Coronavirus outbreak: Toronto is expected to see more COVID-19 cases as testing expands
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Coronavirus outbreak: Toronto is expected to see more COVID-19 cases as testing expands
Description
April 17, 2020
Dr. Eileen de Villa, Toronto’s medical officer of health, said on Friday that Ontario’s plan to expand COVID-19 testing, particularly in long-term care homes and shelters, is now underway.
She added that the city should expect to see an increase in the number of confirmed cases, especially in these settings.
She also said that the more information available on COVID-19, especially in vulnerable communities, “the better we’re equipped to respond and direct our actions.”
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Coronavirus outbreak: Toronto is expected to see more COVID-19 cases as testing expands00:46 | April 17, 2020
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Ford introduces bill to dismantle homeless encampments, increase drug penalties03:17 | December 12, 2024
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‘Really vulnerable:’ Infants at risk amid Ont. spike in whooping cough cases02:04 | December 6, 2024
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Cannabis-impaired driving on the rise in Ontario, CAA study finds00:34 | November 28, 2024
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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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Hamilton honey farmer breaks down fact vs. fiction of ingredient lists04:26 | November 8, 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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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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Coronavirus outbreak: Toronto is expected to see more COVID-19 cases as testing expands00:46 | April 17, 2020
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Ford introduces bill to dismantle homeless encampments, increase drug penalties03:17 | December 12, 2024
-
‘Really vulnerable:’ Infants at risk amid Ont. spike in whooping cough cases02:04 | December 6, 2024
-
Cannabis-impaired driving on the rise in Ontario, CAA study finds00:34 | November 28, 2024
-
‘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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Hamilton honey farmer breaks down fact vs. fiction of ingredient lists04:26 | November 8, 2024
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100% of Ontario medical school enrollments will go ‘to Canadian kids’: Doug Ford02:25 | October 28, 2024
-
New trial treatment hopes to restore ability to smell after COVID-1905:59 | October 12, 2024
-
Rising concerns over online gambling addiction in Canada01:51 | September 18, 2024
-
‘Marmalade’ the cat loses leg after being discovered with buckshot wound near Cambridge, Ont.04:43 | September 5, 2024
-
Advocates challenge Doug Ford’s policy against safe consumption sites in Ontario05:27 | August 26, 2024
-
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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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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Kidney donor’s impulsive walk from Toronto to Hamilton spurred by need to stay fit01:29 | May 11, 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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Coronavirus outbreak: Toronto is expected to see more COVID-19 cases as testing expands
Description
April 17, 2020
Dr. Eileen de Villa, Toronto’s medical officer of health, said on Friday that Ontario’s plan to expand COVID-19 testing, particularly in long-term care homes and shelters, is now underway.
She added that the city should expect to see an increase in the number of confirmed cases, especially in these settings.
She also said that the more information available on COVID-19, especially in vulnerable communities, “the better we’re equipped to respond and direct our actions.”
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