The enhanced response structure allows the province to make informed decisions quickly. ...
Category: Health and COVID-19
UPDATED: Ford government calls for federal vape tax, announces new sales restrictions
Ontario will put a tax on vape products if the federal government won't, the minister said. ...
It’s not time to limit public gatherings to prevent COVID-19 spread, health officials say
Testing for COVID-19 is likely to be expanded to all people with flu-like symptoms soon, according to Toronto's medical officer of health. ...
Ontario opening the door to new models of residential care: Health minister
Hallway medicine is, in part, a housing issue, Christine Elliott said. ...
Ontario preparing plan for ‘local spread’ of COVID-19 as new case is reported
So far, the novel Coronavirus isn't being spread from person-to-person in Ontario. ...
Elliott announces home-care transformation, rebranding and phase out of LHINs
The transition to a new model for home care is expected to take years. ...
Health minister agrees long-term care homes need improved staffing model
The health minister said LTC residents' needs have increased. ...
Province launching long-term care home staffing study, a key inquiry recommendation
The province is chipping away at the recommendations from the public inquiry into the crimes of serial killer Elizabeth Wettlaufer. ...
Coronavirus prompts accusations of political point-scoring at Queen’s Park
The health minister's office accused the NDP leader of trying to score political points on the issue. ...
Ontario hospitals raise concern over medical mask supply amid Coronavirus fears
Toronto's major hospital network says the general public doesn't need to use the masks and is urging the public not to take them from hospitals. ...