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• Having friends over for coffee is not social distancing: Toronto’s top doctor

  18-03-2020 23:44
  
  Toronto’s chief medical officer of health called on residents Wednesday to go the extra step to practice social distancing as much as possible, saying that Toronto is at a critical juncture where we should anticipate a steep rise in cases.
  
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• Ontario to waive three-month OHIP waiting period for returning Canadians

  18-03-2020 23:41
  
  Ontario will waive the three-month waiting period for OHIP coverage allowing Canadians who have spent months out of the country to return with their health insurance intact.
  
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• Toronto health officials warn to avoid coffee or dinner dates amid COVID-19 pandemic

  18-03-2020 23:26
  
  Toronto’s chief medical officer of health called on residents Wednesday to go the extra step to practice social distancing as much as possible, saying that Toronto is at a critical juncture where we should anticipate a steep rise in cases.
  
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• Avoid coffee or dinner dates amid COVID-19 pandemic, health officials warn

  18-03-2020 23:26
  
  Toronto’s chief medical officer of health called on residents Wednesday to go the extra step to practice social distancing as much as possible, saying that Toronto is at a critical juncture where we should anticipate a steep rise in cases.
  
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• Ontario now telling nurses to quarantine if returning from travel

  18-03-2020 23:25 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario nurses are now being told to self-isolate upon returning from travel, this after the government initially told them to come into work as long as they didn't feel sick.
  
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• TTC to allow 'all-door boarding' on all vehicles as part of plan to help stop COVID-19

  18-03-2020 23:22 via cbc.ca
  
  The Toronto Transit Commission says it will allow "all-door boarding" on all of its vehicles as part of a larger plan by the agency to help support city efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.
  
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• A Toronto doctor describes working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic - CBC.ca

  18-03-2020 23:18
  
  A Toronto doctor describes working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic  CBC.ca
  
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• Toronto confirms 7 more COVID-19 cases in the city, says local transmission on the rise - CBC.ca

  18-03-2020 23:10
  
  Toronto confirms 7 more COVID-19 cases in the city, says local transmission on the rise  CBC.ca
  
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• TTC will be allowing employees to wear their own masks at work

  18-03-2020 23:09
  
  Toronto’s transit agency has announced it will be implementing a number of operational changes amid the COVID-19 outbreak, including allowing employees to wear their own masks at work.
  
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• Having friends over for coffee is not social distancing: Toronto's top doctor - CP24 Toronto's Breaking News

  18-03-2020 22:58
  
  Having friends over for coffee is not social distancing: Toronto's top doctor  CP24 Toronto's Breaking News
  
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• A Flight From Portugal To Toronto Reportedly Held 2 Passengers With COVID-19 Symptoms - Narcity

  18-03-2020 22:47
  
  A Flight From Portugal To Toronto Reportedly Held 2 Passengers With COVID-19 Symptoms  Narcity
  
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• How to apply for EI and COVID-19 emergency benefits

  18-03-2020 22:43 via cbc.ca
  
  On Wednesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a $27 billion package aimed at supporting Canadians whose ability to work was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's an explanation of what those services will look like, and how you can apply for them.
  
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• Toronto police suspend parking enforcement for several offences amid coronavirus outbreak - Global News

  18-03-2020 22:42
  
  Toronto police suspend parking enforcement for several offences amid coronavirus outbreak  Global News
  
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• Toronto distillery produces free hand sanitizer for vulnerable residents - CTV News

  18-03-2020 22:42
  
  Toronto distillery produces free hand sanitizer for vulnerable residents  CTV News
  
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• Toronto distillery produces free hand sanitizer for vulnerable residents

  18-03-2020 22:42
  
  A local distillery has redirected its production facility in Toronto to make hand sanitizer for residents having trouble accessing the product during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Toronto Maple Leafs donating green and white jerseys to frontline healthcare workers

  18-03-2020 22:40
  
  In recognition of “all those who work to help others in need,” the Toronto Maple Leafs will be giving away their St. Patrick’sjerseys to frontline healthcare workers and first responders.
  
