1. 329 more cases and 40 more deaths in Ontario. Out of 1,765 deaths, 1,269 in long term care homes.
2. PM Trudeau says Health Canada has approved a test that can detect antibodies specific to COVID 19 in an individual's blood which will help to understand the immunity against the disease. But Dr. Theresa May says it is still too little known to consider this test to identify the immune system of individuals.
3. Five staff members of Toronto Western hospital's emergency deptt. tested positive.
4. Non medical masks help to stop spreading of Coronavirus. Dr. Theresa May says people should wear masks if they can't keep distancing.
5. Uber makes it mandatory for drivers and passengers to wear masks during the ride. Driver will not pick up passengers if they don't verify through photo recognition that they are wearing masks.
6. Ontario govt. expected to announce reopening of golf courses and some other businesses tomorrow. Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie warns against opening of businesses hurriedly.
7. PM Trudeau Canada not ready to open US border. Travel ban to US will be extended.
8. PM Trudeau says govt will clean up after the fact if CERB is abused amid fraud concerns.
9. PM Trudeau announces 1 billion dollars support for small businesses who are left out of 40,000 dollars loan and 75% wage subsidy, through six regions. Details are awaited.
Courtesy: Parvasi Media Group