAWA -- Ontario health officials are reporting a drop in the number of new day-to-day COVID-19 cases in Ottawa after a record-setting case count on Tuesday.

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Ontario reports 625 new coronavirus cases as province continues on upward trend

reporting 625 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the provincial total to 51,710.According to Wednesday’s provincial report, 288 new cases were recorded in Toronto, 97 in Peel Region, 64 in Ottawa, 41 in York Region, 22 in Halton Region and 25 in Durham Region.All other public health units in Ontario reported 15 or fewer cases.Latest modelling numbers released by health officials Wednesday indicate the province could see upwards of 1,000 cases a day in October. Latest COVID-19 modelling suggests Ontario could see around 1,000 cases a day in October Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said nearly 35,800 tests were processed in the last 24 hours.

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Ontario government to reveal latest COVID-19 modelling

COVID-19 pandemic might unfold.The province has announced plans to hold a briefing later this morning on its latest coronavirus modelling.It has been months since the government released updated predictions on how the disease will spread, but daily case counts have been rising steadily and Premier Doug Ford has acknowledged Ontario is in a “second wave.” ‘Ontario is now in the 2nd wave of COVID-19’: Premier Doug Ford says The Public Health Agency of Canada released its own latest modelling last week, predicting up to 9,300 deaths across the country by early October if the current trajectory of the epidemic continues.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Ontario reported 554 new cases of COVID-19 on

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Coronavirus: Ontario doctors weigh in on debate of moving back to Stage 2, future of COVID-19

William Osler Health System, Dr. Andrew Healey has observed firsthand the consequences of contracting the coronavirus.Healey said he has provided care to critically-ill pneumonia patients with COVID-19.“I think it is going to be about us recognizing that waiting to act is not going to make acting any easier,” he said when asked about getting through the second wave.Seven hundred additional cases were reported on Monday, the highest daily increase the province has seen to date.

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Coronavirus: Ontario tightens ‘iron ring’ around long-term care homes

Ontario’s long-term care homes have been hit hard by the pandemic. Premier Doug Ford announced the province is investing more than half a billion dollars to support the most vulnerable population plus it’s tightening restrictions on who can visit.

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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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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: Ford reacts to ‘reckless’ crowds at Wasaga Beach car rally

Ontario Premier Doug Ford reacted on Monday to news that large crowds had gathered in the town of Wasaga Beach over the weekend for a car rally despite coronavirus restrictions, calling it “reckless behavior.” “I hope every one of them gets a $10,000 fine,” the premier said, adding “I wish I could get a hold of their grandparents, or their parents.”

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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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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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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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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 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 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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