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COVID-19: Ontario’s top doctor says ‘testing is a luxury’ amid Omicron surge
Description
January 6, 2022
Ontario’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Kieran Moore urged people Thursday to stay home if they develop symptoms, with or without a test, adding that “testing is a luxury” given the limited supply of rapid antigen tests. If he were to develop symptoms, he added, he would not seek out a confirmatory test and would stay home for the five-day isolation period.
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COVID-19: Ontario’s top doctor says ‘testing is a luxury’ amid Omicron surge00:44 | January 6, 2022
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Miniature cows say ‘I moo!’ at wedding ceremony00:49 | June 9, 2025
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National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa defaced with red paint01:11 | June 9, 2025
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Developing Ontario’s Ring of Fire is the ‘number one priority’ Ford says00:35 | June 3, 2025
-
Manitoba wildfires force new evacuations, air quality warnings02:07 | June 2, 2025
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‘His sled was full’: Doug Ford compares Mark Carney to Santa Claus after first ministers meeting00:53 | June 2, 2025
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Canada wildfires: Thousands flee Prairie communities as fires intensify02:06 | June 1, 2025
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Ontario, Saskatchewan sign free trade agreement in effort to boost economy amid Canada-U.S. tensions04:26 | June 1, 2025
-
Over 90% of Saskatchewan wildfires ‘caused by human activity’: Premier Scott Moe03:29 | June 1, 2025
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Authorities explain timing, ‘terrorism’ error in Pickering emergency alert02:19 | May 30, 2025
-
London, ON police seize approximately $3 million CAD worth of fentanyl; four arrested01:05 | May 29, 2025
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Creating a Financial Plan for Retirement05:48 | May 29, 2025
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Marking National Red Shirt Day06:30 | May 28, 2025
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How to Start Your Garden for the Season06:06 | May 28, 2025
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Toronto Restaurant Receives Global Recognition05:09 | May 28, 2025
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Breaking Down the Key Messages of the Speech from the Throne06:25 | May 28, 2025
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Starbucks workers in Ontario ratify first union contracts05:11 | May 15, 2025
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Joly to speak with Honda after it postponed $15B EV investments in Ontario00:34 | May 14, 2025
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Doug Ford announces cut to provincial gas tax, removal of tolls on part of Highway 40701:57 | May 13, 2025
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Lecce announces plan to begin work on Ontario’s 1st small modular nuclear reactor01:13 | May 8, 2025
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Wrongly accused Canadian stuck in Dominican Republic02:11 | May 7, 2025
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Heroes in life: Paying tribute to Ontario’s fallen officers with annual Ceremony of Remembrance02:07 | May 4, 2025
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Ontario’s measles outbreak sees biggest spike in cases yet01:58 | May 1, 2025
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Premiers Houston, Ford blast Conservatives as Poilievre faces uncertain future02:14 | April 30, 2025
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Doug Ford proposing changes to strengthen Ontario’s bail system01:41 | April 30, 2025
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Bike lanes in Toronto will be removed ‘one way or another’ Ford warns03:14 | April 30, 2025
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Ottawa police shoot alleged gunman in downtown core00:32 | April 29, 2025
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COVID-19: Ontario’s top doctor says ‘testing is a luxury’ amid Omicron surge00:44 | January 6, 2022
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Miniature cows say ‘I moo!’ at wedding ceremony00:49 | June 9, 2025
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National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa defaced with red paint01:11 | June 9, 2025
-
Developing Ontario’s Ring of Fire is the ‘number one priority’ Ford says00:35 | June 3, 2025
-
Manitoba wildfires force new evacuations, air quality warnings02:07 | June 2, 2025
-
‘His sled was full’: Doug Ford compares Mark Carney to Santa Claus after first ministers meeting00:53 | June 2, 2025
-
Canada wildfires: Thousands flee Prairie communities as fires intensify02:06 | June 1, 2025
-
Ontario, Saskatchewan sign free trade agreement in effort to boost economy amid Canada-U.S. tensions04:26 | June 1, 2025
-
Over 90% of Saskatchewan wildfires ‘caused by human activity’: Premier Scott Moe03:29 | June 1, 2025
-
Authorities explain timing, ‘terrorism’ error in Pickering emergency alert02:19 | May 30, 2025
-
London, ON police seize approximately $3 million CAD worth of fentanyl; four arrested01:05 | May 29, 2025
-
Creating a Financial Plan for Retirement05:48 | May 29, 2025
-
Marking National Red Shirt Day06:30 | May 28, 2025
-
How to Start Your Garden for the Season06:06 | May 28, 2025
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Toronto Restaurant Receives Global Recognition05:09 | May 28, 2025
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King Charles III to Open 45th Parliament05:23 | May 27, 2025
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City of Toronto, Ontario at odds over funding allocation for FIFA World Cup 202602:06 | May 21, 2025
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Supporting Wellness with Canadian Products05:43 | May 21, 2025
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Starbucks workers in Ontario ratify first union contracts05:11 | May 15, 2025
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Joly to speak with Honda after it postponed $15B EV investments in Ontario00:34 | May 14, 2025
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Doug Ford announces cut to provincial gas tax, removal of tolls on part of Highway 40701:57 | May 13, 2025
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Lecce announces plan to begin work on Ontario’s 1st small modular nuclear reactor01:13 | May 8, 2025
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Wrongly accused Canadian stuck in Dominican Republic02:11 | May 7, 2025
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Heroes in life: Paying tribute to Ontario’s fallen officers with annual Ceremony of Remembrance02:07 | May 4, 2025
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Ontario’s measles outbreak sees biggest spike in cases yet01:58 | May 1, 2025
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Premiers Houston, Ford blast Conservatives as Poilievre faces uncertain future02:14 | April 30, 2025
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Doug Ford proposing changes to strengthen Ontario’s bail system01:41 | April 30, 2025
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Bike lanes in Toronto will be removed ‘one way or another’ Ford warns03:14 | April 30, 2025
-
Ottawa police shoot alleged gunman in downtown core00:32 | April 29, 2025
COVID-19: Ontario’s top doctor says ‘testing is a luxury’ amid Omicron surge
Description
January 6, 2022
Ontario’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Kieran Moore urged people Thursday to stay home if they develop symptoms, with or without a test, adding that “testing is a luxury” given the limited supply of rapid antigen tests. If he were to develop symptoms, he added, he would not seek out a confirmatory test and would stay home for the five-day isolation period.
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