Coronavirus outbreak: WHO says key to stopping COVID-19 spread is ‘test and isolate’
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U.S. content creator making the move to Canada with the help of new citizenship rules
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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 -
Ring of Fire: Canada, Ontario sign deal to reduce red tape to speed up major projects02:41 | December 18, 2025 -
OPP announce auto theft arrests02:25 | December 17, 2025 -
Ford, Chow announce Toronto’s bid to be site of new global defence bank03:00 | December 17, 2025 -
Pearson prepares for busiest travel season of the year01:55 | December 17, 2025 -
306 stolen vehicles recovered, 20 people charged in connection with Ontario auto theft ring05:32 | December 17, 2025 -
19-year-old woman suffers life-altering injuries after getting hand stuck in meat grinder00:27 | December 16, 2025 -
The Morning Show: December 1645:42 | December 16, 2025 -
3 kids die from influenza A-related complications since start of December in Ontario01:48 | December 15, 2025 -
What to know about new U.S. border rules06:00 | December 15, 2025 -
Annual comedy special raises funds for Hope Mission03:41 | December 15, 2025 -
Global News at 6 Toronto: Dec. 14, 202512:30 | December 14, 2025 -
‘It’s beyond horrific news’: Toronto Jewish community stands in unity following Bondi Beach attack02:32 | December 14, 2025 -
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Toronto set to open new winter respite centre as cold temperatures hit02:12 | December 13, 2025 -
Ontario MPPs head off for extended winter break after short fall sitting02:29 | December 13, 2025 -
Ontario’s investment strategy in the face of unrelenting tariffs05:41 | December 13, 2025 -
Hamilton police say bus driver, caregiver not responsible in death of boy01:46 | December 12, 2025 -
‘I believe in his innocence,’ wife of lawyer tied to Ryan Wedding tells court02:18 | December 11, 2025 -
Global News anchors make special appearance in ‘The Nutcracker’01:11 | December 11, 2025 -
Brampton residents without water after broken main causes flood01:30 | December 11, 2025 -
Ryan Wedding’s alleged ‘cocaine lawyer’ pitches plan if released at bail hearing02:00 | December 10, 2025 -
Thousands of traffic charges dropped in Ontario annually02:23 | December 10, 2025 -
Southern Ontario hit with blast of winter weather00:56 | December 10, 2025 -
The Morning Show: December 1045:41 | December 10, 2025 -
All eyes on Bank of Canada as rate decision looms05:56 | December 10, 2025 -
Sacred First Nations artifacts return home after historic journey09:14 | December 10, 2025 -
Flights cancelled ahead of Air Transat pilots’ strike03:23 | December 9, 2025 -
U.S. content creator making the move to Canada with the help of new citizenship rules05:57 | December 9, 2025 -
U.S. President Trump’s influence in Latin America faces new questions07:40 | December 8, 2025 -
Ontario sets spending record on commercials that improve view of government02:39 | December 6, 2025 -
Toronto woman convicted of axe murder of her boyfriend gets reduced parole eligibility00:46 | December 5, 2025
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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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Ring of Fire: Canada, Ontario sign deal to reduce red tape to speed up major projects02:41 | December 18, 2025
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OPP announce auto theft arrests02:25 | December 17, 2025
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Ford, Chow announce Toronto’s bid to be site of new global defence bank03:00 | December 17, 2025
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Pearson prepares for busiest travel season of the year01:55 | December 17, 2025
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306 stolen vehicles recovered, 20 people charged in connection with Ontario auto theft ring05:32 | December 17, 2025
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19-year-old woman suffers life-altering injuries after getting hand stuck in meat grinder00:27 | December 16, 2025
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The Morning Show: December 1645:42 | December 16, 2025
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3 kids die from influenza A-related complications since start of December in Ontario01:48 | December 15, 2025
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What to know about new U.S. border rules06:00 | December 15, 2025
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Annual comedy special raises funds for Hope Mission03:41 | December 15, 2025
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Global News at 6 Toronto: Dec. 14, 202512:30 | December 14, 2025
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‘It’s beyond horrific news’: Toronto Jewish community stands in unity following Bondi Beach attack02:32 | December 14, 2025
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Toronto set to open new winter respite centre as cold temperatures hit02:12 | December 13, 2025
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Ontario MPPs head off for extended winter break after short fall sitting02:29 | December 13, 2025
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Ontario’s investment strategy in the face of unrelenting tariffs05:41 | December 13, 2025
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Hamilton police say bus driver, caregiver not responsible in death of boy01:46 | December 12, 2025
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‘I believe in his innocence,’ wife of lawyer tied to Ryan Wedding tells court02:18 | December 11, 2025
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Global News anchors make special appearance in ‘The Nutcracker’01:11 | December 11, 2025
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Brampton residents without water after broken main causes flood01:30 | December 11, 2025
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Ryan Wedding’s alleged ‘cocaine lawyer’ pitches plan if released at bail hearing02:00 | December 10, 2025
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Thousands of traffic charges dropped in Ontario annually02:23 | December 10, 2025
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The Morning Show: December 1045:41 | December 10, 2025
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All eyes on Bank of Canada as rate decision looms05:56 | December 10, 2025
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Sacred First Nations artifacts return home after historic journey09:14 | December 10, 2025
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Flights cancelled ahead of Air Transat pilots’ strike03:23 | December 9, 2025
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U.S. content creator making the move to Canada with the help of new citizenship rules05:57 | December 9, 2025
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U.S. President Trump’s influence in Latin America faces new questions07:40 | December 8, 2025
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Ontario sets spending record on commercials that improve view of government02:39 | December 6, 2025
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Toronto woman convicted of axe murder of her boyfriend gets reduced parole eligibility00:46 | December 5, 2025
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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