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Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health briefs province on COVID-19 social distancing

Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health briefs province on COVID-19 social distancing

Top doctors take questions from reporters
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Health experts say you can get out and enjoy fresh air, carefully, during COVID-19 pandemic

Health experts say you can get out and enjoy fresh air, carefully, during COVID-19 pandemic

Health experts recommend taking precautions, staying away from others, and washing your hands when you get home if you go out to enjoy the outdoors
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Bradford biker racing home through pandemic

Bradford biker racing home through pandemic

Bradford resident, Lukas Robert King rode his motorcycle to Panama City this past winter, and is now racing to get home through the COVID-19 pandemic
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LIVE: Premier Doug Ford calls on manufacturers to retool to help produce critical healthcare items

LIVE: Premier Doug Ford calls on manufacturers to retool to help produce critical healthcare items

New online portal will help connect businesses that can help with the province
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RVH planning to increase critical-care capacity to prepare for outbreak

RVH planning to increase critical-care capacity to prepare for outbreak

Barrie hospital has 15 intensive care unit beds, but that could soon double; RVH also has 36 ventilators, with more on the way
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Ontario reports 59 more COVID-19 cases, but behind local health unit reporting

Ontario reports 59 more COVID-19 cases, but behind local health unit reporting

The province is now reporting 377 confirmed cases, however test results can take two to seven days to come back
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says not all Canadians abroad will be able to come home

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says not all Canadians abroad will be able to come home

More flights to other locations are in the works, but for those who cannot return, 'We're going to ask people to stay safe, make smart choices'
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Update: (Cases Linked) Health unit confirms second COVID-19 case in Bradford

Update: (Cases Linked) Health unit confirms second COVID-19 case in Bradford

A man in his 20s is the latest COVID-19 case for Bradford
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Bradford residents find ways to share cheer without sharing germs

Bradford residents find ways to share cheer without sharing germs

A simple bouquet of spring flowers can provide a boost to the spirits; It's time 'to brighten up the town'
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WORLD: How border closures, travel restrictions could fuel xenophobia amid COVID-19 fears

WORLD: How border closures, travel restrictions could fuel xenophobia amid COVID-19 fears

Canada-U.S. border closure, other travel restrictions undermine our values, expert says
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