Coronavirus: Hamilton to move into COVID-19 lockdown on Monday

Simon Cowell, has been delivered a double dose of disappointment as amid his recovery from a horror bike crash - his second in less than two years - he has now contracted Covid and found himself out of action yet again.The bad news leaves him with no choice but to be absent from Britain's Got Talent 2022 auditions while he gets better.Long-suffering Simon was noticeably missing from the judging panel, although Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and David Walliams all appeared as usual.A spokesperson for the star revealed the bad news, stating to MailOnline: "Simon was unable to attend filming today as he was isolating at home after testing positive for Covid-19."Until February 24, all those with a positive test are legally obliged to isolate, which leaves his judging seat empty for the time being.It comes within days of a terrifying bike crash which saw Simon being rushed to hospital with a suspected concussion, cuts to his face, and a broken arm.Simon has made promises in the past that he'll curb his obsession with "boy-toy" bikes, but his latest crash is said to have been another wake-up call for him about the risks involved.He had been riding the Das Spitzing Evolution S-Pedelec bike, which comes with a hefty £7,921 price tag, when the accident happened.Friends have reportedly claimed he is ready to give up on the dangerous rides, with one source telling the aforementioned publication: "Simon has vowed not to go on a bike again."It was a horror show but fortunately it looked worse than it actually is."The 62-year-old had previously injured his back after a similar crash in Malibu, USA.After it was reported that locals had seen Simon race around the streets near his home in London at startling speeds, he revealed that he

Prince Charles getting Covid again should be "ringing royal alarm bells," according to an expert who warns of some "regal whiplash". The 73-year-old is set to snatch an almost 200-year record by becoming the oldest person to be crowned monarch.

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Doug Ford wants people to hold on just a little longer.Ontario’s populist premier speaks softly into the camera at a recent news conference, his tone subdued, almost pleading.He says he knows people have “COVID fatigue,” but there is a vaccine. The economy will recover.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is being criticized for starting the province’s lockdown on Boxing Day. As Mike Drolet explains, COVID-19 is already overwhelming hospitals, so health officials say this is no time to wait.

Queen’s University in eastern Ontario is urging students not to return to Kingston while a month-long, provincewide lockdown is in effect.Queen’s says students should avoid returning to the university town until after the lockdown aimed at stemming COVID-19 cases ends on Jan. 23, “unless absolutely necessary.”A Wednesday notice from the university says it’s giving the advice after Premier Doug Ford said people should not travel outside their regions during the 28-day lockdown that starts Dec.

Toronto mayor John Tory and Toronto’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Eileen de Villa reacted to news of the approval of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday.

Toronto Mayor John Tory encouraged residents to thank front-line workers on Christmas eve by ringing bells or “banging pots and pans” from their balconies or front steps on Dec. 24 at 6pm.

When asked about the possibility of increased COVID-19 testing ahead of the holidays, Toronto’s medical officer of health Dr.

Doug Ford says no decision on NHL games with Ontario primed for lockdown “We are doing everything we can to get our players, teams and league through development and gameplay to a safe return to the ice,” said Tuck.In November, the GOJHL received approval from the Ontario Hockey Federation to proceed with modified playing rules for the season. It was hoped the season could start in the middle of January, depending on local health units.Tuck admits it has been a frustrating time for all those involved.

coronavirus shutdown announcement.On Monday, Premier Doug Ford announced a province-wide shutdown will begin on Dec. 26 and last for four weeks in southern areas of the province and two weeks in northern areas.

John Tory said he remains full of hope that Toronto will return to its status as a world-class city, but he said people will need to do their part to help with that.Where the city has been called to respond to profound tragedies, like the Yonge Street Van Attack or even recessions, Toronto’s mayor said what has made the pandemic so different, is its length.“Never have we had anything that lasted so long, had such a profound impact on people and businesses and was a true, long-lasting, tragic emergency,” Tory said. Managing COVID-19’s impacts on top of trying to keep the city going, Tory agreed has made for a weird year.“You just shake your head every single day,” he said.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Tuesday announced new Hydro relief rates as well as expanded support for a learners program to help parents after he announced on Monday a provincewide shutdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic that begins on Dec.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford was asked Tuesday for his response to Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson’s comments regarding the provincewide shutdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I have to remind everyone in Ottawa, you’re in the orange-restrict level, you’re aren’t in yellow, you aren’t in green.

coronavirus cases.Premier Doug Ford made the announcement at a daily briefing on Tuesday.“It’s just going to show up on your next bill,” Ford said.The government said electricity prices will be on an off-peak rate of 8.5 cents per kilowatt an hour for all time-of-use and tiered customers starting on Jan. 1, 2021.

