Four are at seniors’ homes, two in hospital units, two in workplaces, and four in schools and child-care centres. The number of cases are broken down by New Brunswick’s seven health zones: Zone 1 (Moncton region) remains at the Red level and Zone 4 (Edmundston region) remains in lockdown. All But One NJ County Now Out Of COVID-19 'Red Zone': Feds - Morristown, NJ - All of New Jersey, except Atlantic County, is out of the 'red zone.' Four are at seniors’ homes, two in hospital units, two in workplaces, and four in schools and child-care centres. Greater Sudbury is currently in the orange-restrict zone. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, This copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. The fast-spreading variants are one of the main reasons Richardson has expressed concern about loosening restrictions in Hamilton. Sutcliffe also told reporters that 28 COVID cases have been determined or appear to be one of the more contagious variants that have spread across the world. “We know homeless people are more likely to die than the general population, so there is a mortality risk there as well.”. Public health says 1,819 COVID-19 tests were completed on Thursday– 207,738 tests have been administered in total since the pandemic began. Nova Scotia reports 1 new COVID-19 case connected to elementary school in central zone By Aya Al-Hakim Global News Posted February 17, 2021 8:01 pm Over 40 communities move out of COVID-19 red zone while Mass. On Jan. 22, Nova Scotia reported that two cases that were identified in December were confirmed to be variant strains – one from U.K. and one from South Africa. ","heading":"","fullWindow":false,"fullBleed":false,"showFullBleedOnMobile":false,"headColor":"","type":"html5mobile","textColor":"","mobileImageUrl":"","bgColor":"","imageUrl":"","registeredOnly":false,"linkUrl":"","aodaTitle":"COVID’s second wave outbreak toll chart","internalScroll":false,"displayStyle":"small-up"},{"text":"A number of shelters have outbreaks, including Mission Services Men’s Centre on James Street North, Mission Services Inasmuch House, the Good Shepherd Men’s Centre on Mary Street and the overflow space run by Good Shepherd at the old Cathedral Boys’ school on Main Street East. 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There are 43 fewer Massachusetts communities at the highest risk of coronavirus transmission than there were last week, health officials revealed. After 53 offers, it sold for $801,000. “I recognize there are a lot of competing priorities,” said Dr. Tim O’Shea, medical director of the Hamilton Social Medicine Response Team. “Some may say, ‘When should we be moving to orange?’” Dr. Elizabeth Richardson said at a board of health meeting on Friday. “A close contact of a previous U.K. variant confirmed case has tested positive for COVID-19 and is it suspected they have the variant as well,” said Bruce Macfarlane, spokesperson for N.B. These indicators are calculated for the 11 Illinois COVID-19 regions. It was listed at $500,000. Two of those cases were confirmed in the Saint John area (Zone 2), and one case in the Miramichi area (Zone 7). ","type":"text","isParagraph":true},{"text":"COVID has halted admissions in some shelters over the last week, causing concern about accommodation. since Feb. 10. Ahmed says some of those indicators fall under the ‘Red-Control’ zone of the province’s COVID-19 response framework for restrictions. IDPH will monitor if these indicators show an increase in the COVID-19 disease burden with a simultaneous decrease in hospital capacity. It allows for daytime reopening (until 6pm) of bars and restaurants, opening of museums on weekdays, and greater freedom to travel within the region. Tracking every case of COVID-19 in Canada. The three cases in Zone 1 (Moncton region) are as follows: one individual 19 and under; and; two people 20 to 29. Further information about COVID-19 variants is available online. 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","type":"text","isParagraph":true},{"snippet":"!function(){\"use strict\";window.addEventListener(\"message\",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"])for(var e in a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"]){var t=document.getElementById(\"datawrapper-chart-\"+e)||document.querySelector(\"iframe[src*='\"+e+\"']\");t&&(t.style.height=a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"][e]+\"px\")}}))}();\n\n","heading":"","fullWindow":false,"fullBleed":false,"showFullBleedOnMobile":false,"headColor":"","type":"html5mobile","textColor":"","mobileImageUrl":"","bgColor":"","imageUrl":"","registeredOnly":false,"linkUrl":"","aodaTitle":"COVID Waves in Hamilton","internalScroll":false,"displayStyle":"small-up"},{"text":"The fast-spreading variants are one of the main reasons Richardson has expressed concern about loosening restrictions in Hamilton. Six people are currently in hospital, with three in the intensive care unit, according to public health. MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ONT. A total of 19 inmates and eight staff have tested positive at the Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre since the outbreak was declared Feb. 15. IDPH will monitor if these indicators show an increase in the COVID-19 disease burden with