COVID-19 pandemic in Canada

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on August 15, 2020

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Saturday, August 15, 2020

OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 15, 2020 /CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 15, 2020 /CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:
    "There have been 121,652 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 9,020 deaths.
  • Labs across Canada have tested 4,685,663 people for COVID-19 to date.
  • Over the past week, an average of 43,000 people were tested daily, with 0.9% testing positive.
  • We know what public health actions and everyday individual level precautions we need to take.

Government of Canada releases Canada's Flight Plan for safe air travel

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Friday, August 14, 2020

This action plan puts in place a multi-layered system of safety measures to support public health by protecting air travellers and air industry workers from COVID-19.

Key Points: 
  • This action plan puts in place a multi-layered system of safety measures to support public health by protecting air travellers and air industry workers from COVID-19.
  • The Government of Canada has worked with public health authorities, counterparts around the world, and industry partners to develop a plan for COVID safety in air travel that is aligned to emerging global safety standards and best practices.
  • To date, the Government of Canada is not aware of any cases attributed to passenger-to-passenger transmission on a flight to or from Canada.
  • Implementing Canada's Flight Plan reinforces our ongoing commitment to protect public health and minimize the COVID-19 risks associated with air travel.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on August 12, 2020

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 12, 2020 /CNW/ -In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 12, 2020 /CNW/ -In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:
    "There have been120,421cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 8,991 deaths.88% of people have now recovered.
  • Based on the most recent 7 days, there have been an average of 443 cases reported daily from across the country.
  • We know what public health actions and everyday individual level precautions we need to take to maintain control of COVID-19 in Canada.
  • Understanding the risks, following local public health guidance and taking appropriate precautions can help us make informed decisions to keep us, our families, and our communitiessafer.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on August 8, 2020

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Saturday, August 8, 2020

OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 8, 2020 /CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 8, 2020 /CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:
    "There have been 118,985 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 8,970 deaths.
  • Labs across Canada have tested 4,367,208 people for COVID-19 to date.
  • Yesterday, in my remarks I highlighted a topic on the minds of many people these days back to school.
  • To support administrators of schools from kindergarten to grade 12 and local public health authorities in the safe resumption of in-school educational programming during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Public Health Agency of Canada, has developed guidance in collaboration with Canadian public health experts and stakeholders.

Cape Cod Project Brings Innovation to Long-Term Care

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Thursday, August 6, 2020

In the US, 40% of all COVID-19 fatalities have been associated with long-term care facilities and nursing homes.

Key Points: 
  • In the US, 40% of all COVID-19 fatalities have been associated with long-term care facilities and nursing homes.
  • In Massachusetts COVID-19 related deaths in nursing homes and long-term care facilities account for 62% of the state's total.
  • More than 80 long term care facilities in Massachusetts reported at least 20 resident deaths and five homes recorded more than 50 deaths each.
  • Gendron, a Cape Cod native and a global leader in facilities management, cited the current physical environment of care in nursing homes as having a significant impact in the high infection and fatality rates.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on July 30, 2020

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Thursday, July 30, 2020

OTTAWA, ON, July 30, 2020 /CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, July 30, 2020 /CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:
    "There have been 115,470 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 8,917 deaths.
  • This week marks six months since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a public health emergency of international concern and Canada announced its first case of COVID-19.
  • We know what public health actions and everyday individual level precautions we need to take to maintain control of COVID-19 in Canada.
  • Understanding the risks, following local public health guidance and taking appropriate precautions can help us make informed decisions to keep us, our families and community safer.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on July 29, 2020

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020

OTTAWA, ON, July 29, 2020 /CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, July 29, 2020 /CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement:
    "There have been 114,994 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 8,912 deaths.
  • Labs across Canada have tested 3,899,000 people for COVID-19 to date.
  • Please visit the Wellness Together Portal to connect to mental health and substance use support, resources and counselling with a mental health professional.
  • During this pandemic, we should all try our very best to stay connected even while staying physically apart.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on July 27, 2020

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Monday, July 27, 2020

OTTAWA, ON, July 27, 2020 /CNW/ -In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, July 27, 2020 /CNW/ -In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:
    "There have been 113,911 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 8,890 deaths.
  • In yesterday's statement, I reported that 63% percent of COVID-19 cases reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada this past week were young people under the age of 39 years, and one third (31%) of these were hospitalized for their illness.
  • My reflection over the weekend was on the challenges we are all facing in learning to live with COVID-19.
  • For more information on testing: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coro...
    Wash your hands often with soap and water or carry a Health Canada-approved hand sanitizer with you.

D-BOX Announces the Closing of the Financings with National Bank of Canada and the Business Development Bank of Canada

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Monday, July 27, 2020

Concurrently, the Corporation also entered into a definitive agreement with the Business Development Bank of Canada related to the availability of a working capital commercial loan of $2 million.

Key Points: 
  • Concurrently, the Corporation also entered into a definitive agreement with the Business Development Bank of Canada related to the availability of a working capital commercial loan of $2 million.
  • The loan will be secured by second-ranking hypothec and security interests on all assets of the Corporation and its U.S. subsidiary.
  • I am pleased to confirm the closing of a non-dilutive financing with the National Bank of Canada and the BDC.
  • With $317 billion in assets as at April 30, 2020, National Bank of Canada , together with its subsidiaries, forms one of Canada's leading integrated financial groups.

Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on July 25, 2020

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Saturday, July 25, 2020

OTTAWA, ON, July 25, 2020 /CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, July 25, 2020 /CNW/ - In lieu of an in-person update to the media, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, issued the following statement today:
    "There have been 113,206 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 8,881 deaths.
  • Labs across Canada have tested over 3,717,483 people for COVID-19 to date.
  • Our goal in public health is to reduce cases, and reduce instances of severe illness and death during this pandemic.
  • Canadians have done a great job in following public health measures, such as maintaining physical distancing, practising good hygiene and donning masks when indoors in public spaces.