Coronavirus: Latest developments in the Greater Toronto Area on Sept. 26

COVID-19 rapid antigen tests at grocery stores, pharmacies and other settings.A government source with knowledge of the plan told The Canadian Press that Health Minister Christine Elliott will announce more details on Wednesday.The source said there will be a limit of one box of five tests per household per visit, though some stores might have different processes.Ontario provided free rapid antigen test kits at malls and liquor stores in December ahead of the holidays.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Police confirmed the arrest of the main suspect wanted in connection with the attempted shooting of an ambulance driver on the 27th of January opposite the Panadura Base Hospital.Sri Lanka Police said 8 grams of heroin was seized from the possession of the 32-year-old suspect from Kuruppumulla on Tuesday (8) night.Detectives are planning on obtaining a detention order to detain and interrogate the suspect, after producing him to the Panadura Magistrate’s Court.Sri Lanka Police on Tuesday (8) also arrested a 51-year-old man in connection to the attempted shooting of an ambulance driver in Panadura, on the 27th of January 2022.The suspect was identified as the assistant to the ambulance driver who was the main target of the shooters.On Independence Day (4), the Kalutara Crimes Division arrested the ambulance driver who was the target of gunmen in Panadura.Sri Lanka Police said the ambulance driver was transferring an expectant mother to the Panadura Hospital when several people chased after him on four motorcycles and opened fire at him.However, the weapon used by the gunman had jammed.Police said the ambulance driver was arrested after it was revealed that he was transporting Heroin at the time of the incident.According to Police, the person who was driving the motorcycle and the person who assisted in the shooting were also arrested.The assistant to the ambulance driver had confessed to police that the ambulance was used to transport drugs on several occasions.In addition, another man was arrested from Panadura on Tuesday (8) for spying on the ambulance driver.

COLOMBO (News 1st); Colombo Additional Magistrate Rajindra Jayasuriya on Wednesday (9) ordered to release of a Church worker, who was detained over the discovery of a hand grenade from All Saint’s Church in Borella.On the 2nd of February, the Additional Magistrate ordered to release of three other workers connected to the incident.Accordingly, all four church workers who were arrested and detained over the incident, have been released.Sri Lanka’s Attorney General had recommended that they be released given the fact that they were not involved in the incident.A week ago, Deputy Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris informed the court that it was revealed that the three other workers were not connected to the incident in any way, and the Attorney General had advised to release them.

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ANI reported. AIIMS Medical Superintendent DK Sharma in a letter today said in accordance with current ICMT's national guidelines, it has been decided to discontinue routine Covid-19 testing prior to inpatient hospitalisations (regular as well as daycare) and also prior to any minor or major surgical or interventional or non-interventional procedures and imaging in clinically asymptomatic patients.AIIMS, Delhi announces to discontinue routine COVID-19 testing prior to inpatient hospitalization and surgeries pic.twitter.com/R0wjcSdaFl

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Phillip Schofield has returned to This Morning after testing positive for coronavirus. The 59-year-old presenter had been forced to skip hosting This Morning and Dancing on Ice and admitted he was "bored out of his brain" while locked away in his home after testing positive for Covid seven days in a row.

Canada’s Meryeta O’Dine won the bronze medal in her Olympic debut at the Beijing Winter Games in women’s snowboard cross Wednesday.

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A review is set to be launched after four children were given Covid vaccine overdoses of more than twice the approved amount.

A Business Proposal has been pushed back by a week.Today (February 9), the show’s production team announced that the premiere of A Business Proposal has been pushed back by a week, attributing the delay to stricter COVID-19 protocols on the show’s set. The show will now premiere on February 28.“We have decided to inevitably postpone the first broadcast of A Business Proposal for a week due to COVID-19 in order to change the filming schedule and secure a safe production environment,” a representative from the show said, per Sports Chosun and translated by Soompi.“The first broadcast date has been changed from February 21 to February 28,” the representative added.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); The EU has urged Sri Lanka to continue reducing the use of the PTA, and to undertake further practical and administrative steps to release on bail those detained under the PTA without charges.The European Union (EU) and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka held their 24th meeting of the Joint Commission on 8th February 2022 in Brussels.During the meeting, Sri Lanka reiterated its objective to achieve measurable, tangible, and verifiable results on the ground in meeting its commitments.In this context, the EU welcomed the submission by the Government of Sri Lanka of amendments to the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - A juror in the Scott Peterson trial has been offered immunity before testifying at a hearing that could determine whether a new trial is granted, authorities said.Richelle Nice was Juror 7 in the trial that ended with Peterson's conviction for killing his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son. However, Peterson's attorney said Nice was guilty of juror misconduct because she failed to reveal during the jury selection that she had been beaten by a boyfriend while she was pregnant. He said Peterson deserves a new trial.The offer to Nice will come before she testifies at a Feb.

