Canada - Coronavirus COVID-19

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Newspaper investigation claims China hoarded ... | Taiwan News
''According to O'Toole, China had been hoarding face masks and epidemic safety equipment since Jan. 14, back when Beijing claimed there were no cases of human-to-human transmission. However, O'Toole said the Canadian government did not respond to China's acquisition campaign despite it being well-known among military and emergency service circles.

According to Cooper, while Canada was shipping more than 14,500 kilograms of protective clothing, face masks, goggles, and gloves to China, Chinese community organizations and business groups in Canada bought and shipped at least 90,700 kg of medical supplies to China. He added the stockpiling operation was launched by The United Front Work Department (UFWD) of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), a department in charge of managing potential opposition groups in China and important foreign missions.''

 

[LadyL]

It's hard to make sense of all the back & forth of supplies between Canada and China. I gave up.

China donates medical supplies to Canada amid coronavirus pandemic, Embassy says
Huawei sending millions of masks to Canada as supplies grow short
China says faulty masks a 'contractual' matter that has been fixed
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/pandemic-coronavirus-covid-china-shanghai-ppe-1.5539869

 

[LadyL]

oh no!!!

16 infected north of Montreal in Quebec's first COVID-19 outbreak in a daycare

 

[LadyL]

this is my hospital! proud!

World-first COVID-19 dialysis treatment comes from Canadian research team, doctors say

 

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Cannabis shows promise blocking coronavirus infection: Alberta researcher
''Cannabis extracts are showing potential in making people more resistant to the novel coronavirus, says an Alberta researcher leading a study.

After sifting through 400 cannabis strains, researchers at the University of Lethbridge are concentrating on about a dozen that show promising results in ensuring less fertile ground for the potentially lethal virus to take root, said biological scientist Dr. Igor Kovalchuk.

“A number of them have reduced the number of these (virus) receptors by 73 per cent, the chance of it getting in is much lower,” said Kovalchuk.

“If they can reduce the number of receptors, there’s much less chance of getting infected.”

 

[Bravo]

Ontario rejects regional phase-outs of COVID-19 restrictions

 

[LadyL]

If you're one of the many Canadians who think the COVID-19 pandemic has given them ample time to train a new canine companion, reputable breeders have a warning for you — watch out for scammers who are taking advantage of the rising demand for puppies.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toro...Vr2VRVxoOulrcGdDen77J0PWRrshu_pQPLbPP4QcLqiac

 

[LadyL]

Two men have been arrested and one has been charged in connection with the theft of thousands of personal protective items from a seniors' home in Vancouver, say police.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/brit...M5gxaTAuOdASqlzUENa5S-rERZWmciyWpjc_EuS_JObTA

 

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Two men have been arrested and one has been charged in connection with the theft of thousands of personal protective items from a seniors' home in Vancouver, say police.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/6000-face-masks-sanitizer-stolen-seniors-home-1.5559760?__vfz=medium=sharebar&fbclid=IwAR3_wGjUVCf5TtM5gxaTAuOdASqlzUENa5S-rERZWmciyWpjc_EuS_JObTA

Heartless!
Charges laid in theft of 6,000 masks from Vancouver retirement home | Vancouver Sun

Jesse Coutlee, 28, has been charged with break-and-enter and possession of property obtained by crime in connection with the theft of more than 6,000 masks from a Vancouver retirement home.

Jesse Coutlee, 28, has been charged with break-and-enter and possession of property obtained by crime.

Coutlee, who has a lengthy criminal history dating back to 2014, also faces additional break-in charges connected to three separate offences in April. He is scheduled to appear in court on May 12.

 

[LadyL]

One person has died due to coronavirus at the Saputo dairy products facility in Vaughan.

York Region Public Health said Friday 23 other people are also infected with COVID-19.

The public health agency said they were first notified of the issue on April 29 and they are tracing close contacts of the confirmed cases.

1 person dead, 23 infected with coronavirus at Vaughan dairy facility - CityNews Toronto

 

[LadyL]

Now, as Michigan suffers one of the worst outbreaks of the deadly virus in the United States, some Canadian officials are calling for curbs on their travel — a move that could devastate U.S. hospitals.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/worl...wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

 

[LadyL]

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned on Saturday that if provinces move too quickly to reopen their economies, a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic could send Canada “back into confinement this summer.”