a simultaneous decrease in hospital capacity. ","type":"text","isParagraph":true},{"text":"Hamilton’s numbers have been hovering on the cusp between red and the less restrictive orange zone of the province’s COVID-19 framework, although the weekly rate of new cases per 100,000 population jumped back up to 52 on Monday from 32 on Feb. 14. nears 1 million vaccine doses This week state officials reported 110 cities and towns in the red-zone compared to … "Given the province's cautious approach due to the COVID-19 variants, and our recently very positive numbers, we anticipate a move to the orange zone," said Megan Cornwell of SWPH via email. The number of confirmed cases in New Brunswick is 392 and 343 have recovered. On Jan. 10, all but one of the commonwealth's counties were in the red zone. In addition, infections are soaring at the Barton Street jail to 27 cases from 10 on Sunday. One case of B.1.1.7 was detected in the city Feb. 17. CTV News Atlantic Reporter, Leigha Farnell Public health’s capacity has improved to the point that it can follow up with 92 per cent of COVID cases within one day. COVID has halted admissions in some shelters over the last week, causing concern about accommodation. Published Monday, February 15, … PM dismisses COVID-19 vaccine rollout 'noise,' says doses will ramp up soon, Antiviral treatment may prevent severe COVID-19 cases, help curb community spread, study says, Ontario reports more than 1,600 new COVID-19 cases, 45 deaths while citing 'overestimation' in Toronto, Quebec COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to drop as deaths approach 10,000, U.K. aims to vaccinate everyone over 50 by May, new quarantine measures announced, 'My real worry': Pregnant Ont. After nearly four straight months, top doctors in Toronto and the Peel Region are asking the province to lift stay-at-home orders. permissions/licensing, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com. In the meantime, the individual is being treated as if they have the variant.”. Toronto Star articles, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com. When the provincewide shutdown was announced in January, the government committed to a safe and gradual return to a revised and strengthened COVID-19 covid 19 response framework (colour-coded zones).. As of March 8, all regions will be back in the framework. FREDERICTON (GNB) – Zone 1 (Moncton region) will move to the Orange level and Zone 4 (Edmundston region) will move to the Red level effective at midnight tonight under the province’s mandatory order.. ","type":"text","isParagraph":true},{"type":"slimcut"},{"text":"The eight community sites and the jail are among a total of 21 ongoing outbreaks in Hamilton. “A sample for sequencing is being sent to the National Microbiology Laboratory for confirmation. Moving to the red-control zone would mean more stringent measures, stopping short of a grey designation, which is a full lockdown. You are allowed to travel through a red zone for the purpose of transit. None are among those next in line. The metric is still based on exponential growth taking place at above 1.0. (ANSA) - ROME, MAR 5 - Campania is set to become a COVID-19 red zone next week due to rising contagion rates, while Friuli Venezia Giulia and Veneto … Zone 2 (Saint John region), Zone 3 (Fredericton region), Zone 5 (Campbellton region), Zone 6 (Bathurst region) and Zone 7 (Miramichi region) will remain at the Orange level. The Ro(effective) is 1.03. A semi-detached home in Kitchener’s Laurentian West neighbourhood sold for $300,000 over the asking price. The eight community sites and the jail are among a total of 21 ongoing outbreaks in Hamilton. Of the vehicles attempting to cross the border, 13 were refused entry, for a refusal rate of 0.5 per cent. Provincial projections estimate the number now needs to be below 0.7 in the presence of the three variants. IDPH is monitoring key indicators to identify early but significant increases of COVID-19 transmission in Illinois, potentially signifying resurgence. Other sites supporting vulnerable Hamiltonians that are in outbreak include Hamilton Downtown Family YMCA, Carole Anne’s Place at the YWCA and Wesley Urban Ministries Day Centre. “But to me there is compelling reasons to prioritize this group.”. is one of the leading hotspots in Canada, 'This needs to end': PM on latest Forces misconduct, harassment allegations, RCMP investigate shots allegedly fired into home, CTV News Atlantic at Six for Tuesday, March 9, 2021, Man sentenced to six months in jail following investigation into images of child sexual abuse, Zone 1 – Moncton region: 326 confirmed cases (52 active cases), Zone 2 – Saint John region: 217 confirmed cases (9 active cases), Zone 3 – Fredericton region: 235 confirmed cases (14 active cases), Zone 4 – Edmundston region: 332 confirmed cases (148 active cases), Zone 5 – Campbellton region: 182 confirmed cases (1 active cases), Zone 6 – Bathurst region: 25 confirmed cases (2 active cases), Zone 7 – Miramichi region: 8 confirmed cases (2 active cases). reports 14 new COVID-19 cases; active infections drop to 264, Some New Brunswickers worried when people in long-term care will get COVID-19 vaccine, New Brunswick confirms first cases of U.K. variant of COVID-19; also reports 25 new cases, Questions