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• Here's how Toronto renters feel about the new mortgage deferrals in Canada - blogTO

  18-03-2020 22:34
  
  Here's how Toronto renters feel about the new mortgage deferrals in Canada  blogTO
  
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• COVID-19 UPDATE: March 18, 2020

  18-03-2020 22:32 via cbc.ca
  
  Telehealth experiences a service disruption, Legislature to hold emergency sitting tomorrow, and Toronto Public Health confirms local transmission of COVID-19 appears to be growing: Dwight Drummond has the latest on the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Where seniors can find help in Toronto during COVID-19 pandemic

  18-03-2020 22:17
  
  CTV News Toronto has compiled a list of resources for elderly residents in the Greater Toronto Area to help them navigate their lives through this difficult time.
  
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• Some parking offences suspended amid COVID-19 outbreak

  18-03-2020 22:09
  
  Toronto police has announced that parking enforcement has been suspended for a number of offences as the city works to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the city.
  
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• City of Toronto fires director of Office of Emergency Management in middle of COVID-19 crisis - National Post

  18-03-2020 21:48
  
  City of Toronto fires director of Office of Emergency Management in middle of COVID-19 crisis  National Post
  
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• The Beer Store reduces store hours due to COVID-19 pandemic

  18-03-2020 21:39
  
  The Beer Store will be reducing their store hours and will no longer be accepting returned empty containers for the next two weeks.
  
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• “I treated the first Covid-19 patient in Canada”: A Toronto ER doctor's story - Toronto Life

  18-03-2020 21:21
  “I treated the first Covid-19 patient in Canada”: A Toronto ER doctor's story  Toronto Life
  
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• Passengers on five WestJet flights confirmed positive for COVID-19

  18-03-2020 21:17
  
  A Canadian airline has confirmed that additional passengers on five flights have tested positive for COVID-19.
  
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• Toronto fires emergency management director amid COVID-19 crisis - Toronto Star

  18-03-2020 21:16
  
  Toronto fires emergency management director amid COVID-19 crisis  Toronto Star
  
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• Nine Toronto gyms offering livestream classes for house-bound fitness freaks - Toronto Life

  18-03-2020 21:00
  Nine Toronto gyms offering livestream classes for house-bound fitness freaks  Toronto Life
  
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• Missing Toronto-area man could be in Ottawa, says OPS - OttawaMatters.com

  18-03-2020 20:58
  
  Missing Toronto-area man could be in Ottawa, says OPS  OttawaMatters.com
  
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• Health-care workers now told to self-isolate after travel due to COVID-19

  18-03-2020 20:56
  
  Ontario health care workers are now being ordered to stay at home in self-isolation for 14 days if they travelled outside the country, as the province looks to standardize its policy for front-line staff.
  
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• Toronto confirms 7 more COVID-19 cases Wednesday, says local transmission on the rise

  18-03-2020 20:49 via cbc.ca
  
  Toronto Public Health has confirmed 7 new cases of COVID-19 in the city, and officials say the evidence for local transmission of the disease appears to be growing.
  
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• Toronto confirms 7 more COVID-19 cases in the city, says local transmission on the rise

  18-03-2020 20:49 via cbc.ca
  
  Toronto Public Health has confirmed 7 new cases of COVID-19 in the city, and officials say the evidence for local transmission of the disease appears to be growing.
  
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• City officials provide update on COVID-19 in Toronto

  18-03-2020 20:49 via cbc.ca
  
  City officials are providing an update on COVID-19 in Toronto.
  
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• It's going to be 17 C in Toronto this week - blogTO

  18-03-2020 20:48
  
  It's going to be 17 C in Toronto this week  blogTO
  
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• Police adjust non-emergency services to deal with COVID-19 pandemic

  18-03-2020 20:39 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario's largest police services are adjusting how they interact with members of the public in non-emergency situations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with some even closing their facilities.
  
