Canada uptick in cases: will update thread

I will try to keep updating this thread for the Canadian members & lurkers

Ontario has three more cases - so now at 11 which puts Canada at 19, I believe.  Friday morning was 12, afternoon was 14 and evening was 16.  Now 19 as of late sat/early Sunday...

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/ontario-confirms-3-new-positive-cases-of-coronavirus/ar-BB10zmN9?ocid=spartanntp

A part of the piece:  

Ontario has confirmed three new positive cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the province to 11.

The new cases involve a woman, 34, in York Region, and another woman, 51, and her husband, 69, in Durham region. Both women had just returned from Iran.

OH - I see in article it says :As of Saturday, there were 20 confirmed coronavirus cases in Canada. The number includes eight in B.C. and one in Quebec. There have been no deaths.

So I'm not honestly sure when the 17th was announced - I missed it!  Sorry gang.

Another 3 cases in ON, so up to 27 in Canada.  Totally conflicting information given re: preparing but that's been pretty typical of all this the whole way along...

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/ontario-reports-three-new-coronavirus-cases-brings-provinces-total-to-18/ar-BB10DN4x?ocid=spartandhp

TORONTO — Ontario reported three new cases of the novel coronavirus Monday, bringing the total in the province to 18.

The province's chief medical officer of health, Dr. David Williams, was expected to provide details about the new cases at a press conference in the afternoon.

A spate of new cases was reported over the weekend, all of them people who had recently travelled to Iran or Egypt, or family members of those who had visited the countries.

Health Minister Christine Elliott said Ontario hasn't seen any indication at this point that the virus known as COVID-19 is spreading locally, beyond close contacts. But the province is prepared for any eventuality, she said.

"If that should happen or if there is a rapid number of cases coming in from other jurisdictions, of course we would step up to the next gear," she said. "But we are monitoring this very carefully."

Elliott announced that a new bureaucratic structure will now be in place for dealing with the virus. Various groups on regional planning, emergency operations, scientific advice and ethics will assemble and a "command table" will be the lead, involving health officials and executives, reporting to Elliott.

The province's first four cases were people with a travel history to China, where the outbreak originated, and three of them have since been completely cleared of the virus.

Iran has confirmed 1,501 cases of the virus and 66 deaths, but many believe the true number is larger as its caseload surged more than 250 per cent in just 24 hours.

Egypt has only two publicly reported cases of the illness.

In China, nearly 80,000 people have been diagnosed and more than 2,800 have died.

Ontario's three new cases bring Canada's total to 27, with eight cases in British Columbia and one in Quebec.

Health officials say the best ways to prevent the spread of any virus, COVID-19 included, include frequent hand-washing and staying home from school or work while sick.

Federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu has encouraged Canadians to stockpile food and medication in their homes in case they or a loved one should fall ill with the novel coronavirus and remain in self-isolation for two weeks. But Elliott said Monday she doesn't believe that's necessary. She urged people to go about their daily lives, while being cautious, and said anyone with symptoms should contact their local public health unit.

The most common COVID-19 symptoms are a fever and dry cough, but while some show no symptoms at all, others have developed severe pneumonia and have even died.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published on March 2, 2020.

SP Girl wrote: I feel like these Candian numbers are way off. Likely not enough testing.

I totally agree SP Girl!  

Next to no testing... about the same as USA (a lot lower population but still - next to nothing, way to tight of parameters) JMHO 

Also no idea if we received 'good' test kits or junk ones from WHO/CDC (sorry, just hit the brick wall tired and can't remember who shipped initial ones out...

I feel it's here 'aka - where ever here is for you' it's already there, but like so many other countries - until "all of a sudden, out of the blue" we have unknown sources, clusters and deaths... a lot of people won't be awake till then.

Canada now up to 33, BC just announced 3 more cases and another 3 were posted earlier in day so BS is at 12 now.  

https://medicinehatnews.com/news/national-news/2020/03/03/newsalert-3-more-coronavirus-cases-in-bc-33-people-now-infected-in-canada/

And for anyone who hasn't got enough basic supplies into their homes to last 2 weeks - please take note that in many areas - store shelves are being emptied!

https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/coronavirus-canada-stockpiling

https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/coronavirus-canadians-costco_ca_5e5d503ac5b6732f50e64557?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmluZy5jb20vc2VhcmNoP3E9Y29yb25hdmlydXMrY2FuYWRhK3N0b2NrcGlsaW5nJmZvcm09RURHRUFSJnFzPVBGJmN2aWQ9NDI3YjA1MzY4ZmM0NDkwOThiMWQ4ZDMwMTZiMTNiZDMmY2M9Q0Emc2V0bGFuZz1lbi1VUyZwbHZhcj0wJlBDPUFTVFM&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAACyNnzDNXpI4gVI0xMNo6LIy9x00CK8q8csfHP3iAC6SqnEqhmRcbQGMyeAppbTYhjTImriryIo7GIPxJE-NHpuOzazOdZ9ivzw8NCMdfe7VzBbkAOn-MpC_lYM0M8kIRrJmdfZsOImPNGvHfMMMwCEOOHYcZI7tVJrAdh7U0TVM

decent video at second one (although I don't believe the toilet paper photo was in Canada??)

pheasant wrote: The T.P pic was from a FB page in California from last week I believe, the lady who took the pick thought he (Chinese fellow) was sending the TP back home.

