Canada - Coronavirus COVID-19

[LadyL]

Starting on June 18, residents in long-term care homes that do not have COVID-19 outbreaks will be allowed outdoor visits of one person per week.

Ontario families can soon start visiting long-term care residents again - OttawaMatters.com

 

[LadyL]

The Ministry of Health says the supply of many drugs and medications have stabilized in the province since the limit was imposed in March due to concerns about COVID-19.

Ontario to lift 30-day drug prescriptions limit, people urged to be reasonable - OttawaMatters.com

 

[LadyL]

Ontarians get OK to build social bubbles of 10 people — and yes, you can hug

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toro...8hFZ_gqK8tZpgsPwmIY_DdKZqOw1vCEwWOEpF6-z7vgW8

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/world/2020/06/16/canada-us-extend-border-restrictions-to-july-21/

U.S.-Canada border to remain closed to all but essential travel until July 21

DETROIT – The United States and Canada have agreed to extend the border closure another 30 days, putting it in place until July 21, according to multiple reports.

Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement Tuesday during a news conference...

 

[LadyL]

Some communities across Canada have started making non-medical face masks mandatory on public transit — or even in businesses or indoor spaces — to curb the spread of COVID-19.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/mandatory-masks-1.5615728?
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[LadyL]

Canada moved past 100,000 cases of the novel coronavirus Thursday, with 100,026 official cases reported by Health Canada and provincial health authorities.

Canada hits 100,000 coronavirus cases — and ‘we’re not out of the woods yet’

 

[LadyL]

Toronto, Peel Region now allowed to move into Stage 2 of reopening

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toro...j9jasco6P_BfaxrXy93YFMFyedci2XZAjHhpA83m9ZKO4

 

[LadyL]

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday said Canada is not in a rush to open its borders “too quickly,” as doing so may spark a second wave of coronavirus cases.

Coronavirus: Lifting Canada’s border closure still too risky, Trudeau says

 

[LadyL]

TORONTO -- Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he was shocked to see so many people flocking to Toronto beaches over the weekend, warning that the province could see a surge in COVID-19 cases if they aren’t careful.

Ontario premier shocked by packed Toronto beaches, warns COVID-19 fight is not over

this next story is related because the moose wouldn't have died if all the beachgoers hadn't got in the way:

SHEDIAC, N.B. -- Natural Resources personnel tried to save the moose, but it seems beachgoers and others in the water got in the way of the rescue in Shediac, N.B.

Moose drowns at New Brunswick's Parlee Beach; beachgoers may have hindered rescue

 

[dotr]

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday said Canada is not in a rush to open its borders “too quickly,” as doing so may spark a second wave of coronavirus cases.

Coronavirus: Lifting Canada’s border closure still too risky, Trudeau says

The borders seem to be open (for some) anyway, hope they are checking for covid.rbbm.
Asylum seekers continue to cross Canada-U.S. border despite shutdown
June 24, 2020
''OTTAWA — New statistics show 21 people were apprehended by the RCMP crossing into Canada from the U.S. in May, despite the shutdown of the border.''

''Since 2017, nearly 57,000 people have crossed the border between Canada and the U.S. using unofficial entry points so they are able to file for asylum.

The vast majority arrived in Quebec, and as they’ve awaited a decision on their claims, many found work in health care.''

 

[LadyL]

It’s official. The four Atlantic Canadian provinces will be “bubbling” next month.

Residents of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador can travel within the four Atlantic provinces without having to self-isolate, starting July 3.

It's official: Atlantic Canada is 'bubbling' on July 3

 

[LadyL]

Toronto makes it mandatory to wear a mask in indoor public spaces

 

[rogue ant]

U.S. buys up worldwide stock of remdesivir, drug seen as potential COVID-19 treatment
Nice.

 

[rogue ant]

Looks like non-medical masks will be required in all indoor spaces in the nation's capital before the week is out.
'No objection' to mandatory face mask policy if Ottawa's top doctor recommends it: Mayor Watson

 

[Bravo]

My City of 110,000 is down to 1 active case. Canada has done well.

 

[LadyL]

My City of 110,000 is down to 1 active case. Canada has done well.

and yet in London, Ontario we have this:

It’s not clear how many gatherings occurred and when but health officials say they are aware of those at the gatherings travelling to Waterloo and Hamilton.

Parties in London, Ont., lead to coronavirus outbreak

 

[LadyL]

See how Canada crushed the curve while the US struggles - CNN Video

 

[rogue ant]

See how Canada crushed the curve while the US struggles - CNN Video

Very true that leaving politics out of it had a huge impact.

 

[rogue ant]

A Montreal bar's re-opening strategy: hand sanitizer; taking patrons' temperature before entering; mandatory (free) masks which patrons can only remove while they are seated at a table; removed the dance floor and installed booth seating separated by plexiglass.

It will be interesting to see if it is successful.

Source: Il a rouvert son bar à condition qu’on y porte le masque

 

[Bravo]

Canada adds health officials at U.S. border crossings to screen for COVID-19