COVID-19.“Asking students and staff to stay home a little longer will help ensure we do what’s needed to control the spread,” said Ford. Coronavirus: Government delays return of in-person classes for Ontario schools It’s a reversal from a little over a month ago, when Ontario education minister Stephen Lecce said the province would not be extending the holiday break.During an appearance on Global News Radio 900 CHML’s Bill Kelly Show on Dec.

Ontario to enter ‘provincewide shutdown’ on Boxing Day A full list of what is closed can be found here.“We are very scared we don’t know what will happen,” said Ivan Santana-Barnes.“We have a lot of expenses a month and I do not know if with another lockdown we will make it, but I am hoping we will,”Ivan and his husband, Christopher, opened their restaurant Ivanopoblano last November.“I want to stay positive because it was a dream to open this restaurant because I was in a food truck for 3.5 years,” he said.Heading into a four-week lockdown, Ivan said they plan on taking a week and a half off until Dec.

Doug Ford: No decision on NHL games with Ontario primed for lockdown If the plan does get approved, Atwal said there will be no fans in the stands at Bell MTS Place.“We’ll have to take sort of week-by-week, month-to-month,” he said. “There’s no desire to open fans up to watching hockey games at this point.”The NHL recently announced a 56-game schedule to begin Jan.

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Monday:Ontario has announced that a “provincewide shutdown” will begin on Boxing Day and last for four weeks in southern areas of the province and two weeks in northern areas.“Unfortunately, despite the restrictions, we’ve seen growing numbers of people travelling between regions within Ontario,” Premier Doug Ford said during a press conference Monday.“COVID is spreading rapidly from high outbreak areas to areas with fewer cases. As it does, our hospitals are filling up more each day.

coronavirus strain in the U.K. that the World Health Organization noted on Monday appears to be more infectious.At the same time, provincial health officials in Alberta are now urging anyone who has arrived from the U.K.

While announcing a provincewide shutdown on Monday amid rising COVID-19 case numbers, Ontario Premier Doug Ford implored the federal government to help set up COVID-19 testing for those entering Canada through international flights at Toronto Pearson International Airport.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Monday announced a provincewide shutdown to curb the number of COVID-19 cases that have been rapidly rising in the province, and said it was also needed to stop a flood of people from Quebec travelling to the Ottawa region to avoid lockdown measures in their own province.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Monday announced a provincewide shutdown to stem the tide of rising COVID-19 cases in the province, which will include extending the winter break for schools. Ford said schools are not part of the problem, but out of an abundance of caution, students from kindergarten to grade eight will return in-class on Jan.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Monday announced the province will be entering a provincewide shutdown beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Dec.

coronavirus, but it seems that Premier Doug Ford is just getting warmed up.Numerous sources indicate that the premier will impose what will essentially be a provincewide lockdown, likely beginning when the stores close on Dec. 24 in southern Ontario for four weeks and likely  two weeks in northern Ontario.Schools will be shut down as well, but we saw that coming last week when the education minister told students to take their learning materials home over the Christmas break.

coronavirus cases on Sunday as Nunavut recorded its first deaths from the virus and Ontario sets its sights on further lockdown measures.Canada now has 507,392 cases total, after passing 500,000 on Saturday. The last 100,000 cases were recorded over 15 days, the shortest growth period since the pandemic began in March.Seventy-four deaths were also reported Sunday, bringing Canada’s total to 14,228.

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Sunday:Global News has learned the Ontario government is currently planning to implement new provincewide restrictions beginning Christmas Eve.The announcement is expected to come Monday afternoon at Queen’s Park from Premier Doug Ford.Government sources with knowledge of the plans did not provide further details about the new measures but said as of Sunday afternoon, the plan was for restrictions to be implemented across the province beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Dec.

Ontario government is currently planning to implement new provincewide restrictions beginning Christmas Eve.The announcement is expected to come Monday afternoon at Queen’s Park from Premier Doug Ford.Government sources with knowledge of the plans did not provide details about the new measures but said as of Sunday afternoon, the plan was for restrictions to be implemented across the province beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Dec.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is holding two days of emergency meetings with hospital officials across the province as the number of coronavirus cases continues to grow. On Friday, the province announced stricter measures in five regions, including moving Hamilton into lockdown.