Thanks!  I knew I'd seen it somewhere...very rarely on FB anymore, no idea how they will send it home (guess it depends where home is) would hate to have to pay the postage on it! LOL

Well this seems to be mostly prep for themselves/own troops vs role in big picture, seems late to me to just be starting to look at 'having the ability to cancel large gatherings for military events' but guess better late then never...

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/canadas-military-ordered-to-begin-pre-pandemic-planning/ar-BB10L3gn?ocid=spartandhp

Another 2 in ON (and the one in PQ mentioned earlier) so 36 total now... Still all imports from travelling so no known cases of community spread YET, and all confirmed cases in ON, PQ or BC (JMO - that doesn't mean if you're in AB, SK, MB etc you're truly in the clear, it just means no-one has tested positive yet...

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/two-new-coronavirus-cases-in-ontario-one-in-quebec/ar-BB10NnAn?ocid=spartandhp

Aaaaannnddd here we go!  First case in AB confirmed and BC just hit exponential basically doubling in a day...

https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2020/03/05/student-covid-19-case-temporarily-shutters-private-vancouver-university.html

And AB just had second case - this time in North 1/2 of Province being in the 'Edmonton Zone'.  This is the U of A website which stays current for this province - posts info pretty quickly, so for Albertans following along - this is a great resource for stats, recommendations etc.  I find it intriguing that they now say 'any travel outside of Canada'...what about to BC with community spread case, or ON (especially Toronto) with all the imported cases? 

https://www.ualberta.ca/services/health-centre/coronavirus-info/index.html?mcmcm

I have concerns that this lady may be Canada's first fatality from it - hoping not but age and critical condition... I fear for her and her loved ones, these two articles are a day or 2 past (so numbers are out) but haven't heard if she's on the mend to update situation so will post as is and keep watching for news.  

https://nationalpost.com/news/cp-newsalert-woman-with-presumed-case-of-covid-19-in-critical-condition-in-b-c

https://rdnewsnow.com/2020/03/06/woman-with-presumed-case-of-covid-19-in-critical-condition-in-b-c-2/

Well the first case in AB worked in a Calgary bank - should have had plenty of opportunity to pass bug around there...  

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/coronavirus-covid-myles-leslie-cumming-school-medicine-1.5488857

A third individual in Quebec has tested positive:

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/3rd-quebecer-tests-positive-for-covid-19-after-trip-to-france/ar-BB10PGQ8

A couple members of our military on self isolation/being tested after returning from Italy:

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/covid-19-2-military-members-self-isolating-at-cfb-greenwood-following-return-from-italy/ar-BB10R4M9

Major events in BC being cancelled: 

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/were-in-uncharted-territories-some-events-cancelled-postponed-as-coronavirus-spreads/ar-BB10RcK2

Some details re: where the 26.7 million in federal spending for fighting Covid2019 is going:

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/2-western-university-covid-19-response-projects-receive-federal-funding/ar-BB10QGZB

And Timmi's (Tim Hortons) has stated they will no longer be accepting refillable coffee cups! 

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/tim-hortons-says-it-wont-accept-reusable-cups-amid-coronavirus-concerns/ar-BB10QbQA

There's your Saturday afternoon roundup of CV News Canada edition!   Hoping you all have an AMAZING weekend with family, friends and loved ones!  Let every moment count for good!

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/dr-bonnie-henry-virus-hunter-healer-resolves-to-break-covid-19/ar-BB10UK2a?ocid=spartanntp

This is a double post but those who just look for the Canada thread, we've had our first fatality.  A resident from the Care Home in BC has passed away with COVID-2019.  

Heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and loved ones!

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/bc-reports-first-death-due-to-covid-19-in-north-vancouver-care-home/ar-BB10Xp44?ocid=spartanntp

A good overview of cases to date: see we are up to 86 confirmed now...

https://globalnews.ca/news/6649164/canada-coronavirus-cases/

Latest stats I can find say Canada at 98 confirmed cases - so will likely break the 100 overnight.

