If we continue on the current pace, our longer range models continue to forecast significant increases in daily case counts and estimate that there could be up to 10,000 cases reported daily by mid-December,” Tam said in a written statement.
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Spread of COVID-19 in Brampton linked to systemic factors, experts say
“We’re tired. We’re numb. We’re overworked. We’re frustrated, because it’s not our rules,” she said. “We’re just trying to keep everybody else safe.”
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Ottawa extends rules and restrictions for travellers amid rising COVID-19 case counts
A slew of travel restrictions and rules meant to curb the spread of COVID-19 will be extended into January, the federal government said Sunday, as case counts continued to rise steadily across the country. In a statement, Public Safety Minister Bill Blair and Health Minister Patty Hajdu said the measures would be in effect until...
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COVID-19 crisis cascading in U.S. as presidential election drama recedes
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Just as America’s political crisis begins to ease, the COVID-19 pandemic is back rattling the country’s windows with a vengeance. New cases and hospitalization rates are setting daily records across the United States, and the death toll is steadily tracking towards 250,000. States and cities are imposing rigid new restrictions on bars...
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Ontario hits 12th straight day of 1,000-plus COVID cases as count rises across Canada
On November 16, Canada surpassed 300,000 total coronavirus cases since the outbreak began earlier this year.
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PM warns premiers that feds don’t have ‘infinite’ resources to assist COVID-19 fight
Dr. Theresa Tam, chief public health officer, said Canada is projected to hit 10,000 COVID-19 cases per day by early next month if the wildfire spread of the virus continues.
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Orchard Villa families detail conditions at facility before long-term care commission
The families of Orchard Villa residents have launched a proposed class-action lawsuit against the company, and their allegations have yet to be proven in court.
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Ontario predicts COVID-19 health system strain; Quebec mulls school closures
New projections suggest Ontario’s surging COVID-19 caseload is likely to strain its health-care system to the point where surgeries will be cancelled, while Quebec’s premier is raising the possibility of school closures around the holidays and Alberta is tightening restrictions. Those were three major developments Thursday as the situation with the stubborn pandemic darkened on...
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New restrictions take effect in Manitoba as Ontario awaits new COVID-19 projections
Ontario reported a record-breaking 1,575 new infections today; Quebec reported 1,365 new COVID-19 cases.
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Toronto to extend ban on indoor restaurant dining, indoor fitness classes
“The spread of COVID-19 has never been greater in Toronto,” and residents should behave as if the virus is everywhere, Toronto’s top doctor, Eileen de Villa, said.