British Columbia’s Premier John Horgan spoke out on Wednesday against what he characterized as the “rise of racism” in the province amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
“Hate has no place in British Columbia,” he said, adding that it is “absolutely unacceptable” for people to take out their frustrations amid the ongoing health crisis on people of different races, religion, or sexual orientation.
Horgan also said he was happy to see some individuals stand up against racist behaviour, and called on people to do so with “increasing regularity.”
Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged residents to continue to follow physical distancing guidelines and to wear non-medical face masks when social distancing is not possible, a day after the province entered Phase 1 of its reopening plan.
The premier was joined by Deputy Premier and Health Minister Christine Elliott and Transportation Minister Caroline Mulroney for a daily briefing Wednesday on the province’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
In addition, Mulroney said the province is recommending anyone travelling by public transportation to wear a face covering, except those who are under the age of two, has trouble breathing or is unable to remove a mask without assistance.
Speaking outside his Ottawa residence, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday that businesses facing a rent crunch will need to hold on through the COVID-19 pandemic and help with an eventual economic recovery, instead of closing up and slowing the rebound.
He said the government “really hopes” commercial landlords will apply for a federal program launching next week that would give companies a break on the rent, warning that they may find themselves out of cash in the future if they evict tenants now.
British Columbia’s provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and health minister Adrian Dix are expected to provide an update on the latest COVID-19 cases in the province and to discuss the government’s ongoing response to the pandemic on Tuesday.
Henry said Monday that two more people had died of COVID-19 and there were 16 more people diagnosed with the disease caused by the novel coronavirus from midday Saturday to midday Monday. This brings B.C.’s total to 143 deaths.
There were no new community or care home outbreaks in the province. In total, there are 528 people in long-term or acute care homes who have been diagnosed with the virus.
Premier Doug Ford was joined by Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, on Tuesday where it was announced that Ontario schools will not be reopening for the rest of the school year. However, online learning will continue.
“I’m just not going to risk it,” Ford said of not reopening schools.
Premier Ford also announced that overnight camps will be closed this summer, but day camps will be allowed to reopen with strict public health measures in place in July and August.
Quebec Premier François Legault reported the lowest number of new cases of COVID-19 since April 11 on Tuesday, with 570 new infections.
He also reported 51 new deaths due to COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths in the province to 3,647.
The total number of COVID-19 cases in Quebec stands at 44,197 as of Tuesday.
Quebec nurses held a demonstration outside of Legault’s office in Quebec City on Tuesday to draw attention to difficult working conditions during the pandemic.
Legault said during Tuesday’s briefing that he was disappointed by the demonstration and he wants to meet with union representatives.
Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil and the province’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang are expected to provide an update on the ongoing government response to the spread of the coronavirus.
The province confirmed three new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday, bringing the total number of cases to 1,043. To date, Nova Scotia has had 55 deaths.
As of Monday, there were two licensed long-term care homes and unlicensed seniors’ facilities in Nova Scotia with active cases of COVID-19.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo provided an update on the latest numbers and news surrounding the state’s response to the coronavirus outbreak on Sunday.
Cuomo reported that net hospitalizations and intubations were down in the state. There were 139 new deaths reported.
During the briefing, Cuomo took a coronavirus swab test to encourage New Yorkers to get tested for COVID-19 and to demonstrate “why there should be no reluctance.” He urged all residents who think they have symptoms of the virus to get tested.
British Columbia’s provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry provided an update on Saturday regarding the province’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Henry reported 21 new cases of the virus, bringing the total number to 2,428. She also announced one new death, bringing the total number of lives lost to 141 in the province.
Henry also confirmed an outbreak at Abbotsford Regional Hosptial’s intensive care unit, where six staff and two patients contracted COVID-19.
The province’s top doctor asked residents to “pause” during the May long weekend, stay close to home and “think through” how to put in place their own plan for safe social interactions in the coming weeks.
Ontario’s chief medical officer of health Dr. David Williams and associate chief medical officer of health Dr. Barbara Yaffe provided an update on COVID-19 on Friday.
Dr. Yaffe reported a total of 21,922 cases of COVID-19 in Ontario, an increase of 428 cases since Thursday, adding that “due to a data upload issue, 87 cases were missed on Thursday’s report, but now included in Friday’s report.”
The actual number of cases on Thursday was 345, instead of the 258 that was previously reported.
Manitoba’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Brent Roussin and Lanette Siragusa of Manitoba Shared Health provided an update on the province’s COVID-19 crisis and response on Friday.
Roussin announced that there were no new cases of coronavirus in the province, for the third day in a row.
Manitoba’s cases continue to stand at 289, with 28 active cases. Roussin said there were three individuals in hospital, with one in intensive care.
Asked about how people should congregate during the long weekend, Roussin acknowledged there’s confusion. He said the more people you spend time with, the more you increase your risk — so people should still be cautious while enjoying an afternoon on a patio.
Some conspiracy theorists are falsely linking 5G, the fifth generation of wireless mobile technology, to COVID-19 outbreaks. Jeff Semple looks at what started this hoax, how it spread like wildfire on social media and how it ignited attacks on cellphone towers.
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As more Canadian provinces start reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, some businesses and cities are being left out. Heather Yourex-West explains why the cities of Calgary and Brooks, Alta. aren’t reopening with the rest of Alberta. Plus, Eric Sorensen explains what’s coming back slowly in Ontario, when, and what’s still cut off.
