British Columbia’s provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry provided an update on the latest COVID-19 cases in the province and discussed the government’s ongoing response to the pandemic on Saturday.
Dr. Henry reported 11 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths Saturday. The province now has a total of 2,573 COVID-19 cases and 2,181 have fully recovered.
Of the remaining 228 active cases in B.C., 35 people were in hospital and five in intensive care.
She also said the outbreak at Haro Park Centre has officially been cleared, as had another outbreak at the Evergreen House.
New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs and the province’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Jennifer Russell provided an update on Friday regarding the number of COVID-19 cases in the province.
Two new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the province, bringing the total number to 128.
Dr. Russell said during the press conference that there’s a cluster of COVID-19 cases now in Zone 5 of the province, which covers the Campbellton, N.B. region. As of Thursday, there were six cases in that region.
Quebec Premier François Legault held a media briefing on Friday after his visit to one of the province’s COVID-19 hot spots, the city of Joliette.
Legault announced that personal-care services can start re-opening in the Greater Montreal area as of June 15.
The list of services range from hair and beauty salons, skin care, hair removal, barbers, hairdressers, nail salons and other services.
Premier Legault said in his announcement that not everyone is lucky to have a wife with so many skills like his wife to cut his hair.
British Columbia health officials reported nine new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday and two additional deaths attributed to the virus.
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said B.C. has now recorded 2,558 cases in total, 84 per cent of whom have recovered.
Of the 241 active cases in the province, 33 are in hospital and six of those are in intensive care.
The province’s death toll is now 164.
Meanwhile, a new outbreak has been declared at a long-term care facility in the Fraser Health region, bringing the total number of residential or acute care facilities dealing with the virus to 16.
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated Canada’s ongoing crisis in long-term care homes. David Akin looks at the proposed solutions, the calls to ban “for-profit” facilities, and the growing call for the introduction of nationwide standards.
Plus, Mike Armstrong explains why Canadian troops say they can’t help Quebec’s virus-stricken care homes through to September, and how the province desperately needs more help.
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Saskatchewan reported two new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, raising the provincial total to 639.
The province also reported nine more recoveries, bringing the number of recoveries to 568.
Health officials said one new case is in the far north while the other is in Saskatoon, where a new community outbreak was declared on Wednesday.
They said the outbreak is linked to two large family gatherings earlier in May when upwards of 60 people gathered.
Public health orders currently limit the size of public and private gatherings to no more than 10 people.
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New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs and the province’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Jennifer Russell are expected to provide an update on the province’s case of COVID-19 and will discuss the government’s ongoing response to the pandemic.
The premier confirmed one new case of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 123.
He said the three recent confirmed cases in Zone 5 are still active and are contacts of one case of a health-care worker who travelled to Quebec and did not self-isolate upon return to New Brunswick.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany is expected to hold a briefing on Thursday to provide the latest update on the U.S. government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
McEnany said on Tuesday that Trump was “displeased” with actions being taken by China regarding national security laws proposed for Hong Kong, and said the president doesn’t see how Hong Kong could “remain a financial hub if China takes over.”
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford is expected to make an announcement Thursday and will discuss the province’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ford said Wednesday that the Ontario government will take over five more long-term care homes around the Greater Toronto Area amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The announcement came after a startling report from the Canadian military was released Tuesday outlining multiple issues in homes across the province.
Ontario reported 292 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, with the total confirmed cases at 26,483.
Federal ministers and health officials will hold a COVID-19 briefing to update Canadians on the latest coronavirus cases in the country and will discuss the ongoing government response to the pandemic.
As of Thursday, Canada reported a total of 87,508 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 6,765 deaths.
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One day after the Canadian military released disturbing allegations in a report about five Ontario long-term care homes, heartbreaking stories are emerging from people with loved ones inside these facilities.
Jeff Semple spoke with one woman, and heard the devastating way she learned the details of her mother’s death.
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Ontario’s chief medical officer of health Dr. David Williams, along with the associate chief medical officer Dr. Barbara Yaffe, provided a briefing on Wednesday discussing the latest COVID-19 numbers and the ongoing efforts to combat the pandemic.
