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Coronavirus outbreak: Man in his 50s first known death in Toronto‘s shelter system
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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 -
U.S. facing cyclospora outbreak causing diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue05:26 | July 13, 2026 -
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Toronto researchers study whether blood tests can detect cancer after treatment01:50 | July 8, 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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U.S. facing cyclospora outbreak causing diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue05:26 | July 13, 2026
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Protecting yourself against extreme heat as temperatures across Southern Ontario rise03:51 | July 13, 2026
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How to protect your pets from extreme heat and humidity04:20 | July 13, 2026
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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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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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