Monday’s lockdown for Toronto and Peel Region was announced by Premier Doug Ford on Friday and will last a minimum of 28 days in an attempt to curb a staggering rise in COVID-19 cases. Shuttering non-essential retailers and limiting malls to curbside pick up only is one of several restrictions coming into effect Monday.
Premier Doug Ford has announced Toronto and Peel Region will move into the grey lockdown zone on Nov. 23 at 12:01 a.m.
GTA malls extend weekend hours ahead of lockdown
Several malls in the Greater Toronto Area are extending their hours Saturday and Sunday in anticipation of a rush of visitors ahead of Monday’s lockdown that will see shopping centers close. The malls are looking to encourage shoppers to avoid visiting at peak hours, which are typically 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends, as they expect an influx of people will want to get their shopping done prior to lockdown, they said in a Shoppers are encouraged to visit the malls’ websites to see which retailers are offering curbside pick up and mall restaurants may offer take out and delivery, the release statesmedia release.
Toronto police investigate party in storage unit with over 100 people
Premier Jason Kenney warned the government would implement stronger rules if Albertans fail to follow public health recommendations.
COVID-19 cases continue to spike across Canada Sunday as provincial authorities reported 4,142 new cases.
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Thousands of people were left without power in the Greater Toronto Area on Sunday
heavy rain and strong winds swept through the Greater Toronto Area on Sunday afternoon, toppling trees and leaving some areas without power and others with damage.
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Ontario new COVID-19 cases
Ontario reported 1,388 additional cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, a new single-day record, and 15 more deaths linked to the illness.
It’s the third time in four days that record daily case counts have been confirmed in the province.
The newly confirmed infections push the seven-day average, a measure that helps provide a clearer picture of longer-term trends, up to 1,154, the highest seen the outbreak began in Ontario in late January.
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Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Nov. 2 Government figures show there have been a total of 2,230 school-related COVID-19 cases in Ontario — 1,238 among students and 295 among staff (697 individuals were not identified). This is an increase of 71 cases from the previous day. The COVID-19 cases are currently from 558 out of 4,828 schools in the province. One school in Ontario are currently closed as a result of positive cases, the government indicated.
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Yukon will no longer ‘spring forward’ or ‘fall back.’ The territory is now on permanent daylight time. Most of Canada is turning back the clocks this weekend — but Yukon is ticking forward. Yukon is ditching seasonal time changes this year, switching to permanent daylight time. That means the territory will have an hour more daylight in the evening this winter, with a later sunrise. “Yukoners are ready to not deal with the headache of the circadian rhythms being all messed up,” said Premier Sandy Silver earlier this week.
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Health care workers prepare for possible 'twindemic' this fall — a double whammy of COVID-19 and flu
Ontario reports 118 new cases of COVID-19, one new death related to coronavirus
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A new poll suggests Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would be well placed to fight an election this fall, seen as the leader best able to care for Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic and to get the economy back on its feet.
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Ontario government extends COVID-19 pandemic orders until Sept. 22
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Government Announces New Extension of Rent Relief for Small Businesses
Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced that the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) will be extended by one month to help eligible small business pay rent for August. All provinces and territories continue to participate in this initiative, and collaborate with the federal government to provide rent supports to those small businesses most in need.
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More scorching temperatures in store for Toronto with heat warning extended into this week
Environment Canada says you should watch for the symptoms of heat illness.
These include:
Extreme thirst / Rapid breathing and heartbeat. / Vomiting/ Dizziness./Fainting./Nausea.
Ontario Students & Teachers Will Wear Masks In Schools As Of September
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Number of new cases jumps again as Quebec ramps up testing
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Ontario moves more regions to Stage 3 on Friday; Toronto and Peel excluded
Premier Doug Ford says more regions of Ontario are moving into the third stage of the province’s reopening plan Friday.
He says Toronto, Peel, and Windsor-Essex will not move ahead, because all three have larger case counts of COVID-19 than other regions. Regions in Stage 3 can hold indoor gatherings of up to 50 people, while outdoor gatherings can include as many as 100 people as long as physical distancing measures are in place.
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on July 19, 2020
From: Public Health Agency of Canada
Statement
July 19, 2020 Ottawa, ON Public Health Agency of Canada
In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Howard Njoo, Canada’s Deputy Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement on behalf of Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer.
“There have been 109,999 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 8,848 deaths. 88% of people have now recovered. Labs across Canada have tested over 3,481,000 people for COVID-19 to date. Over the past week, an average of 40,000 people were tested daily, with 1% testing positive.
COVID-19 is most often spread from one person to another person nearby through respiratory droplets when an infectious person coughs, sneezes, sings or talks. Less frequently, people may become infected by touching something with the virus on it, then touching their mouth, nose or eyes, before washing their hands.
We don’t know yet exactly how long the virus causing COVID-19 lives on surfaces. Current evidence suggests it can live on objects and surfaces for anywhere from a few hours to days.
We do know that the virus is easily killed by cleaning with regular household cleaners or diluted bleach according to the label directions. Therefore, to lower the risk of transmission by contaminated objects and surfaces, it is important to clean and disinfect these items in your personal environment.
At home, this can include door or cabinet handles, light switches, handrails, faucet handles, countertops, toilets, electronics, toys, phones, tablets, television remotes, and bedside tables. If you use a car, remember to disinfect the door handle, steering wheel, and other frequently touched surfaces.
When you are outside of your home, using public transportation, or out in public spaces, carry a Health Canada-approved hand sanitizer to disinfect your hands, when soap and water are not available.
Remember, washing your hands properly includes these steps:
Wet hands with warm water
Apply soap
Wash for at least 20 seconds:
palm and back of each hand
between fingers
under nails
thumbs
Rinse hands well
Dry hands well with paper towel
Turn off tap using paper towel
Visit Canada.ca/coronavirus for more information on how to wear a non-medical mask correctly, as well as the latest case numbers, public health advice and guidance.”
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