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Saturday:Toronto Mayor John Tory says he is still unsure as to what the provincial government could announce for the city on Monday.Tory said he hopes the province will take advantage of the holiday season while many people are off work and impose stronger measures in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19.“I don’t know exactly what’s coming on Monday, but I just know that it’s something that is the right thing to do,” Tory said.“I will be supportive of Premier Ford in that respect because these are terribly difficult decisions and I just know we’re all trying to do it for the right reasons.”Premier Doug Ford said that discussions will take place over the weekend and an announcement will be

Before entering an emergency meeting with health officials to discuss ways to tackle rising hospitalizations from COVID-19, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said on Friday that the lockdowns implemented in some parts of the province will not be expiring on Monday. Ford said he will have additional information for Ontario residents on Dec.

COVID-19 framework, according to a provincial news release sent out Friday.Kingston is one of six regions that will be moved into new zones Monday.“Based on our numbers, absolutely. I do think we should be in orange.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Toronto and Peel Region will remain in the grey-lockdown zone beyond Monday’s deadline.“As for the lockdowns in the areas that are locked down right now, that are expiring on Monday, I can tell you they won’t be expiring,” Ford said in during a short briefing Friday afternoon.“We are going to continue on with the lockdowns within those regions.”Toronto and Peel Region entered lockdown on Nov. 23 for a 28-day period.

With four consecutive days of COVID-19 cases reaching over 2,000 and fueling calls from the Ontario Hospital Association for tighter restrictions in hot zones, Doug Ford is set to address the issue today at Queens Park. Marianne Dimain has more.

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Friday:From inside his family home where he spends most of his time, COVID-19 survivor Delroy Noble leans down to lift up one of his three young nieces.In April, he left his job at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport feeling ill. A few days later he was rushed to Humber River Hospital with a fever.

Doug Ford‘s tap dance around the issue at his daily press conference Thursday, there seems to be a sense of inevitability that Ontario is headed for some version of another lockdown to stop the rapid spread of new cases of COVID-19.The premier says he doesn’t want to make a snap decision. Ontario hospitals call for 4-week lockdown in hard-hit regions to slow COVID-19 spread That shouldn’t be a problem.

COVID-19.Doug Ford says the meeting with the province’s health minister, chief medical officer of health and hospital leaders today will concern next steps to break the trend.As of yesterday morning, 919 Ontarians were hospitalized with COVID-19, including 263 in intensive care and 172 on ventilators.

Toronto Mayor John Tory has hinted that the extra measures taken by Quebec could be what’s in store for Toronto. As the time runs down on the current lockdown, Quebeckers weigh in on what’s been working there. Matthew Bingley reports.

COVID-19 cases.During his town hall with Global News Radio 900 CHML’s Bill Kelly on Thursday, Fred Eisenberger said GTHA mayors recently discussed the possibilities of having municipalities across Southern Ontario “on the level playing field.”“Given the fact that many people would be taking some time off over the holidays it is probably a good opportunity to lockdown, as we were in March, to try and contain the spread of this virus,” Eisenberger said.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Long-Term Care, responded to a question Thursday regarding a long-term care home in Whitby, Ont. where all but one resident tested positive for COVID-19.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford responded to multiple questions Thursday regarding new COVID-19 measures and if he was considering a province-wide lockdown.

COVID-19 vaccine for Ontario touched down at Hamilton’s airport on a plane Monday morning, it’s still at least a week before any of it will be dispensed in the city, according to officials.Hamilton’s emergency operations centre director says the first of Hamilton’s COVID-19 vaccines could be in the city as early as next week, assuming all goes well with a pilot study going on in Ottawa and Toronto.Paul Johnson went on to tell city councillors in a Zoom call on Wednesday that the number of shots the city will get is expected to be “small.” Premier Doug Ford on hand for 1st shipment of COVID-19 vaccine in Ontario “This is really for health-care workers, because one of the realities is, that this vaccine is not going to be distributed to

COVID-19 pandemic.His motion to freeze all of the city’s fees for recreation programs has been approved by Hamilton City Council.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Health Minister Christine Elliott and Solicitor General Sylvia Jones toured an Ornge facility in Toronto on Wednesday to observe part of the logistics chain involved in transporting the COVID-19 vaccine, as part of the government’s planned roll out throughout the province.

Toronto Mayor John Tory said Wednesday that “the spread of this virus is not abating in a manner that we would’ve liked.” The mayor said his view is that restrictions should apply “across the entire region,” and added that people are too easily moving from areas with strict restrictions to those that are more open.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Tuesday thanked the province’s first recipients of the COVID-19 vaccine, saying they put their community and patients ahead of themselves.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Health Minister Christine Elliott responded to questions Tuesday about high COVID-19 case counts despite parts of the province being in lockdown, saying that based on modelling, there could have been 6,500 daily cases had restrictive measures not been implemented.