New rules from province to help crack down on COVID-19 second wave
The Ontario government said it will be tightening public health measures and improving testing times in response to the second wave of COVID-19 in the coming days.
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Ontario reports over 700 new cases, new highest case count in the province
Ontario is reporting 732 new COVID-19 cases today, surpassing the former highest daily report of 700 cases reported Monday.
Ontario releases revised screening tool for school and child care
New questions have been added to the Ontario government’s COVID-19 screening tool to help better determine whether children should attend school and child care.
Ontario temporarily raising wages for support workers by up to $3 per hour
The Ontario government will boost wages of personal support workers by $2 to $3 per hour to help retain and attract workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New COVID case at McMaster University
A McMaster University student has tested positive for COVID-19. They were last on campus on Sept. 24, where they spent time in the psychology building.
COVID-19 infection reported at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School
A person at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School in Niagara Falls has tested positive for COVID-19.
Ontario reports 538 new cases today; Niagara Region reports nine
Ontario is reporting 538 new COVID-19 cases today, a decrease from yesterday’s 625 cases and the 554 new cases reported on Tuesday.
Forecast suggests Ontario could see 1,000 daily infections as COVID-19 second wave arrives
Ontario is now in its second wave of COVID-19, health officials say and new forecasting suggests that the province may see 1,000 new cases per day in the first half of October.
Ontario reports 625 new cases today; Niagara Region reports nine
Ontario is reporting 625 new COVID-19 cases today, an increase from yesterday’s 554 cases, but trending down below the 700 new cases reported on Monday.
Ontario investing over half a billion dollars to protect long-term care homes
The Ontario government is investing $540 million to protect long-term care homes. This will help long-term care homes makes necessary changes to improve the support and safety of vulnerable populations.