OTTAWA, ON., Oct. 9, 2020 — Today, the Government of Canada announced that it is taking action…
COVID-19
All stories with a COVID-19 pandemic focus from day one until the end of the pandemic and beyond. Stories include COVID-19 case numbers for Toronto, Ontario and Canada as well as pandemic related rules and vaccine information.
COVID-19: Ontario is reporting record breaking case count for second straight day
TORONTO, ON., Oct. 9, 2020 — Ontario is reporting 939 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday — the province’s…
Toronto is suspending indoor group classes and sports programs due to rising COVID-19 numbers
TORONTO, ON., Oct. 9, 2020 — The City of Toronto announced today that in response to…
COVID-19: Ontario reports another single-day record case count
TORONTO, ON., Oct. 8, 2020 — Today, Ontario set another single-day record of confirmed COVID-19 cases,…
A second wave of business closures would be devastating to small business, latest surveys
TORONTO, ON., Oct. 8, 2020 /CNW/ – A latest survey released today by the Canadian Federation of…
26 domestic Toronto flights with travellers onboard that have tested positive for COVID-19 afterwards
Air Canada believes a test-based strategy may be a safe alternative to the 14-day quarantine TORONTO,…
Toronto’s top doctor says limit your Thanksgiving dinner to the people you live with
TORONTO, ON., Oct. 5, 2020 — Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Eileen de Villa is…
Premier Ford announces new rules at Ontario Long-Term Care Homes in COVID-19 hotspots
TORONTO, ON., Oct. 5, 2020 — New restrictions at certain Ontario long-term care homes — Today,…
GTHL postpones its hockey season
TORONTO, ON., October 4, 2020 — GTHL postpones season — As a result of the rapid…
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on October 4, 2020
OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 4, 2020 /CNW/ – In lieu of an in-person update to the media,…
Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health wants Province to take immediate action to reduce spread of COVID-19
Dr. Eileen de Villa recommends prohibiting indoor dining and indoor group fitness classes in Toronto, and…
Toronto Vision Zero Be Safe campaign aims to reduce traffic-related fatalities, injuries
New Toronto campaign cautions road users to stay alert and obey the rules of the road…
Ontario delivers $2.8 Billion COVID-19 Fall Preparedness Plan
Plan includes nearly $540 million in long-term care investments in preparation of future waves of COVID-19…
Federal Government to buy minute result COVID-19 tests
OTTAWA, ON., Sept. 30, 2020 — The Federal government announced yesterday their intention in buying almost…
Toronto Public Health recommending additional measures to stop spread of COVID-19
TORONTO, ON., Sept. 29, 2020 — Today, Toronto Public Health has reported an increase of 251…
Statement from Dr. Theresa Tam Chief Public Health Officer of Canada
OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 28, 2020 /CNW/ – In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr.…
Ontario reports record-breaking 700 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 1 death
GTA accounts for more than 75% of province’s COVID-19 cases TORONTO, ON., Sept. 27, 2020 —…
Toronto sees huge spike of 236 new COVID-19 infections today
“An increase day over day of this scale is a warning to the entire city.” Dr.…
Ontario investing almost $1.1 billion on COVID-19 testing and contact tracing
TORONTO, ON., Sept. 24, 2020 — Today, the Ford government announced that it is building on…
Toronto Public Health launches enhanced COVID-19 dashboard, current status is yellow
TORONTO, ON., Sept. 24, 2020 — Toronto Public Health launches COVID-19 dashboard — Today, Toronto Public…