Lack of COVID-19 testing leading to inaccurate case numbers in Ontario, say experts
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Lack of COVID-19 testing leading to inaccurate case numbers in Ontario, say experts
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Lack of COVID-19 testing leading to inaccurate case numbers in Ontario, say experts
Description
March 20, 2020
For weeks the World Health Organization has been touting testing as one of our greatest resources in the fight against the novel coronavirus. But here in Ontario, experts say a lack of swabs means the numbers likely aren’t as accurate as we think. And we have no clear idea who, and how many people, are infected. Jamie Mauracher reports.
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Lack of COVID-19 testing leading to inaccurate case numbers in Ontario, say experts01:53 | March 20, 2020
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‘It’s appalling’: How women’s shelters in Canada can’t keep up with soaring demand01:13 | November 25, 2024
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Ford announces $3.5M investment for biotech firm Roche Canada01:04 | November 19, 2024
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100% of Ontario medical school enrollments will go ‘to Canadian kids’: Doug Ford02:25 | October 28, 2024
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New trial treatment hopes to restore ability to smell after COVID-1905:59 | October 12, 2024
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Rising concerns over online gambling addiction in Canada01:51 | September 18, 2024
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‘Marmalade’ the cat loses leg after being discovered with buckshot wound near Cambridge, Ont.04:43 | September 5, 2024
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Advocates challenge Doug Ford’s policy against safe consumption sites in Ontario05:27 | August 26, 2024
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How Ontario’s harm reduction strategy changes could impact B.C.01:49 | August 21, 2024
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Public Health Ontario warns of spike in Mpox cases00:33 | July 16, 2024
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Fatal opioid overdoses surge in Ontario shelters: report01:50 | June 18, 2024
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Poilievre, Liberals trade accusations of ‘wacko’ behaviour in Parliament over carbon pricing debate03:42 | June 3, 2024
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Rural Ontario communities face significant doctor shortage02:52 | May 27, 2024
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Feds reject City of Toronto’s drug decriminalization request02:12 | May 18, 2024
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Unvaccinated Ontario child dies of measles, sparks concern among health community01:57 | May 17, 2024
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Prescription for plastic medical waste: How hospitals, medical suppliers are aiming to be greener02:35 | May 9, 2024
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No concern about a ‘diminished supply’ of doctors in Ontario: ministry02:19 | May 8, 2024
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‘Blood on Board’ program expands to southern Ontario00:49 | May 1, 2024
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Health Matters: Norovirus spreading in Ontario, Alberta02:26 | April 30, 2024
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Global National: April 2822:06 | April 28, 2024
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Breaking down Ontario’s investment into primary health care providers04:29 | April 26, 2024
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Ontario hospital performs robot-assisted spinal surgery in Canadian first01:10 | April 25, 2024
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A roadmap for navigating a life-changing diagnosis05:20 | April 1, 2024
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Purple Day recognizes epilepsy awareness02:00 | March 26, 2024
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Canada sees dwindling measles vaccines supply05:25 | March 22, 2024
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Mild winter brings about early tick sightings in Canada01:39 | March 8, 2024
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Global National: March 421:54 | March 4, 2024
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Concerns of measles vulnerability increase as cases are confirmed in Ontario and Quebec01:50 | March 3, 2024
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Small town Ontario clinic at risk of closing02:10 | February 27, 2024
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Lack of COVID-19 testing leading to inaccurate case numbers in Ontario, say experts01:53 | March 20, 2020
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‘It’s appalling’: How women’s shelters in Canada can’t keep up with soaring demand01:13 | November 25, 2024
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Ford announces $3.5M investment for biotech firm Roche Canada01:04 | November 19, 2024
-
100% of Ontario medical school enrollments will go ‘to Canadian kids’: Doug Ford02:25 | October 28, 2024
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New trial treatment hopes to restore ability to smell after COVID-1905:59 | October 12, 2024
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Rising concerns over online gambling addiction in Canada01:51 | September 18, 2024
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‘Marmalade’ the cat loses leg after being discovered with buckshot wound near Cambridge, Ont.04:43 | September 5, 2024
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Advocates challenge Doug Ford’s policy against safe consumption sites in Ontario05:27 | August 26, 2024
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How Ontario’s harm reduction strategy changes could impact B.C.01:49 | August 21, 2024
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Public Health Ontario warns of spike in Mpox cases00:33 | July 16, 2024
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Fatal opioid overdoses surge in Ontario shelters: report01:50 | June 18, 2024
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Poilievre, Liberals trade accusations of ‘wacko’ behaviour in Parliament over carbon pricing debate03:42 | June 3, 2024
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Rural Ontario communities face significant doctor shortage02:52 | May 27, 2024
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Feds reject City of Toronto’s drug decriminalization request02:12 | May 18, 2024
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Unvaccinated Ontario child dies of measles, sparks concern among health community01:57 | May 17, 2024
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Prescription for plastic medical waste: How hospitals, medical suppliers are aiming to be greener02:35 | May 9, 2024
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No concern about a ‘diminished supply’ of doctors in Ontario: ministry02:19 | May 8, 2024
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‘Blood on Board’ program expands to southern Ontario00:49 | May 1, 2024
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Health Matters: Norovirus spreading in Ontario, Alberta02:26 | April 30, 2024
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Global National: April 2822:06 | April 28, 2024
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Breaking down Ontario’s investment into primary health care providers04:29 | April 26, 2024
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Ontario hospital performs robot-assisted spinal surgery in Canadian first01:10 | April 25, 2024
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A roadmap for navigating a life-changing diagnosis05:20 | April 1, 2024
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Apple Recipes Good For your Gut!02:55 | March 27, 2024
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Purple Day recognizes epilepsy awareness02:00 | March 26, 2024
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Canada sees dwindling measles vaccines supply05:25 | March 22, 2024
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Mild winter brings about early tick sightings in Canada01:39 | March 8, 2024
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Global National: March 421:54 | March 4, 2024
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Concerns of measles vulnerability increase as cases are confirmed in Ontario and Quebec01:50 | March 3, 2024
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Global National: March 321:57 | March 3, 2024
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Small town Ontario clinic at risk of closing02:10 | February 27, 2024
Lack of COVID-19 testing leading to inaccurate case numbers in Ontario, say experts
Description
March 20, 2020
For weeks the World Health Organization has been touting testing as one of our greatest resources in the fight against the novel coronavirus. But here in Ontario, experts say a lack of swabs means the numbers likely aren’t as accurate as we think. And we have no clear idea who, and how many people, are infected. Jamie Mauracher reports.
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