reporting 583 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the provincial total to 55,945.Wednesday’s case count is an increase from Tuesday’s which saw 548 cases, but a decrease from Monday’s with 615.According to Wednesday’s provincial report, 180 new cases were recorded in Toronto, 121 in Ottawa, 75 in York Region, 70 in Peel Region, 25 in Hamilton and 23 in Simcoe Muskoka.All other public health units in Ontario reported 20 or fewer cases.

reporting 548 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the provincial total to 55,362.Tuesday’s case count is a decrease from Monday’s which saw 615 new cases and Sunday with 566.According to Tuesday’s provincial report, 201 new cases were recorded in Toronto, 90 in Peel Region, 62 in Ottawa, 56 in York Region, 30 in Halton Region and 21 in Waterloo Region.All other public health units in Ontario reported 20 or fewer cases.The death toll in the province has risen to 2,987 as seven more deaths were reported.

coronavirus on Monday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 54,814.“Locally, there are 289 new cases in Toronto, 88 in Peel and 81 in Ottawa,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Twitter.“Fifty-eight per cent of today’s cases are in people under the age of 40.

coronavirus on Sunday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 54,199.“Locally, there are 196 new cases in Toronto, 123 in Peel and 81 in Ottawa,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Twitter.“Sixty-two per cent of today’s cases are in people under the age of 40. There are 534 more resolved cases.”Elliott said the province completed nearly 39,700 additional tests.

coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 53,633.“Locally, there are 284 new cases in Toronto, 104 in Peel and 97 in Ottawa,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Twitter.“Sixty-four per cent of today’s cases are in people under the age of 40. There are 435 more resolved cases.”Elliott said the province completed nearly 46,300 additional tests, which is a single-day record.

OTTAWA -- Sixty-six new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Ottawa today, the fourth straight day with more than 60 new cases of novel coronavirus in the capital.

coronavirus on Thursday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 52,248.It marks a drop compared to Wednesday, which saw 625 cases reported.“Locally, there are 229 new cases in Toronto with 101 in Peel, 66 in Ottawa and 43 in York Region,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Twitter. Latest COVID-19 modelling suggests Ontario could see around 1,000 cases a day in October “Sixty per cent of today’s cases are in people under the age of 40.

coronavirus cases on Wednesday, a dip compared to the record-setting increase the day before.Ontario’s daily COVID-19 report also shows two additional deaths related to the virus in Ottawa.Ontario added 625 total coronavirus cases on Wednesday as new modelling showed the province could see 1,000 cases per day in the first half of October.Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said nearly 35,800 tests have been processed since Tuesday, but there’s currently a backlog of 67,126 tests still awaiting results.Tuesday saw Ottawa add 105 new coronavirus cases, surpassing the record for the highest daily increase set just a week previous.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson said

reporting 625 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the provincial total to 51,710.According to Wednesday’s provincial report, 288 new cases were recorded in Toronto, 97 in Peel Region, 64 in Ottawa, 41 in York Region, 22 in Halton Region and 25 in Durham Region.All other public health units in Ontario reported 15 or fewer cases.Latest modelling numbers released by health officials Wednesday indicate the province could see upwards of 1,000 cases a day in October. Latest COVID-19 modelling suggests Ontario could see around 1,000 cases a day in October Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said nearly 35,800 tests were processed in the last 24 hours.

coronavirus tests to at-risk, asymptomatic people.The province added the three Shoppers Drug Mart locations to their list of participating stores Tuesday as part of its plan to increase its daily COVID-19 testing capacity.“Expanding testing to pharmacies is part of our plan to ensure that we are ready for future waves of COVID-19,” Ontario’s health minister and deputy premier, Christine Elliott, said at a press conference Wednesday.

reporting 554 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the provincial total to 51,085.Tuesday’s case count is a decrease from Monday which saw 700 cases and marked a new record for daily infections.According to Tuesday’s provincial report, 251 new cases were recorded in Toronto, 106 in Ottawa, 79 in Peel Region, and 43 in York Region.All other public health units in Ontario reported 15 or fewer cases. ‘Ontario is now in the 2nd wave of COVID-19’: Premier Doug Ford says Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said nearly 38,400 tests were processed in the last 24 hours.

