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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Thousands of students return to schools as new COVID-19 cases emerge
“I think the prudent thing when someone is symptomatic is keep them at home, don’t go to school, but also call up the local public health hotline and figure out if a child needs to be tested.”
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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.
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From masks to cohorting, a guide to back-to-school rules across the country
Plans are being made across the country for how to safely send students back to school in the fall as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Here is a look at what the various provinces have said about getting kids back to classes. — BRITISH COLUMBIA British Columbia has laid out its plan for studies to resume in “learning groups” this fall. School...
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Lawsuit to challenge Quebec back-to-school plan requiring in-person attendance
Sending her children to school “would mean my child is in a class for five or six hours a day, with 35 students, without a mask, without social distancing, when at home I can guarantee several basic security measures,” she said in a phone interview.
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Philippines logs record 6,958 new Covid-19 cases
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday reported record-high 6,958 new Covid-19 infections, raising the overall tally to 136,638. The DOH said the additional cases reported were based on the total Covid-19 tests done by 74 out of 99 operational laboratories. Majority of the newly announced cases are from the National Capital Region (NCR)...
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Ten workers test positive for COVID-19 at pork processing plant in Manitoba
“We are confident that our workplace is safe and we will continue operating,”Maple Leaf Foods president and CEO Michael McCain said.
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Department of Health (DOH) proposes higher Covid-19 bed allocation
On Wednesday, the reported 3,462 new Covid-19 infections, raising the country’s overall tally to 115,980.
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Feds earmark $3.3B for provinces, territories for COVID-19 infrastructure
The federal government is envisioning the money will be used to retrofit schools, hospitals and long-term care facilities to better limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, as well as build more bike lanes and walking paths for people to get outside.
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Tam to young people: stop spreading COVID-19, don’t infect parents, elders
Tam says that age group - aged 20-29 accounted for the highest incidence rates for COVID-19 cases in the past two weeks.