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COVID-19 outbreaks at meat-packing plants across Canada have led to a shortage of food inspectors, with dozens infected and others in fear of falling ill. As David Akin explains, that’s putting extra strain on the country’s already bruised food supply.
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British Columbia’s provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix provided an update Thursday on the province’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
British Columbians are being urged to stay close to home over the Victoria Day long weekend, as the province recorded another three deaths and 15 new cases of COVID-19.
Dr. Henry made the plea at her Thursday briefing as she said nearly 79 per cent of B.C.’s 2,392 test-positive cases have now completely recovered.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and the province’s chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab provided an update on the province’s COVID-19 ongoing response on Thursday.
Moe announced an expansion of the testing criteria throughout the province as more businesses start to reopen, saying this will lead to an increase in overall testing numbers as a result.
Shahab said the broadened criteria will pay careful attention to those who are caregivers to people with compromised immune systems, the homeless and vulnerable populations.
B.C. Premier John Horgan announced Wednesday the renewal of a provincial state of emergency as the province continues its efforts to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Horgan said the state of emergency would remain in place “for the foreseeable future.”
The B.C. government also announced it would use a funding windfall of $120 million from the federal government to “decommission, reclaim or restore” more than 2,000 inactive or orphaned wells within British Columbia.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an investment of $1.7 billion to clean up orphan wells in B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan in April to help keep people working during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw and Premier Jason Kenney provided an update on Wednesday on the province’s ongoing efforts to combat COVID-19.
Kenney announced that the province would be entering Phase 1 of their relaunch strategy starting Thursday.
In all areas of the province, with the exception of Calgary and Brooks, retail businesses, hairstyling and barber shops, museums and art galleries, dental procedures, day camps and day cares will be allowed to reopen as of May 14 with limits on occupancies. Places of worship and funeral services would also be able to reopen under “strict guidelines.” Restaurants would be required to have seating at 50 per cent capacity.
Health Canada has approved the country’s first blood test to detect COVID-19 antibodies, to see if a person has been exposed to that virus, and if they are possibly immune. Heather Yourex-West looks at how the test works, and the questions it cannot answer. Plus, Dawna Friesen has more on the World Health Organization’s hard reality check on the coronavirus.
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British Columbia’s provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix gave an update on the latest COVID-19 cases in the province on Wednesday, and discussed the provincial government’s ongoing response to the pandemic.
British Columbia has reported one new death from COVID-19 and 16 new cases of the virus. Henry said more than 78 per cent of B.C.’s 2,376 COVID-19 cases had fully recovered. The province’s death toll from the pandemic now stands at 132.
The number of people in hospital had fallen by four to 59 patients, she said. Just 14 of those remain in intensive care.
With a little more than a week to go before the deadline to reopen the Canada/U.S. border, prime minister Justin Trudeau faced many questions about an update on when the border will reopen.
Global News’ Mike Le Couteur recaps Trudeau’s comments and addresses some of the pressure the PM may be facing from U.S. counterparts who want the border reopened.
Le Couteur also looks at how the financial aid for businesses may be used to help those companies that rely on tourism.
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New Brunswick’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Jennifer Russell and Premier Blaine Higgs held a COVID-19 briefing on Wednesday to provide an update on the province’s ongoing response.
During the briefing, Russell said that there were still no new cases for a seventh day straight, a week after the province reported its last new case. Of the 120 cases in the province, two remain active.
Russell also said she was happy to see people wearing a mask in public, but cautioned that it should not be used as a replacement for physical distancing. She advised that as the province continues to slowly reopen, people should remember to wear face coverings when in places where proper physical distancing may not be possible, but advised not to wear them all the time or an extended period.
Mayor John Tory, joined by Toronto’s medical officer of health Dr. Eileen de Villa and Toronto Fire Chief Matthew Pegg provided an update on the city’s COVID-19 cases and the ongoing response to the pandemic on Wednesday.
Tory said on Tuesday that urgent joint action by the federal and provincial governments to support cities of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) is needed now.
Mayor Tory also thanked the Canadian National Exhibition board for the “right decision” of cancelling the CNE exhibition this summer, adding that “health must come first” and that now there is an opportunity to plan for a modern CNE in 2021.
Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced Wednesday that the provincial government had reached an agreement with school boards and unions to allow for the “voluntary” redeployment of education workers to facilities struggling during the novel coronavirus pandemic, including long-term care homes, hospitals and shelters.
Lecce made the announcement Wednesday, during a daily briefing alongside Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Deputy Premier and Health Minister Christine Elliott.
Ford also addressed questions regarding Stage 1 of the province’s relaunch strategy, which he has said will be unveiled on Thursday.
Alberta reported 45 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday and 1 new death, bringing the death toll in the province to 118.
The province’s chief medical officer Dr. Deena Hinshaw said during a daily briefing about Alberta’s response to the pandemic that 4,866 people have recovered. There are currently 1,361 active cases.
Hinshaw said 73 cases have resulted in hospitalization and 12 people are in intensive care.
She also addressed questions about the province’s relaunch strategy, and said a decision about whether the province would push forward with Stage 1 of the relaunch on Thursday would be made during a meeting of the emergency management cabinet committee. A decision on that front would be announced on Wednesday.