Asked about the Ontario Hospital Association’s request to move certain regions in the province back to Phase 2, Ontario’s Health Minister Christine Elliott said Monday that the government doesn’t want to move back a phase “unless we absolutely have to.” She said the province has taken steps to curb the spread of the virus.

reporting 700 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday, marking a new record for the most daily infections ever recorded in the province.The last highest case number was on April 24 when 640 cases were reported, however, only 12,295 tests were completed on that day.Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said more than 41,100 tests were processed in the last 24 hours. A total of 3,849,337 tests have been completed since the pandemic began.

coronavirus pandemic in the Greater Toronto Area for Sunday:Ontario reported 491 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Sunday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 49,831.It’s the biggest single-day increase in cases since May 2 when 511 were reported.“Locally, there are 137 new cases in Toronto with 131 in Peel, 58 in Ottawa and 58 in York Region,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Twitter.“Sixty-three per cent of today’s cases are in people under the age of 40.”Elliott said more than 42,500 additional tests have been completed, which is among all-time highs.

coronavirus on Sunday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 49,831.It’s the biggest single-day increase in cases since May 2 when 511 were reported.“Locally, there are 137 new cases in Toronto with 131 in Peel, 58 in Ottawa and 58 in York Region,” Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Twitter.“Sixty-three per cent of today’s cases are in people under the age of 40.” 7 people linked to Toronto restaurant test positive, around 1,700 possibly exposed Elliott said more than 42,500 additional tests have been completed, which is among all-time highs. Over 65,000 remain under investigation.

coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 49,340.It marks a slight increase to the previous two days when 409 cases were reported on each day.“Locally, there are 131 new cases in Toronto with 110 in Peel and 45 in Ottawa,” Health Minister Christine Elliott noted on Twitter.“Sixty-four per cent of today’s cases are in people under the age of 40.” Canada surpasses 150,000 coronavirus cases Elliott said more than 43,200 additional tests were completed, which is a single-day record for the province.

reporting 409 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday, bringing the provincial total to 48,905.Friday’s case count is the exact same number of cases also reported on Thursday. Five out of the last seven days have recorded cases in the 400s.According to Friday’s provincial report, 204 new cases were recorded in Toronto, 66 in Peel Region, 40 in Ottawa and 33 in York Region.All other public health units in Ontario reported 15 or fewer cases.

Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Thursday that the province’s investment into COVID-19 testing will “significantly expand” testing capacity, as well as improve access and reduce wait times.

COVID-19 testing to pharmacies” in the region.On Wednesday, Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott and Premier Doug Ford unveiled details of a plan to have pharmacies offer testing as part of the province’s fall preparedness plan.

reporting 409 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Thursday, bringing the provincial total to 48,496.Thursday’s case count is a jump back into the 400s after Wednesday saw 335 new cases. Ontario cases have been, overall, on the upward trend over the last couple weeks.According to Thursday’s provincial report, 151 new cases were recorded in Toronto, 82 in Ottawa, 46 in Peel Region, 34 in York Region and 26 in Waterloo.All other public health units in Ontario reported 15 or fewer cases.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says a junior member of his tour team has tested positive for coronavirus.Ford posted the news on his Twitter account Thursday morning.“I had no close contact or prolonged exposure to them and will therefore closely monitor my symptoms and take appropriate action as needed,” Ford said in his tweet. Part 3 of Ontario’s fall COVID-19 pandemic preparedness plan to be released “I wish this member of my team a speedy and safe recovery.”Ford is scheduled to have a press conference at 12 p.m.

pandemic preparedness plan today.Health Minister Christine Elliott’s office has confirmed the announcement will provide spending details related to testing and case and contact management.The premier has already announced the province will launch a bolstered flu shot campaign in the coming weeks in a bid to keep hospital capacity down.

reporting 335 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the provincial total to 48,087.Wednesday’s case count is a decrease from Tuesday which saw 478 new cases. Ontario cases have been, overall, on the upward trend over the last couple weeks.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]According to Wednesday’s provincial report, 102 new cases were recorded in Toronto, 79 in Peel Region, 65 in Ottawa, and 30 in York Region.All other public health units in Ontario reported 15 or fewer cases.