Ontario is reporting 292 new cases of COVID-19, with the total confirmed cases now at 26,483.
The province is also reporting 32 new deaths, bringing the total number who have died from COVID-19 to 2,155.
Meanwhile, 20,372 people have recovered from COVID-19, which is almost 77 per cent of cases
B.C. Premier John Horgan along with Minister of Health Adrian Dix, provided an update on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday.
Horgan announced that the B.C. is extending their provincial state of emergency.
The province said there were nine new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday and one new death.
Horgan also announced that provincial legislature would resume on June 22.
And the premier also stated that the province won’t ask the federal government to bend the rules of the 14 day quarantine period. Vancouver was shortlisted as a potential hub city for an NHL return, but the federal rule could be a potential stumbling block.
A day after a Canadian Armed Forces report alleged gruesome living conditions and neglect at five Ontario long-term care homes, the military has released its report on Quebec’s facilities. Mike Armstrong looks at the issues the military is flagging, and the province’s response. Plus, David Akin takes a closer look at the calls being made for more accountability.
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Quebec officials responded Wednesday to a military report which raised serious concerns as to how long-term care homes are being operated in the province.
Premier François Legault said the 60-page report did “not have a lot of surprises” about the state of nursing homes, known as CHSLDs, amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Legault said the long-term care home sector in the province has been unable to fill about 10,000 positions for years now.
“The situation remains difficult,” he said, noting facilities desperately need more workers.
Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday that the Ontario government will take over five more long-term care homes around the Greater Toronto Area amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The announcement came after a startling report from the Canadian military was released Tuesday outlining multiple issues in homes across the province.
The report said military members observed cockroach infestations, aggressive feeding that caused choking, bleeding infections, and residents crying for help for hours.
When asked if Ford would either fire or ask for the resignation of Minister of Long-Term Care Merrilee Fullerton, the premier refused and defended his minister.
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Mayor John Tory was joined by Toronto’s medical officer of health Dr. Eileen de Villa and Toronto Fire Chief Matthew Pegg as they provided an update on the city’s COVID-19 cases and the ongoing response to the pandemic on Monday.
In addition, they also addressed the crowds at Trinity Bellwoods park on Saturday, the heatwave hitting the city this week and announced the expansion of bike paths and walkways.
The city’s top doctor advised those who were at Trinity Bellwoods park on Saturday that they should self monitor for symptoms for the next 14 days and get tested immediately if COVID-19 symptoms arise. She said that they should remain six feet apart from others and wear a non-medical mask to prevent the spread of any germs. She added that they should stay away from those who may be most vulnerable and to be extra vigilant with hand hygiene.
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Former vice president and Democratic presumptive presidential nominee Joe Biden made his first known public appearance outside his Delaware home in almost two months on Monday to mark the U.S. Memorial Day with a trip to a nearby veteran’s memorial.
Biden along with his wife Jill, both wore black masks and laid a wreath of white roses at the memorial for Second World War and Korean War veterans. He then spoke with veterans, who were also wearing masks, before departing.
The former vice president has been holding campaign events from his home since COVID-19 forced much of the country to stay home.
British Columbia’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Bonnie Henry and the province’s Minister of Health Adrian Dix provided a briefing on Monday to talk about the province’s ongoing efforts to fight COVID-19.
Dr. Henry reported that there are 12 new COVID-19 cases since Saturday and four new deaths, bringing B.C.’s COVID-19 death toll to 161. All four deaths were linked to the Langley Lodge long-term care facility.
There are 267 active cases in the province, with 37 people in hospitals and seven in ICU,
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and director of Public Health England Yvonne Doyle provided an update on the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday.
During the briefing, Johnson unveiled the nation’s retail reopening plan as restrictions begin to loosen amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting June 1, outdoor markets will be allowed to operate, subject to all premises being made “COVID secure” as the transmission of the coronavirus is lower outdoors, Johnson said. The prime minister also announced that starting June 15, the British government will allow more non-essential retail to reopen.
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The House returns to work in Ottawa, where negotiations on are expected to resume on Monday over what form Parliament will take during the pandemic. Abigail Bimman explains what each party is pushing for.
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