5 more in AB for 19 https://globalnews.ca/news/6662912/alberta-coronavirus-cases-19-hospital-visit/

7 more in BC for 46 (first on Island as well) https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/coronavirus-bc-confirms-7-new-covid-19-cases-first-on-vancouver-island/ar-BB1147gV?ocid=spartandhp

1 more in ON for 42 https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2020/03/11/coronavirus-update-man-from-sudbury-confirmed-to-have-covid-19-attended-toronto-conference-last-week.html

From the ON article: Yaffe told reporters at Queen’s Park that she can’t conclude whether the Sudbury man who tested positive after the mining conference in Toronto earlier this month is a case of community transmission because he likely contracted COVID-19 at the convention attended by people from around the world. Community spread, she says, when officials don’t know where a patient got infected.

Last update I had found on PQ said 4... that's more then 98 by my math! Scary when even the government and media 'current updates' sites can't stay current...

Well I couldn't find anything new on Quebec yesterday but they have had more cases - are now at 13 with newest 5 announced.  The premier has started to announce steps to try to slow this virus down, SO glad for PQ their leader is willing to take action! Not huge steps but at least steps - more then I can say for the other provinces and our prime minister! Gooooo PQ!

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/i-am-asking-a-lot-legault-says-of-emergency-coronavirus-measures-in-quebec/ar-BB116tB9?ocid=spartandhp

An early update today since I see there has been a Canada wide type one posted already today, I see that SK and NB have joined the provinces listed for having confirmed or presumptive cases   

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/coronavirus-covid19-march-14-canada-world-1.5497761

As of late Friday night, Canada was reporting nearly 200 cases. To date, the death of a resident of a B.C. long-term care facility is the only known death linked to COVID-19 in Canada. 

• Ontario has reported 79 cases, including five people who have recovered. 
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• B.C. has reported 64 cases, including one death and four people who have recovered.
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• Alberta has reported 29 cases.
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• Quebec has reported 17 cases.
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• Manitoba has reported four cases.
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• Saskatchewan has reported two cases.
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• New Brunswick has reported one case.
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• Two cases have been confirmed among Grand Princess cruise passengers quarantined at CFB Trenton.

Well it looks like we are at the case/case &/or cluster stage now in Canada, those that have been listening to Chris at Peak Prosperity know that this means later stages of single cases and starting clusters.  So only the multi-clusters stage, then the boom.... numbers definitely climbing, we are past the 300 mark now (with decent amounts of testing at least in AB).

Sun - Ontario hit 101, AB hit 56 including 2 community spread (from 29 late Friday) new cases everywhere, still have a few provinces without it and the provincial governments are ramping up the 'slow it down' steps.  Federal government still seems to be talking - not doing... 'talking' about closing border to US - no mention of stopping people flying in though, talking 'mandatory' 14 day self isolation for returning travelers etc - all a day (many!) late and a dollar short - but that's just me.  Here are a few headlines from Canadian sources.

BC: Limiting testing (see article under ON) and this is Sat update but latest I could find:

https://globalnews.ca/news/6677701/bc-coronavirus-update-march-14/

AB:  Closes schools & daycares, Calgary declares local state of emergency:

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/covid-19-alberta-cancels-all-school-classes-closes-licensed-daycares/ar-BB11ec8j?ocid=spartandhp

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/calgary-declares-local-state-of-emergency-due-to-covid-19-prompting-libraries-rec-centres-to-close/ar-BB11eRps?ocid=spartandhp

SK: A few more cases, not doing much to prevent spread there yet(?) schools open, biz as usual

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-saskatchewan-reports-four-more-presumptive-cases-of-coronavirus/

Manitoba:  Opening specialized testing 'drop in' centers 

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-covid-19-coronavirus-update-1.5498470

Ontario: taking a different angle on testing, symptomatic and non-travelers only, so hunting for community spread, and general info:

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-ontario-limiting-coronavirus-tests-to-those-who-have-symptoms-but/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/coronavirus-covid-19-panic-buying-stockpiling-1.5496381

Quebec: https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/covid-19-live-updates-quebec-to-provide-coronavirus-update-at-1-p-m

https://globalnews.ca/news/6679348/quebec-coronavirus-march-15/

NB: Had first case over weekend - premier & team seem to be on top of this, limiting groups etc before first case announced:

https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/new-brunswick-now-has-one-confirmed-case-of-covid-19-and-one-presumptive-case

NS: First 3 cases  https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-nova-scotia-says-it-has-first-three-presumptive-cases-of-coronavirus/

NFLD/Labrador: first cases

https://globalnews.ca/news/6678476/newfoundland-and-labrador-coronavirus/

I can't find anything on the territories as far as positive cases - but they are taking action and preparing for this as limited medical resources especially in far north.

https://nnsl.com/yellowknifer/northwest-territories-courts-adjusts-proceedings-effective-immediately-due-to-coronavirus/

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-territories-prepare-for-novel-coronavirus-with-limited-health/

Canada closing borders ? [url]https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/assume-everyone-you-meet-infected-us-europe-wake-society-lockdown-death-toll-rises[/url];

Update (1345ET): After facing criticism for not doing enough to stop coronavirus-carrying travelers from entering Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is currently running the country from home after his wife contracted the virus, announced Monday that he will be closing Canada's borders to non-citizens and non-residents due to the coronavirus pandemc.

