BCApr 29, 2020
46 employees of a poultry and 120 inmates and staff confirmed positive of COVID-19 in B.C.
There have been no new long-term care or assisted-living facility outbreaks in B.C. In total, 20 facilities and three acute-care units have active outbreaks, with outbreaks now declared over at 12 care facilities. Public health teams are also providing support to a number of community outbreaks, actively contact tracing those who may be directly affected and their close contacts. As of today, 46 employees have now been confirmed positive at Superior Poultry in Coquitlam, and 34 employees are confirmed positive at United Poultry in Vancouver. There are also 120 inmates and staff confirmed posi
BCApr 29, 2020
COVID-19 cases in B.C. surpass 2,000
B.C. provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says, "To date, 1,231 people who had tested positive for COVID-19 have recovered. Over the past two days, 55 people have tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the total to 2,053. Two more people have died, raising the provincial toll to 105. Of the total COVID-19 cases, 94 individuals are currently hospitalized, 37 of those are in intensive care and the remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation. Health officials say "Our first priority is to ensure the health of all British Columbians. Every decision, every order and rest
IndiaApr 29, 2020
PM Modi talks with Justin Trudeau, says Thanks
Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau and thanked him for looking after Indian nationals in Canada during coronavirus crisis. "Had a warm exchange with PM @JustinTrudeau. Thanked him for looking after Indian citizens in Canada during these difficult times. Collaboration and partnership between India and Canada is vital to fighting the pandemic including through medical research and supply chain management," PM Modi tweeted. With 1,543 more COVID-19 cases reported in the last 24 hours, India's tally of coronavirus cases has reached 2
BCApr 28, 2020
1.2 million dollars has been raised so far in a fundraising campaign for Vancouver Aquarium
More than 1.2 million dollars has been raised so far in a fundraising campaign by the Vancouver Whitecaps to save the Vancouver Aquarium. The soccer team has been selling face masks featuring logos from the team and aquarium, and the club says they have been sold to buyers in every province. The aquarium, home to 50,000 animals, is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and is losing as much as 3.3-million-dollars a month.
CanadaApr 28, 2020
Nova Scotia gunman acquired police cars through auction, more details provided by RCMP
The gunman who killed 22 people across Nova Scotia this month owned a total of four used police cars obtained at auction, including the one he drove in the deadly rampage. Nova Scotia RCMP say Gabriel Wortman collected other police memorabilia, including the genuine RCMP shirt and yellow striped pants he wore April 18th and 19th. The uniform, along with the vehicle outfitted with a light bar and decals to make it look like a genuine police cruiser, allowed the gunman to escape detection during the manhunt. There is no indication police were aware of the collection before the massacre.
CanadaApr 28, 2020
Nova Scotia: $380-million loan program to help municipalities with financial losses
Nova Scotia has announced a $380-million loan program to help municipalities with financial losses due to COVID-19. Developed in collaboration with the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities and the Association of Municipal Administrators, the loans will be available through the Nova Scotia Municipal Finance Corporation. Municipal Affairs Minister Chuck Porter says the program will help municipalities continue to deliver programs and services. The Municipal Affairs Department will approve requests from municipalities before sending them to the corporation for final approval.
CanadaApr 28, 2020
PM Trudeau says right protective equipment is essential to helping businesses reopen
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says six million surgical masks will be shipped to the provinces and territories this week. He says 100,000 face shields are also on the way soon. Trudeau says ensuring workers have the right protective equipment is essential to helping businesses reopen.
CanadaApr 28, 2020
Dr. Theresa Tam: 740,000 tests have been carried out, 7 per cent have tested positive
The chief public health officer for Canada is giving an update this hour on national projections for the spread of COVID-19. Dr. Theresa Tam says so far, 740,000 tests have been carried out, with about 20,000 people getting tested daily. 7 per cent have tested positive. Tam says the new models are planning tools that allow illness rates to be forecasted in the short term and to allow public health measures to be adjusted.
CanadaApr 28, 2020
Nova Scotia has 3 deaths reported at the Northwood long term care home in Halifax
Nova Scotia is reporting three more deaths related to COVID-19, bringing the province's total to 27. Health officials are also reporting 15 new cases of the virus bringing the total of confirmed cases to 915. The province says the newly reported deaths occurred at the Northwood long-term care home in Halifax, which has been hardest hit by the disease. There are 10 licensed long-term care homes and unlicensed seniors facilities in Nova Scotia with cases of COVID-19, involving 218 residents and 95 staff. Nova Scotia has registered 26,902 negative test results, while 522 people have recovered.
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