raised about Halifax Convention Centre, Massive redesign getting closer to starting, Nova Scotia reports five new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday; five new variant cases identified, New Brunswick reports 29th COVID-19 related death; one new case Tuesday, Halifax Regional Police warn public about release of high-risk offender, Leaders say Maritime Bubble could reopen as early as spring, New Brunswick takes onus of calling people to set up COVID-19 vaccinations, Prince Edward Island reports no new COVID-19 cases Tuesday; expands vaccine plan, Prince Harry reveals why the Sussexes quickly left Canada, Canada returns smuggled ancient cat back to Egypt, Hockey bag filled with guns found in car near U.S. border, Advocates want governments to better support youth leaving foster care amid pandemic, Royals' comments raise race issue in Commonwealth nations, Judge expected to sentence military reservist who rammed Rideau Hall gate with truck, Bank of Canada to make rate announcement, almost one year after slashing it, 'COVID-19 is essentially everywhere': Thunder Bay, Ont. According to New Brunswick's COVID-19 dashboard, the province has administered 17,277 doses of COVID-19 vaccine as of Feb. 1. The move comes as … The threshold for the red zone is 40. Of those, 4,460 people have received their second dose. Here's what that means. To order The virus is also spreading in the city’s shelters with 26 cases at the Salvation Army Booth Centre alone. Public Heath reported four new cases of COVID-19 today. You cannot apply for a permit if you have COVID-19 symptoms, nor if you have visited a red zone. IDPH is monitoring key indicators to identify early but significant increases of COVID-19 transmission in Illinois, potentially signifying resurgence. The threshold for the red zone is 40. OTTAWA -- The show is back on at The Mayfair Theatre now that the COVID-19 lockdown and stay-at-home order are over. Thursday’s town-by-town coronavirus risk data — which classifies communities’ risk level on a scale from red, the highest, to grey — puts 110 cities and towns in the red zone,… The Splash Zone 1/1/21: Ryan Fitzpatrick Tests Positive For Covid-19 Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. Ottawa moved into the "orange-restrict" zone of Ontario's COVID-19 response framework on Feb. 16, with looser restrictions for non-essential businesses, restaurants and gyms. to colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire about Health did not identify where the latest variant case is located. We … The other case is an individual 30 to 39 in Zone 2 (Saint John region). Orange zone. In total, 1,078 people have recovered, and 18 people have died as a result of the novel coronavirus. "The ability to keep more cases from showing up is going to depend on early detection and people doing what they need to go in terms of isolation once they are positive," said Dr. Lisa Barrett, infectious disease doctor and scientist. Health officials in New Brunswick are reporting seven new cases of COVID-19 on Friday. Four new cases are located in the South East region. Daviess County is on the cusp of moving out of the COVID-19 Red Zone, county Judge-Executive Al Mattingly said during a virtual community update … Toronto will likely enter grey zone of COVID-19 reopening framework next week, mayor says. These indicators are calculated for the 11 Illinois COVID-19 regions. A COVID-19 test is administered at the Canada Games Centre in Halifax on Dec. 3, 2020. None of Hamilton’s homeless population had been vaccinated as of last week. By Joash Kong on February 16, 2021, Tuesday at 5:24 PM Sarawak. 2 people in their 20s in Calgary zone among Alberta’s COVID-19 fatalities Saturday Allison Bench. It comes as questions are being raised about why shelters have been left out of the vaccine rollout when cases are climbing among the vulnerable population. The province has received 21,675 doses of vaccine as of Feb. 1, and are holding 4,398 in reserve for second dose and planned clinics. health suspects fourth case of U.K. variant, N.B. Samarahan now a Covid-19 red zone after 57 local transmissions detected with 1 new cluster 0. HALIFAX -- presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution ","type":"text","isParagraph":true},{"snippet":", Source: Hamilton Health Sciences/St. “We’re going to be very cautious about opening and need to have a period — a trend — of improvement before we go down to a lower level.”, He stressed lifting the stay-at-home order in most of Ontario was “not an opening up.”, “(Stay) at home unless you really need to go out,” said Williams. Returning to the COVID-19 covid 19 response framework. N.B. To order copies of One case is in Zone 3 (Fredericton region), and involves an individual in their 50s. Public health says the death involves an individual between the ages of 40 and 49 in the Moncton region (Zone 1), who died as a result of underlying complications including COVID-19. Health. On Tuesday, the first three cases of the U.K. variant in New Brunswick were confirmed by Dr. Jennifer Russell, the province’s chief medical officer of health. “If we start to see shelter staff getting sick, the potential for the system to collapse is very high,” said O’Shea. Her caution comes as the city reports 55 new cases of COVID on Monday. “Definitely monitoring this for several weeks to come before I would expect to see any change in terms of a downward movement for Hamilton.”