In all, COVID-19 has killed about 9,250 people in Canada, while the cumulative case count has been edging toward the 150,000 mark.
Category: Health
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Five highlights from the speech from the throne
OTTAWA — In a new speech from the throne, the Liberal government detailed its plan to face the coming second wave of COVID-19, support Canadians and businesses that are still struggling because of the pandemic and boost the economy for longer-term recovery. Here are highlights from Wednesday’s speech: Helping provinces reinforce COVID-19 testing The Liberals...
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Department of Health (DOH) reports 3,257 new Covid-19 cases, recoveries at 208,790
It also reported 733 new recoveries, bringing the country’s total to 208,790; with 47 new deaths to bring the total casualties against Covid-19 at 4,830.
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Duterte extends state of calamity due to Covid-19
Duterte extended the state of calamity “for a period of one year", or from Sept. 13, 2020 to Sept. 12, 2021, “unless earlier lifted or extended as circumstances may warrant".
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‘None of us are superhuman,’ says Public Health Agency of Canada president as she steps down amid pandemic
“Although we are very resilient, none of us are superhuman and I put myself in that category,”
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Provinces crackdown as COVID-19 cases soar across much of Canada
Ontario, meanwhile, reported 401 new cases — a daily increase not seen since June — a day after it hiked fines for those organizing large social gatherings to $10,000 and cut down the maximum size of gatherings in three hot spot regions.
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Silver lining? Cases of infectious diseases plunge amid anti-COVID measures
“If you wear a mask, if you stay two metres from someone, if you’re washing your hands frequently, that is going to clearly reduce a lot of infections that are transmitted by those routes.”
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Toronto to open centre for those with COVID-19 who can’t self-isolate at home
Toronto will soon open a centre for those with COVID-19 who cannot self-isolate at home, a service the federal government said is open to other cities across the country. Health Minister Patty Hajdu said Friday the federal government is providing $13.9 million to Toronto Public Health — enough to operate the 140-room isolation centre that opens this weekend...
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Canada donates N95 masks to Department of Health (DOH)
“Canada is pleased with the progress we have made together in recent years to address some of the most serious threats to global health security, including the threat posed by Covid-19 and other emerging infectious disease threats."
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Canada mulls global vaccine contribution as Trump turns back on alliance
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday the government’s latest move in its plan to pre-buy tens of millions doses of potential vaccines, adding deals with two American companies working on promising candidates.