COVID-19 Toronto

• Toronto school board pledges to notify ‘entire school community’ about COVID-19 cases

  The TDSB said the move would provide a 'more comprehensive picture' of the pandemic in schools and will continue until the end of this school year.

  Education

  Apr 4
  
• East York community sees lowest COVID-19 vaccination rate in Toronto: City data

  An East York neighbourhood has the lowest vaccination rate in the city, well below the citywide number.

  Health

  Nov 8, 2021
  
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• As businesses begin slow rebound, retailers in Toronto’s PATH system continue to struggle

  “The PATH needs a particular solution that is different from any other retail space in the country."

  Economy

  Oct 19, 2021
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• Entire Toronto high school ordered to move to remote learning amid COVID-19 investigation

  "[Toronto Public Health] continues to investigate this COVID-19 outbreak, including following up with close contacts, providing guidance, and recommending whole-school testing."

  Health

  Oct 11, 2021
• COVID-19: Toronto hits 80% of eligible residents being double vaccinated

  This news comes following the launch of the city's ShopAndVax initiative over the weekend and other mobile immunization clinics operating across the city,

  Health

  Sep 27, 2021
• Ontario government reports 795 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths added due to data review

  When it comes to new cases, 166 were recorded in Toronto, 77 in Peel Region, 71 in York Region, 64 in Ottawa and 60 in Durham Region while other public health units had below 40.

  Health

  Sep 17, 2021
• TDSB announces mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for trustees, employees

  A Toronto District School Board statement issued on Tuesday said those affected by the policy will have until Nov. 1 to be fully vaccinated unless there are approved exemptions.

  Education

  Sep 14, 2021
• COVID-19 vaccine mandate sparks silent protest at Queen’s Park by group of first responders

  In Ontario, the province is dealing with a fourth wave of COVID-19, with the majority of cases in unvaccinated residents and fuelled by more transmissible variants.

  Health

  Sep 13, 2021
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• Ontario government reports 857 new COVID-19 cases, 8 deaths

  Provincial officials noted eight people died on Friday and through a review of data it was learned seven others died more than a month ago.

  Health

  Sep 11, 2021
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• City of Toronto turns to TTC as staff roll out mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinics using buses

  The TTC buses will be used as Toronto Public Health looks to hold more than 100 clinics a week in areas where there is higher foot traffic and lower COVID-19 vaccination rates.

  Health

  Sep 2, 2021