Canada - Coronavirus COVID-19

[Tadpole12]

Nfld:

Coronavirus: N.L. recalls legislature for ‘urgent’ protections for employees, tenants

How a funeral home in Newfoundland became the source of a major coronavirus outbreak

First patient hospitalized in Newfoundland due to COVID-19

20 new cases bring total to 102

 

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Ontario:

Expecting delivery from home depot,
just received an automated call

"If you are experiencing any flu like symptoms
or are in close contact with a person who is experiencing such symptoms
We invite you to call our customer service team at ... "

 

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NS:

Nova Scotia lobster industry gets creative during COVID-19 pandemic

17 new COVID-19 cases announced Friday, bringing provincial total to 90 - HalifaxToday.ca

St. Patrick’s Day party could be linked to new Nova Scotia COVID-19 case

Nova Scotia announces rent-deferral program for small businesses, iPads for seniors

"Up to 800 tablets will begin to arrive at long-term care facilities throughout the month of April."

 

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NB:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/covid-19-pandemic-coronavirus-1.5510769

30,000 lay offs so far
Premier Blaine Higgs announces $50 million to support employers,
support economy immediately


https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/covid-19-pandemic-coronavirus-1.5512065

NB Covid-19 roundup: 12 new cases include 2 children and 1st possible community transmission

"As a result, testing is being expanded to include any health-care workers with symptoms who have not travelled"


New Brunswick confirms 7 additional COVID-19 cases, announces relief programs

 

[LadyL]

LCBO employee tests positive for COVID-19 as Ontario's tally climbs to 993

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/covid-19-coronavirus-friday-lcbo-1.5512014

More Canadians have now died of coronavirus than SARS

More Canadians have now died of coronavirus than SARS

Canada in it ‘for the long haul’ with COVID-19, deputy health officer says

Canada’s deputy chief public health officer has delivered a sobering assessment of the country’s struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Howard Njoo says the fight is far from over, that it could include a second wave, and that we are certainly in it “for the long haul.”

Canada in it ‘for the long haul’ with COVID-19, deputy health officer says

 

[LadyL]

A heat map of coronavirus cases in Canada

A heat map of coronavirus cases in Canada - Macleans.ca

Coronavirus lockdowns strain critical supply-chains in Canada

Grounded planes, shuttered warehouses and panic buying have created a perfect storm of obstacles to moving essential goods

‘Unlike anything we’ve seen before’: Coronavirus lockdowns strain critical supply-chains in Canada

 

[Tadpole12]

Spending the morning waiting for a Giant Tiger customer service
attendant, all morning.

Already e-mailed them about possible donations of scrubs to Ontario Hospitals.

Contact Us - Customer Service | Giant Tiger

So if any one else wants to scrounge for supplies, e-mail GT

ETA: Ok so now I've gotten 2 friends to e-mail Giant Tiger
about donating scubs (they have really cute ones; funky designs and pertty)

 

[Tadpole12]

Oh no, the LCBO.
Good grief!

 

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Ontario:

Ontario reports 151 new coronavirus cases, number of active cases rises to 1,118

COVID-19 battle will last 'months, many months' as cases soar: federal doctor

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ethical-care-guidelines-coronavirus-1.5512174

Ontario reviewing ethical care guidelines for who gets care if Covid-19 cases overwhelm the system
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Quebec:

Coronavirus: Cases in Quebec climb to 2,498, deaths rise to 22

Coronavirus updates, March 27: Montreal declares local state of emergency on the island | Montreal Gazette

Coronavirus: West Island woman with COVID-19 recounts her harrowing experience

 

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BC:

Coronavirus: Controversial malaria drug hydroxychloroquine tested at B.C. seniors’ home

"Trials began March 26 in Manitoba and Quebec .... Alberta and other provinces are expected to join in within a few days"


Western Canada: In its battle against COVID-19, B.C. gets some encouraging news

Coronavirus: B.C. reports 1 new death and 92 new cases, but 45% have recovered

 

[LadyL]

China donates medical supplies to Canada amid coronavirus pandemic, Embassy says

 

[LadyL]

Spending the morning waiting for a Giant Tiger customer service
attendant, all morning.

Already e-mailed them about possible donations of scrubs to Ontario Hospitals.

Contact Us - Customer Service | Giant Tiger

So if any one else wants to scrounge for supplies, e-mail GT

ETA: Ok so now I've gotten 2 friends to e-mail Giant Tiger
about donating scubs (they have really cute ones; funky designs and pertty)

yes I used to buy my scrubs there
good luck - I hope they agree

 

[LadyL]

yes I used to buy my scrubs there
good luck - I hope they agree

too late to edit
just wanted to clarify the scrubs were for animal work, not human healthcare

 

[Tadpole12]

Coronavirus: 2nd employee at Oshawa, Ont., grocery store tests positive for COVID-19

Bedford Superstore employee tests positive for coronavirus

Grocery store customer limit leaves Winnipeggers waiting outside

 

[zencompass]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-addresses-canadians-sunday-1.5514055

"The federal government has pledged $7.5 million in funding to Kids Help Phone to provide mental health support to children and youth impacted by school closures and reduced access to social support and community resources.

The government will also boost aid for Canadian seniors, contributing $9 million through United Way Canada to help the country's older population get groceries, medication and other critical items.

The aid will also go toward assessing seniors' individual needs and connecting them to the necessary community resources. "

 

[zencompass]

Already e-mailed them about possible donations of scrubs to Ontario Hospitals.

Contact Us - Customer Service | Giant Tiger

So if any one else wants to scrounge for supplies, e-mail GT

ETA: Ok so now I've gotten 2 friends to e-mail Giant Tiger
about donating scubs (they have really cute ones; funky designs and pertty)

Dear Tadpole12,

This is so wonderful of you to do, as well as sending word out to contact Giant Tiger!

I am logging off now to email them.

Thank you so much for your great inspiration in your post! You have inspired me to search out other companies as well - to email them.

 

[Tadpole12]

Right on, zencompass.

ETA: ya we've got a lot of down time, so might as well put it to good use.

 

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Ontario reports 211 new COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 1,355; Fauci predicts 100,000-200,000 deaths in U.S.

WHO expert's advice for Canada: don't just flatten the curve, curtail it

Trudeau's daily coronavirus update: 'People showing any signs of COVID-19 will be denied boarding on all domestic flights and inter-city passenger trains.' (Full transcript) - Macleans.ca

Coronavirus Update: Corrected public-health agency data finds that people under 40 account for 12 per cent of hospitalized cases

Coronavirus: Canadian regions prepare to fight flooding amid the COVID-19 pandemic

 

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-addresses-canadians-sunday-1.5514055

"The federal government has pledged $7.5 million in funding to Kids Help Phone to provide mental health support to children and youth impacted by school closures and reduced access to social support and community resources.

The government will also boost aid for Canadian seniors, contributing $9 million through United Way Canada to help the country's older population get groceries, medication and other critical items.

The aid will also go toward assessing seniors' individual needs and connecting them to the necessary community resources. "

We can't let our fellow Canandians slip through the cracks at this time.
This news gives reassurance.