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• How long does COVID-19 live on surfaces? Researchers say it depends

  18-03-2020 19:08
  
  The novel coronavirus can survive up to 72 hours, depending on what kind of surface it's sitting on, researchers in the United States say.
  
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• These are the grocery stores in Toronto now offering dedicated hours for seniors - blogTO

  18-03-2020 18:47
  
  These are the grocery stores in Toronto now offering dedicated hours for seniors  blogTO
  
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• Ontario legislators to return to Queen's Park for emergency one-day session

  18-03-2020 18:39
  
  The Ontario legislature is being recalled for an emergency session on Thursday, to allow the province to pass two pieces of legislation designed to give Ontarians relief during the provincial state of emergency.
  
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• How is Toronto's Real Estate Industry Being Impacted By COVID-19? - Toronto Storeys

  18-03-2020 17:56
  How is Toronto's Real Estate Industry Being Impacted By COVID-19?  Toronto Storeys
  
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• At least 20 new cases cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Ontario, bringing provincial total to 211

  18-03-2020 17:56
  
  Ontario has confirmed at least 20 new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the provincial total to 211.
  
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• 25 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Ontario, bringing provincial total to 214

  18-03-2020 17:56
  
  Ontario has confirmed 25 new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the provincial total to 214.
  
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• 23 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Ontario, bringing provincial total to 212

  18-03-2020 17:56
  
  Ontario has confirmed 23 new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the provincial total to 212.
  
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• Toronto restaurants and food shops offering takeout and delivery during the coronavirus pandemic - Toronto Life

  18-03-2020 17:47
  Toronto restaurants and food shops offering takeout and delivery during the coronavirus pandemic  Toronto Life
  
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• Technical issue prevents Ontario residents from contacting Telehealth about COVID-19

  18-03-2020 17:47
  
  Ontario residents trying to contact Telehealth amid the COVID-19 pandemic were greeted with an automatic message Wednesday saying they were experiencing “telephone difficulties” and that people should try calling back later.
  
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• CBC temporarily replaces local evening TV news amid coronavirus pandemic

  18-03-2020 17:38 via cbc.ca
  
  CBC is temporarily changing its news service in light of the coronavirus pandemic, including replacing local supper-hour and late-night newscasts across Canada with CBC News Network.
  
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• Students at several Ontario colleges and universities asked to vacate dorms over COVID-19

  18-03-2020 17:36 via cbc.ca
  
  Students at several post-secondary institutions are being asked or told to move out of their dorms in response to COVID-19.
  
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• Can you have coronavirus and not feel sick? A doctor answers your COVID-19 questions

  18-03-2020 17:24 via cbc.ca
  
  Dr. Allison McGeer, an infectious diseases specialist answers questions about when to practice social distancing, COVID-19 infections, and possible transmission routes.
  
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• The major COVID-19 developments in Ontario for March 18

  18-03-2020 17:02
  
  This is the latest news on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) from across Ontario for March 18.
  
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• How Canadians are helping Canadians make it through the COVID-19 pandemic

  18-03-2020 16:47 via cbc.ca
  
  On a weekend when many Canadians were getting themselves ready to weather the COVID-19 pandemic, Burlington, Ont.'s Jennifer Teufel-Shatilla was figuring out how to help others do so.
  
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• Students at several colleges and universities asked to vacate dorms over COVID-19

  18-03-2020 16:45
  
  Students at several post-secondary institutions are being asked or told to move out of their dorms in response to COVID-19.
  
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• Union representing Ontario high school teachers suspends all strike action amid COVID-19 outbreak

  18-03-2020 15:57
  
  The union representing Ontario’s secondary school teachers has suspended all labour action indefinitely amid a COVID-19 outbreak that has shuttered schools across the province and raised questions about when they will even be allowed to reopen.
  
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• Ford government postpones part of its health care overhaul due to COVID-19

  18-03-2020 15:47
  
  The Ford government is suspending a major portion of its healthcare overhaul due to COVID-19, just weeks before the changes were set to take place.
  
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