Canada - Coronavirus COVID-19

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Diplomats, consultants create a made-for-Canada solution to get critical supplies from China

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-building-own-ppe-supply-chain-in-china-1.5530259

 

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An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared at the St. Catharines Hospital after a healthcare worker tested positive.

Niagara Health today says the outbreak is in an inpatient unit and it has since been closed.

BREAKING | Outbreak of COVID at inpatient unit of St. Catharines hospital

 

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Walk a day in the life of a PSW working in long-term care from the stresses that follow her to work to the worries that keep her up at night.

‘We are scared’: PSW describes courage needed on the front lines of COVID-19 in long-term care

 

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After two patients and four staff members working on the 15th floor of the Montreal General Hospital tested positive for COVID-19, access to the floor is now closed.

Around 30 staff are in quarantine after a COVID-19 outbreak at the Montreal General Hospital

 

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N.B. nurse, 85, comes out of retirement to help care for seniors amid pandemic

N.B. nurse, 85, comes out of retirement to help care for seniors amid pandemic

 

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A 45-year-old Barrie woman has been charged for hosting a birthday party at her home.

Barrie woman charged for hosting birthday party

 

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Deaths attributed to COVID-19 have surpassed 1,000, according to CTV News’ tally of provincial data.

1,006 Canadians have died from disease.

COVID-19 deaths surpass 1,000 in Canada

 

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Major meat companies in the United States and Canada have closed plants temporarily due to cases of the new coronavirus and concerns about its spread.

Coronavirus closes meat plants in Canada and the United States as world's largest pork producer warns of shortages | Windsor Star

 

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2 dead, nearly all residents infected with coronavirus at Markham care home

2 dead, nearly all residents infected with coronavirus at Markham care home - CityNews Toronto

 

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At least 38 TTC bus drivers stop work over COVID-19 fears
At least 38 TTC bus drivers stop work over COVID-19 fears

 

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City of Guelph places 127 full-time employees on emergency leave

City of Guelph places 127 full-time employees on emergency leave

 

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The situation facing workers at the Cargill Protein facility in High River, Alta. has gotten much worse, officials confirmed Friday.

The province announced there are now 358 confirmed cases of coronavirus among the workers and their households throughout southern Alberta.

More than 350 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in connection with Cargill meat plant

 

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Ontario distributing free iPads to kids who cannot access province's online learning tools
Ontario distributing free iPads to kids who cannot access province's online learning tools

 

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'I don't want them in Ontario': Premier Ford fires back after Trump suggests loosening border
'I don't want them in Ontario': Premier Ford fires back after Trump suggests loosening border

 

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VIDEO - "In a pandemic the best criticism is that you were overprepared":Joseph Brant Hospital Pandemic Response Unit

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Canada's PM live now. Canada and USA have agreed to extend the border regulation for 30 more days.

 

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Once seen as safer than gold, Canadian real estate braces for the 'Great Reckoning'

The real estate industry is now in a state of paralysis with households among the world's most indebted, poorly placed to weather the storm

Once seen as safer than gold, Canadian real estate braces for the ‘Great Reckoning’

 

[LadyL]

Four more deaths in the last two days, meaning 23 people have now died. (video below)

The tragic loss of life at Anson Place continues to grow - CHCH

 

[LadyL]

These Hamilton animal charities will take care of pets of hospitalized COVID-19 patients

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/animals-1.5534867?__vfz=medium=sharebar&fbclid=IwAR0jwfNSCimO6FVWiBdxH3255LMjs_33Au0HrBle790JRTOCHx213NOhvzQ

 

[LadyL]

Let's meet the people who are the reason we can’t have nice things

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calg...mOEhZTlJ0a21WZU1JXC9IUzZGVExcL2dRY3lkMlJTUSJ9