I emphasize reported because there is a wide variance in testing and manner of reporting from country to country and place to place.
As of 6:54 p.m. ET on Sunday April 26, 2020:
Canada reported 46,895 confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19.
The official Province of Ontario website reported 14,432 cases of COVID-19, with 8,00 resolved and 835 deaths.
Quebec continues to have the highest reported cases in the country with 23,267.
The Region of Durham reported 875 confirmed cases of COVID-19. The site also reports 12 current outbreaks at Hospitals, LTCF's and Retirement Homes with 3 having been resolved. As an aside, the Durham Region website is easy to use and very informative.
In international news,
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un's health continues to be a mystery. Reportedly he underwent cardiovascular surgery and was last seen April 11th.
The Trump disinfectant scandal continues to be an issue in the U.S. Fox news reported some U.S. states saw a spike in poison control calls following Trump's comments on injecting disinfectant.
In national news,
Tonight, Canada will be watching the national TV special "Stronger Together/Tous ensemble". It is a national fundraiser for Canadian food banks and helping the needy. I texted our donation, but I must admit the special was not quite as "up-lifting" as I had expected.
Nova Scotia continues to grieve.
New Brunswick is set to ease it's restrictions in a phased approach. They currently only have 118 cases in the entire province. Good news, indeed.
In Ontario,
The Ford government announced a ‘pandemic pay’ increase for frontline workers.
Ontario public schools will remain closed until May 31; at-home learning will continue. It's anyone's guess after May 31st.
There are concerns that garbage collection and policing could potentially be threatened by the COVID-19 cash crunch. We aren't there yet folks, but it's being talked about.
In local news,
I am pleasantly surprised, I have yet to see any negative stories related to the trout fishing season opener this weekend. Awesome, sometimes I like to be wrong. Good for the anglers!
Lakeridge Health is leading the response at Orchard Villa Long Term Care Facility in Pickering and a military medical unit will be on site soon.
Durham community gardens will be allowed to open this spring. The Province reversed an earlier decision that put community gardens on the list of closed amenities. Good news, also.
To make sure Durham’s homeless residents still have washrooms, showers and handwashing stations, the region and local municipalities are opening some facilities.
I picked up sweet potatoes on friday night at a local farm, Bragg's Wild Bird Seed. They were selling for .50 cents a pound, which is a very good price. Right now, the restaurants aren't buying them, so they are selling them directly to the public. Buy local where you can and when you can, folks. I do now and plan to once this is over. I can also tell you, unequivocally, I will never set foot in a dollar store again, nor will anyone in our household.
I picked up craft beer on friday night at my (second) favourite pub, the Bancroft Brew Pub. It was nice to (finally) again see the staff that were working and they appreciated the business. I don't "need" to buy beer there, but I believe in supporting our Ontario Craft Brewers in these tough times. Many are struggling, badly, so ditch the Coors and Budweiser for a few weeks and go grab some local Ontario Craft beer.....and wine, too!
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.
Hunting/fishing related closures in Ontario can be found here.
Town of Clarington COVID-19 updates can be found here.
Province of Ontario COVID-19 updates can be found here.
Government of Canada COVID-19 updates can be found here.
TH-2020
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