Coronavirus outbreak: WHO says key to stopping COVID-19 spread is ‘test and isolate’
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Doug Ford says he won’t budge on ready-made drinks plan amid LCBO strike: ‘That ship has sailed’
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04:15 | July 10, 2024
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‘We’re here 24/7’: LCBO workers reach Day 5 in strike
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07:49 | July 9, 2024
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05:33 | July 9, 2024
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Coronavirus outbreak: WHO says key to stopping COVID-19 spread is ‘test and isolate’
Description
March 16, 2020
The World Health Organization's director-general, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said on Monday that while he is pleased to see increased social distancing globally, the best way to stop COVID-19 from spreading is to "test and isolate." He said countries must increase testing and isolate those who test positive, as well as close contacts, stressing their key message is "test, test, test."
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Coronavirus outbreak: WHO says key to stopping COVID-19 spread is ‘test and isolate’02:41 | March 16, 2020
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Toronto floods: Reporter helps stranded motorists after road gets washed out02:28 | 3 hours ago
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‘The media’s tent is collapsing’: Severe thunderstorm halts Toronto transportation press conference01:33 | 6 hours ago
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Olympic Preparation05:19 | 8 hours ago
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Toronto residents reconsidering future in GTHA region due to increasing traffic: poll00:46 | 9 hours ago
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Heavy rainfall and heat hit the GTA02:01 | July 15, 2024
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Internal emails detail chaotic response to Toronto’s botched vacant home tax rollout02:54 | July 15, 2024
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LCBO scraps plan for limited re-opening of 32 stores as strike persists00:42 | July 15, 2024
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Man and woman dead after shooting inside Oshawa homes01:52 | July 13, 2024
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Ontario Road Trips: Why Leamington is a hot place to be right now02:08 | July 13, 2024
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Doug Ford weighs in on battle to keep his cellphone records secret02:58 | July 12, 2024
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Witnesses recount injury at Canada’s Wonderland02:01 | July 12, 2024
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A year into job, Chow points to successes and room for improvement as Toronto’s mayor03:03 | July 12, 2024
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17-year-old girl reportedly falls from ride at Canada’s Wonderland00:30 | July 12, 2024
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Canada’s star sprinter Andre De Grasse shares his preps ahead of Paris Olympics03:17 | July 12, 2024
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Canada’s newest border crossing links Windsor and Detroit05:23 | July 12, 2024
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Scarborough woman pleads guilty to manslaughter after leaving baby unattended in bathtub02:16 | July 11, 2024
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Anonymous donor pays $1K for disconnected Ontario senior02:30 | July 11, 2024
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‘Where’s the money?’ Police release audio of chilling Vaughan home invasion02:13 | July 11, 2024
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‘No other choice’: Ontario Science Centre permanent closure imminent02:45 | July 11, 2024
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Your Money: Ways to manage student debt06:06 | July 11, 2024
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Tori Dunn’s cousin to speak with B.C. premier, calls for bail review01:49 | July 10, 2024
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East-Toronto home dubbed ‘Leslieville dollhouse’ listed for sale02:09 | July 10, 2024
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Toronto works toward strategy to tackle rats01:48 | July 10, 2024
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Ford says won’t release personal phone logs because of confidentiality03:24 | July 10, 2024
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Doug Ford says he won’t budge on ready-made drinks plan amid LCBO strike: ‘That ship has sailed’01:32 | July 10, 2024
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How Toronto is Dealing With the Rat Crisis04:15 | July 10, 2024
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‘We’re here 24/7’: LCBO workers reach Day 5 in strike02:02 | July 9, 2024
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NATO Summit: Former Canadian ambassador discusses possible tensions07:49 | July 9, 2024
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Previewing Canada’s Odds Versus Argentina05:33 | July 9, 2024
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Canada Taking on Argentina at Copa America Semifinal05:17 | July 9, 2024
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Toronto senior forced to live with no electricity in heatwave after hydro bill goes into arrears02:59 | July 9, 2024
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Coronavirus outbreak: WHO says key to stopping COVID-19 spread is ‘test and isolate’02:41 | March 16, 2020
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Toronto floods: Reporter helps stranded motorists after road gets washed out02:28 | 3 hours ago
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‘The media’s tent is collapsing’: Severe thunderstorm halts Toronto transportation press conference01:33 | 6 hours ago
-
Olympic Preparation05:19 | 8 hours ago
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Toronto residents reconsidering future in GTHA region due to increasing traffic: poll00:46 | 9 hours ago
-
Heavy rainfall and heat hit the GTA02:01 | July 15, 2024
-
Internal emails detail chaotic response to Toronto’s botched vacant home tax rollout02:54 | July 15, 2024
-
LCBO scraps plan for limited re-opening of 32 stores as strike persists00:42 | July 15, 2024
-
Man and woman dead after shooting inside Oshawa homes01:52 | July 13, 2024
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Ontario Road Trips: Why Leamington is a hot place to be right now02:08 | July 13, 2024
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Doug Ford weighs in on battle to keep his cellphone records secret02:58 | July 12, 2024
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Witnesses recount injury at Canada’s Wonderland02:01 | July 12, 2024
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A year into job, Chow points to successes and room for improvement as Toronto’s mayor03:03 | July 12, 2024
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17-year-old girl reportedly falls from ride at Canada’s Wonderland00:30 | July 12, 2024
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Canada’s star sprinter Andre De Grasse shares his preps ahead of Paris Olympics03:17 | July 12, 2024
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Canada’s newest border crossing links Windsor and Detroit05:23 | July 12, 2024
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Scarborough woman pleads guilty to manslaughter after leaving baby unattended in bathtub02:16 | July 11, 2024
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Anonymous donor pays $1K for disconnected Ontario senior02:30 | July 11, 2024
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‘Where’s the money?’ Police release audio of chilling Vaughan home invasion02:13 | July 11, 2024
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‘No other choice’: Ontario Science Centre permanent closure imminent02:45 | July 11, 2024
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Your Money: Ways to manage student debt06:06 | July 11, 2024
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Tori Dunn’s cousin to speak with B.C. premier, calls for bail review01:49 | July 10, 2024
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East-Toronto home dubbed ‘Leslieville dollhouse’ listed for sale02:09 | July 10, 2024
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Toronto works toward strategy to tackle rats01:48 | July 10, 2024
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Ford says won’t release personal phone logs because of confidentiality03:24 | July 10, 2024
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Doug Ford says he won’t budge on ready-made drinks plan amid LCBO strike: ‘That ship has sailed’01:32 | July 10, 2024
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Previewing Canada’s Odds Versus Argentina05:33 | July 9, 2024
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Canada Taking on Argentina at Copa America Semifinal05:17 | July 9, 2024
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Toronto senior forced to live with no electricity in heatwave after hydro bill goes into arrears02:59 | July 9, 2024
Coronavirus outbreak: WHO says key to stopping COVID-19 spread is ‘test and isolate’
Description
March 16, 2020
The World Health Organization's director-general, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said on Monday that while he is pleased to see increased social distancing globally, the best way to stop COVID-19 from spreading is to "test and isolate." He said countries must increase testing and isolate those who test positive, as well as close contacts, stressing their key message is "test, test, test."
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