Coronavirus: Hasty re-opening could send Canadians ‘back into confinement,’ Trudeau says

 

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this is my hospital! proud!

World-first COVID-19 dialysis treatment comes from Canadian research team, doctors say

From the article:
In this study, researchers are using a modified version of a standard dialyzer.

It gently removes blood in a much slower circuit than standard dialysis. The idea is that it targets and transforms white blood cells associated with inflammation before releasing them back into the patient’s body.

The research team hopes that these "reprogrammed" cells will fight hyper-inflammation in affected organs like the lungs.

The team treated its first patient with this form of dialysis last week at LHSC. McIntyre says the patient was in critical condition and suffering from multiple organ failure.

"When we started they had a 98 per cent chance of dying. When we recalculated that score now, that equates to about a 30 per cent chance of dying.”

 

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In lieu of a daily in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:

“As of Sunday, May 10, there are 67,996 COVID-19 cases, including 4,728 deaths. More than 31,600 or 47% of cases are now recovered. Labs across Canada tested over 1,090,000 people for COVID-19 to date, with about 6% of these testing positive. In the past week, we tested an average of 26,900 people daily. These numbers represent what we know at this moment, and change quickly. I encourage Canadians to consult Canada.ca/coronavirus for the latest information.

COVID-19 has brought with it as many challenges as it has inspiring stories of Canadians coming together and looking after one another.

Today we celebrate mothers, step-mothers, aunts and grandmothers. This is a day to remember and thank these special people in our lives. We know that the COVID-19 pandemic means that we must enjoy Mother’s Day differently this year, and the most important gift we can give to one another is to protect our health.

We have come a long way in a short time since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared and our efforts have undoubtedly prevented wider spread of the virus across the country. Let’s continue doing what we can to protect those most at risk. Remember to stay home if you are sick and wash your hands frequently. Please consult your provincial and territorial authorities to make sure you’re following the appropriate protocols in your region.

Happy Mother’s Day to all those celebrating, and please stay safe.”
Statement from Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on COVID-19 11 May

 

[imstilla.grandma]

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 10:51 a.m. ET on May 10, 2020:

There are 67,996 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada.

_ Quebec: 36,986 confirmed (including 2,786 deaths, 9,268 resolved)

_ Ontario: 20,238 confirmed (including 1,634 deaths, 14,772 resolved)
https://northeastnow.com/2020/05/10/the-latest-numbers-on-covid-19-in-canada-45/

 

[LadyL]

Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Coronavirus: Here’s how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 lockdown

 

[LadyL]

Canada

Nearly two months into living in some form of isolation, watching retirement savings take a hit, and having to take additional health precautions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, eligible seniors are set to receive a one-time tax-free payment of up to $500.

Seniors being sent one-time payment of up to $500: PM

 

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Delivery driver caught spitting and sneezing on doorstep
Calgary family shocked by video showing parcel delivery driver spitting and sneezing
''A Calgary family is warning others to thoroughly disinfect their mail and packages after a disturbing delivery caught on camera.

Michelle Alexander told Global News she was waiting for a package to arrive from Amazon on May 4 when her husband started screaming from downstairs.

“He yelled, ‘Don’t open the door!'” Alexander said. “He was watching on our doorbell cam and so he saw this happen live.”

What Alexander’s husband saw was a delivery driver approach the door. He then appeared to spit off to the side of the home, before letting off a number of sneezes.''

''A number of Calgary area parcel sorting and delivery plants have had COVID-19 outbreaks. Experts say you can protect yourself when receiving a package or mail by disinfecting the exterior of the package, washing your hands and then reaching into the package.

People can also leave the package for a few days untouched, as the virus cannot live on plastic or cardboard for more than a few days.''

 

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Doug Ford announces plan for Stage 1 of easing COVID-19 restrictions. Is Ontario ready?
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toro...ning-economy-end-lockdown-doug-ford-1.5567657

 

[LadyL]

Doug Ford announces plan for Stage 1 of easing COVID-19 restrictions. Is Ontario ready?
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toro...ning-economy-end-lockdown-doug-ford-1.5567657

from that link (really sobering):

These wheelchairs belonged to some of the residents of Camilla Care in Mississauga who have died due to COVID-19. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press)