There will be some exceptions - for instance, travelers from the US can still visit Canada. Trudeau said the "window is closing" to combat the outbreak of the virus.

Wow, SO much happening in last 24-36 hours.  Known and unknown route of infection cases climbing dramatically - please SIP if you possibly can!   If you haven't yet decided if this is a 'for real' threat, or you do believe it but have family/loved ones who are saying 'no', read Alberts post at https://www.avianflutalk.com/the-sober-math-everyone-must-understand-about-the_topic42012.html  It is just about the best explanation of what is heading for us in layman's terms I've seen anywhere.  Perhaps it will help you/your loved ones decide to take the step of 'just staying home'.

So back to the news - sorry some of these are late, had a heck of long day on farm yesterday and just didn't have enough gas left in tank to search/paste all...

New this am:   ON declares state of emergency  https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/ontario-declares-state-of-emergency/ar-BB11j3SU?ocid=spartandhp

Toronto, ON: https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/toronto-waking-up-to-new-reality-amid-evidence-of-covid-19-community-spread/ar-BB11ij8p?ocid=spartanntp 

Calgary, AB: declared local state of emergency yesterday https://ca.news.yahoo.com/city-calgary-declares-state-local-025023969.html

So does the Siksika First Nations https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/siksika-emergency-covid-1.5499959

Alberta (yest) cases jumped to 74 with positive tests in ALL health zones (I'm guessing a 100+ cases by days end - not sure how many it will take before a Province wide state of Emerg is enacted)  https://globalnews.ca/news/6686077/alberta-hinshaw-coronavirus-response-covid19-march-16/

This is a 'Canada wide' update that shows the announcement of border closures, airline restrictions etc. More details will follow...  https://globalnews.ca/news/6666897/latest-updates-coronavirus-pandemic/

3 more deaths from care home in BC - so we are doing better then a lot of countries death wise (so far) at 4, all from the one care home. My deepest sympathies to these individuals families and loved ones if you happen to see this post.   https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/british-columbia/article-british-columbia-reports-three-more-deaths-from-covid-19/

Nova Scotia: https://globalnews.ca/video/6684766/coronavirus-outbreak-two-new-covid-19-cases-announced-in-nova-scotia/

New Brunswick: https://globalnews.ca/news/6683869/covid-19-nb-update-monday/

SK closes schools: https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2020/03/16/saskatchewan-to-close-schools-to-help-contain-spread-of-coronavirus.html

MB: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-covid-19-coronavirus-update-1.5498959

PEI/Lab: https://www.journalpioneer.com/news/local/watch-live-chief-health-officer-gives-pei-coronavirus-update-for-march-16-424744/

As far as I can find - territories other provinces clear if you find something otherwise - please share it!

As we fully expect numbers to keep climbing and at an accelerated pace, unless SIP/social distancing takes place well enough to slow it down - I'm not sure if posting a daily 'count' here helps or not? I see BC went up to 7 deaths since early yesterday - hadn't seen anything online, will go hunt.

 Anyway, here is todays for Canada...

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/the-latest-numbers-of-covid-19-cases-in-canada-as-of-march-18-2020/ar-BB11lHG6?ocid=spartandhp

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on March 18, 2020:

Ontario: 189 confirmed (including one death and 5 resolved)

British Columbia: 186 confirmed (including 7 deaths, 5 resolved)

Alberta: 97 confirmed

Quebec: 74 confirmed

Canadians quarantined at CFB Trenton: 8 confirmed

Manitoba: 8 confirmed, 7 presumptive

New Brunswick: 2 confirmed, 6 presumptive

Saskatchewan: 8 presumptive

Nova Scotia: 1 confirmed, 6 presumptive

 Newfoundland and Labrador: 3 presumptive

Prince Edward Island: 1 confirmed

Total: 566 confirmed (including 8 deaths, 10 resolved), 30 presumptive

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 18, 2020. The Canadian Press

Put most of todays updates on the Canada thread under International, here is latest broad overview after PM speech.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/the-latest-developments-on-covid-19-in-canada/ar-BB11pl3c?ocid=spartandhp