The world population is estimated to be: 7,778,451,673
World percentage currently affected by COVID-19 remains at: 0.03%
(source: World Health organization)
For further context, India is one of the world's most populous countries. It has a population of 1.38 billion, and the COVID-19 caseload is small, it's currently only at 16,000.
As of 6:35 a.m. ET on Monday April 20, 2020;
Canada reported 35,056 confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19. An increase of 1,653 new confirmed cases from the day before.
Canada's population is reported to be: 37,742,154
Canadian population currently affected by COVID-19 by percentage: 0.08%
Ontario reported 568 new cases of the novel coronavirus Sunday morning, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 10,578. Thirty-nine new deaths were reported, bringing the death toll in the province to 553. Sunday’s report marks the largest increase in cases since the outbreak began, ahead of Friday’s increase of 564. On Saturday, officials said that the data may have been incomplete due to reporting issues with Toronto Public Health.
Ontario's population was reported to be: 14.57 million (in 2019)
Ontario population currently affected by COVID-19 by percentage remains at: 0.07%
Of note, Quebec currently has 18,357, up 836 cases from the day before.
The Region of Durham reported 621 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Sunday. An increase of 53 reported new cases from the day before. So far, 233 have recovered.
Durham Region's population is reported to be: 683, 600 (in 2018)
Durham Region population currently affected, by percentage remains at: 0.02%
In international news,
Italy, which was extremely hard hit by COVID-19 is preparing to relax its citizen lock-down.
While we are on the lock-down topic; as previously mentioned India has the tightest citizen restrictions in the entire world, right now. And the result? No effect on slowing the spread. None. Read it here, it's well worth your time.
Under the "Say what?" file...a study out of Stanford University (California) found that 50 times more people than projected have had COVID-19 and are now immune. I didn't say it, they did. I've said it before, i'll say it again...who really knows?
South Korea reported just eight new cases of COVID-19 as infections continue to drop.
In the national news,
Terrible shooting in Nova Scotia, yesterday. The shooter appears to have dressed as an RCMP officer and somehow managed to put together a replica of an RCMP cruiser with decals, lights and the whole bit. An RCMP officer Constable Heidi Stevenson is among 17 confirmed dead in the Nova Scotia shooting spree. The suspected shooter was killed after being intercepted by officers in Enfield, N.S. This is one of the time-lines that I could find. The shooter was identified as a dentist, 51 year old Gabriel Wortman. All of Canada is in mourning for the victims, which have not been identified yet.
In an unprecedented situation, Canadian food producers are working 24/7 to keep up with demand. Since the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, consumer demand has soared, eclipsing that of food production companies busiest time. In March, there were more orders during one week than are typically seen in the entire month.
In an article filed by the Toronto Star, according to some scientist's, to conquer COVID-19, more people need to get sick. Here’s how governments will decide who to put in the line of fire, first.
Canadians are reporting more wildlife sightings during COVID-19 isolation. A bear was spotted in the central-west area of Peterborough yesterday.
In Ontario,
Testing continues to be an issue in Ontario and this is clearly frustrating our Premier.
T & T supermarket in Toronto has initiated temperature checks of staff....and customers. This is not quite as serious as it appears and the checks are “voluntary”, meaning you do not have to submit to one, to go into the store.
Inmates are awaiting test results at a Brampton jail after 3 correctional officers test positive for COVID-19.
Civil liberties groups are calling for amnesty for recreational tickets issued during COVID-19. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association has received at least 100 public complaints over the past 10 days from those who have been ticketed by bylaw or police officers.
Locally,
">Whitby opened up the parking lot and washrooms at Iroquois Park Arena to truckers so they can rest and clean up. Nice gesture, for sure.
Cabin fever must have hit these two guys in Whitby over the weekend. So, one dude stabs another dude. So then, the dude that got stabbed chased down the dude that stabbed him and then beat his ass with a golf club. You know, just the usual saturday afternoon stuff.
Clarington closed its off-leash dog parks. I guess all of the affairs that started and continue to take place there will have to suspend activity, or find another venue.
Clarington was also the first township in Ontario to announce tax penalty relief for its property owners. They are not forgiving property tax, they are waiving penalties for late payments. The two-month penalty relief will be effective on the April instalment, with no penalties or interest charged in May or June. In addition, Clarington will also waive any service fees for residents who have insufficient funds.
On a personal note, the weekend was good. We got up to the cabin and did some spring clean-up. We took a walk in the woods and took the last maple sap spiles out of the trees. Saturday night, a nice video chat with friends and (more than a few) drinks.
If you develop COVID-19 symptoms, there is a breathing technique that is being touted as a remedy, of sorts. No idea if it actually works, but hey, it can't hurt. Here is the link.
Please remember, try to stay positive, try to follow the rules, help where you can and be kind.
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