. On Tuesday, 1,576 personal and 1,214 commercial vehicles attempted to cross the border into the province. It’s the fourth straight week that number has fallen. CTVNewsAtlantic.ca writer. ","title":"Get the latest in your inbox"},{"type":"articleRelatedInlineSecondary"},{"text":"One case of B.1.1.7 was detected in the city Feb. 17. The remaining regions remain in the «green zone». “With our variants of concern, their ease of transmissibility from person to person, you’re going to have to be more vigilant personally than maybe you have been up to now.”, Copyright owned or licensed by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. reports 16 new COVID-19 cases; province cautions against Super Bowl gatherings, N.B. Ontario has announced Toronto and Peel Region will move into the grey zone of the province's COVID-19 reopening framework Monday, lifting the stay-at … New Brunswick's online dashboard includes information about vehicle traffic attempting to enter the province. Hamilton’s numbers have been hovering on the cusp between red and the less restrictive orange zone of the province’s COVID-19 framework, although the weekly rate of new cases per 100,000 population jumped back up to 52 on Monday from 32 on Feb. 14. Coronavirus vaccine tracker: How many people in Canada have received shots? Neither had staff at isolation centres for homeless COVID-19 patients, nor those doing testing in shelters. The “yellow zone” applies to areas with moderate risk, where only national restrictions apply. Five of Friday's cases are in Zone 4 (Edmundston region), and involve: New Brunswick health believes a fourth case of the COVID-19 variant that was first reported in the United Kingdom has been detected in the province. Republication or distribution of this content is Thirty-five previously reported cases are now considered resolved, dropping the total number of active cases in the province to 228. ","type":"text","isParagraph":true},{"text":"The number of COVID tests coming back positive in Hamilton is 1.9 per cent, which is in the orange zone. The number of COVID tests coming back positive in Hamilton is 1.9 per cent, which is in the orange zone. In total, 24 residents and two staff have been infected at the shelter at 94 York Blvd. Both cases are considered recovered and were related to travel outside of Canada. expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto Codi Wilson Web Content Writer, CP24 @CodiWilson Contact. According to New Brunswick's COVID-19 dashboard, the province has administered 17,277 doses of COVID-19 vaccine as of Feb. 1. A total of 348 people with COVID-19 in Saskatchewan have died since March 2020. Ontario’s chief medical officer of health agreed Monday that it’s unlikely regions will see loosening restrictions, calling it a “precarious time.”, “We will be fairly quick at moving things up if things start to happen in the wrong direction,” said Dr. David Williams. Public health hasn’t said if it’s linked to travel or whether there is evidence of community spread of the variant that originated in the U.K. “The numbers are going down but we do remain very concerned because of the emergence of the variants,” said Richardson. This website provides information about COVID-19 Hot Spots in NY One new case is in Zone 3, which includes Weyburn, two are in Zone 2, to the north of Zone 4, and one is in Zone 1, to the northwest of Zone 4. None of them are in South East Zone 4, which includes Estevan. All But 1 NJ County Out Of COVID Red Zone: White House Task Force - Mendham-Chester, NJ - Also: NJ Babies Turn Into Viral Love Story/NJ Senator Charged With Second DUI/CVS Expands COVID … Speaking at the region's COVID-19 update on Friday, Region of Waterloo Medical Officer of Health Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang said officials have seen a growing number of cases in the last three days. The Ford government announced the London region will move to the orange zone of Ontario's COVID-19 response framework starting 12:01 a.m. Monday. The number of COVID tests coming back positive in Hamilton is 1.9 per cent, which is in the orange zone. When asked at the board meeting if she was looking to have Hamilton moved to a less restrictive zone, Richardson responded: “Absolutely not.”. “Not at all looking to go into orange at this point and really just to stay the course,” she said. -- Middlesex-London and Elgin-Oxford will reopen in the red-control zone of the province's COVID-19 response framework on … The remaining counties were in the orange, or "accelerated" zone with less than 10 cases per 100,000 people. Public health hasn’t said if it’s linked to travel or whether there is evidence of community spread of the variant that originated in the U.K.","type":"text","isParagraph":true},{"text":"“The numbers are going down but we do remain very concerned because of the emergence of the variants,” said Richardson. ","type":"text","isParagraph":true},{"text":"Other sites supporting vulnerable Hamiltonians that are in outbreak include Hamilton Downtown Family YMCA, Carole Anne’s Place at the YWCA and Wesley Urban Ministries Day Centre.