Coronavirus outbreak: Man in his 50s first known death in Toronto‘s shelter system
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Coronavirus outbreak: Man in his 50s first known death in Toronto‘s shelter system
Description
May 11, 2020
Toronto’s medical officer of health confirmed on Monday a man in his 50s is the first known COVID-19 fatality in the city’s shelter system. As Erica Vella reports, advocates are calling on the city to do more to protect those experiencing homelessness.
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Coronavirus outbreak: Man in his 50s first known death in Toronto‘s shelter system02:23 | May 11, 2020 -
Etobicoke father fighting bureaucratic battle to access cancer treatment02:17 | July 9, 2026 -
Toronto researchers study whether blood tests can detect cancer after treatment01:50 | July 8, 2026 -
Ontario lowers colon cancer screening age02:01 | July 2, 2026 -
Health Matters: ON, QC heat wave spreads to the Maritimes02:21 | July 2, 2026 -
Living with ALS: a former paramedic’s story02:27 | June 29, 2026 -
Team Canada battling injuries to keep World Cup dreams alive05:32 | June 24, 2026 -
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Seniors Loneliness Awareness Week04:47 | June 17, 2026 -
Walking to raise funds for life-saving cancer research04:10 | June 17, 2026 -
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Red Shirt Day: Action for accessibility and inclusion05:25 | June 3, 2026 -
Toronto Public Library partners with UHN to offer mobile health clinic01:48 | June 2, 2026 -
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Cricket cancer fundraiser aims to combat stigma in South Asian and Caribbean communities01:55 | May 29, 2026 -
Walk for Dog Guides: Raising funds for Canadians with Disabilities03:40 | May 28, 2026 -
Shining a spotlight on St Joseph’s NICU01:56 | May 27, 2026 -
PHAC outlines new Ebola travel measures02:16 | May 27, 2026 -
Newly approved treatment for people with early on-set Alzheimer’s disease05:15 | May 27, 2026 -
Concern over motorcyclist safety after two fatal crashes within 24 hours04:28 | May 27, 2026 -
Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History this Sunday03:37 | May 25, 2026 -
Ebola cases continue to rise05:04 | May 25, 2026 -
Ontario sees increase in tick reports on tracking platform ‘eTick’ in 2026: experts02:16 | May 24, 2026 -
Canada implements enhances screening measures at airports amid Africa’s Ebola outbreak04:51 | May 22, 2026 -
One person tested for Ebola in Ontario03:36 | May 22, 2026 -
Health Matters: New Ebola outbreak04:35 | May 21, 2026 -
Canadian Blood Services renews call for donations03:58 | May 20, 2026 -
Toronto woman in desperate need of stem cell transplant has found her perfect match03:22 | May 19, 2026 -
Rising demand for 6% milk02:46 | May 19, 2026
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Coronavirus outbreak: Man in his 50s first known death in Toronto‘s shelter system02:23 | May 11, 2020
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Etobicoke father fighting bureaucratic battle to access cancer treatment02:17 | July 9, 2026
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Toronto researchers study whether blood tests can detect cancer after treatment01:50 | July 8, 2026
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Ontario lowers colon cancer screening age02:01 | July 2, 2026
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Health Matters: ON, QC heat wave spreads to the Maritimes02:21 | July 2, 2026
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Living with ALS: a former paramedic’s story02:27 | June 29, 2026
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Team Canada battling injuries to keep World Cup dreams alive05:32 | June 24, 2026
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Peer support groups designed for individuals facing mental health challenges03:35 | June 22, 2026
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Seniors Loneliness Awareness Week04:47 | June 17, 2026
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Walking to raise funds for life-saving cancer research04:10 | June 17, 2026
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Canada banning social media for kids under 1606:19 | June 9, 2026
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Generic Ozempic arrives in Canada: How to know if it’s right for you06:50 | June 4, 2026
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Ebola cases continue to rise05:04 | May 25, 2026
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Ontario sees increase in tick reports on tracking platform ‘eTick’ in 2026: experts02:16 | May 24, 2026
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Canada implements enhances screening measures at airports amid Africa’s Ebola outbreak04:51 | May 22, 2026
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One person tested for Ebola in Ontario03:36 | May 22, 2026
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Health Matters: New Ebola outbreak04:35 | May 21, 2026
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Canadian Blood Services renews call for donations03:58 | May 20, 2026
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Toronto woman in desperate need of stem cell transplant has found her perfect match03:22 | May 19, 2026
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Rising demand for 6% milk02:46 | May 19, 2026
Coronavirus outbreak: Man in his 50s first known death in Toronto‘s shelter system
Description
May 11, 2020
Toronto’s medical officer of health confirmed on Monday a man in his 50s is the first known COVID-19 fatality in the city’s shelter system. As Erica Vella reports, advocates are calling on the city to do more to protect those experiencing homelessness.
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