Ontario’s Deputy Premier and Health Minister Christine Elliott said Tuesday the government has hired more than 500 public health nurses to be deployed in schools, in order to assess students for symptoms of COVID-19 and determine if they need testing.

reporting 478 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the provincial total to 47,752.Tuesday’s case count is another increase from Monday which saw 425 new cases, and marks the highest one-day increase since May 2. Ontario cases have been on the upward trend over the last couple weeks.According to Tuesday’s provincial report, 153 new cases were recorded in Toronto, 95 in Peel Region, 90 in Ottawa, 27 in both York Region and Waterloo, and 16 in Durham Region.All other public health units in Ontario reported 15 or fewer cases.

COVID-19 fall preparedness plan today.Premier Doug Ford has promised the plan will help the province grapple with a possible second wave of the novel coronavirus.The strategy comes as daily virus case counts continue to climb to levels not seen for months in Ontario.Ford has been under pressure to release the updated plan as opposition politicians say it should have come weeks earlier.

Ontario’s Deputy Premier and Health Minister Christine Elliott said on Monday that the province will be unveiling a fall preparedness plan starting on Tuesday, saying that its been in the works for months now and will include increased testing that is projected to reach a maximum capacity of 50,000 tests per day.

COVID-19 tomorrow.Ford has been promising the strategy for several weeks as virus case counts have steadily increased. Ontario reports 425 new coronavirus cases with majority in Toronto-area, Ottawa Health Minister Christine Elliott says some elements of the plan are already being implemented, including a ramp-up in testing.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]She says a second wave will be more complicated to respond to because of flu season and the need to address the province’s surgery backlog.

reporting 425 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Monday, bringing the provincial total to 47,274.Monday’s case count is a significant jump from Sunday which saw 365 new cases and is the highest one-day increase since early June.According to Monday’s provincial report, 175 new cases were recorded in Toronto, 84 in Peel Region, 60 in Ottawa and 20 in York Region.All other public health units in Ontario reported 15 or fewer cases.

coronavirus on Sunday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 46,849.It marks a drop compared to Saturday when 407 cases were reported.

Ontario’s Deputy Premier and Health Minister Christine Elliott said Saturday that the province is “actively working” to expand its laboratory capacity as it works to get COVID-19 test results out faster amid a rise in virus case numbers.

coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 46,484.It’s the second day in a row the province has reported more than 400 cases, with 401 being reported on Friday.Of the new cases, 129 are from Toronto, 94 from Peel Region, 55 from Ottawa, 28 from York Region, and 18 from Halton Region. Ontario hospital workers’ union concerned with Doug Ford’s pharmacy testing plan “Seventy-one per cent of today’s cases are in people under the age of 40,” Health Minister Christine Elliott noted on Twitter.Elliott said the province completed nearly 39,000 additional tests, marking a provincial record.

reporting 401 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Friday, bringing the provincial total to 46,077.Friday’s case count is a significant increase from Thursday which saw 293 new cases and is the highest one-day increase since June 7.According to Friday’s provincial report, 130 new cases were recorded in Toronto, 82 in Peel Region, 61 in Ottawa, 40 in York Region and 19 in Halton Region.All other public health units in Ontario reported 15 or fewer cases.Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said more than 35,800 tests were processed in the last 24 hours; that is the largest number of tests completed so far.She also said 67 per cent of Friday’s cases are people under the age of 40.Ontario is reporting 401 cases of #COVID19 as over 35,800

reporting 293 new cases of the novel coronavirus on Thursday, bringing the provincial total to 45,676.Thursday’s case count is a slight decrease from Wednesday which saw 315 new cases but is higher than Tuesday, which saw 251 cases.According to Thursday’s provincial report, 85 new cases were recorded in Toronto, 63 in Peel Region, 39 in Ottawa, 37 in York Region and 12 in Halton Region.All other public health units in Ontario reported 10 or fewer cases.