Thread by @jfrketich, This thread contains @TheSpec #COVIDー19 coverage for April 2Second death at Heritage [...]

This thread contains @TheSpec #COVIDー19 coverage for April 2
Second death at Heritage Green Nursing Home in #HamOnt kept secret
It comes on same day that Premier Doug Ford talked about importance of being “upfront and honest” during the pandemic. https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/02/second-death-at-heritage-green-nursing-home-in-stoney-creek-kept-secret.html

Second death at Heritage Green Nursing Home in Stoney Creek kept secret

The secrecy around the death was revealed on the same day that Premier Doug Ford talked about the importance of being ‘upfront and honest’ during the ...

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/02/second-death-at-heritage-green-nursing-home-in-stoney-creek-kept-secret.html

Front lines of #COVIDー19 ‘absolutely dire’ says @CUPEOntario #HamOnt https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/02/canadian-union-of-public-employees-describes-the-front-lines-of-covid-19-as-absolutely-dire.html

Canadian Union of Public Employees describes the front lines of COVID-19 as ‘absolutely dire’

‘There is fear, desperation, a fair bit of anxiety and a feeling of abandonment,’ Michael Hurley, president of CUPE’s Ontario Council of Hospital Unio...

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/02/canadian-union-of-public-employees-describes-the-front-lines-of-covid-19-as-absolutely-dire.html

Charities across #HamOnt struggling amid #COVID19Pandemic Story by @TheSpec Kate McCullough https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/02/charities-across-hamilton-struggling-amid-covid-19-pandemic.html

Charities across Hamilton struggling amid COVID-19 pandemic

Charities in Hamilton and across the country are struggling to adapt to changes in both programming and funding models as a result of the coronavirus.

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/02/charities-across-hamilton-struggling-amid-covid-19-pandemic.html

Few washrooms for #HamOnt homeless amid crisis during #COVID19Pandemic Story by @TeviahMoro https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/02/covid-19-few-washrooms-for-hamilton-homeless-amid-crisis.html

COVID-19: Few washrooms for Hamilton homeless amid crisis

Downtown church offers daytime hygiene and rest space to help during coronavirus outbreak

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/02/covid-19-few-washrooms-for-hamilton-homeless-amid-crisis.html

New hotline for #COVIDー19 rulebreakers in Haldimand-Norfolk Story by @jpantonacci https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/02/new-hotline-for-covid-19-rulebreakers-in-haldimand-norfolk.html

New hotline for COVID-19 rulebreakers in Haldimand-Norfolk

Virus has taken root in the region, with 27 confirmed cases, including 23 at Anson Place Care Centre in Hagersville

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/02/new-hotline-for-covid-19-rulebreakers-in-haldimand-norfolk.html

Manufacturing @Keneskys moves from blocking pucks to blocking #COVIDー19 #HamOnt Story by @radleyatthespec https://www.thespec.com/sports/hamilton-region/2020/04/02/kenesky-manufacturing-moves-from-blocking-pucks-to-blocking-covid-19.html

Kenesky Manufacturing moves from blocking pucks to blocking COVID-19

Legendary Hamilton hockey equipment creator now making face shields for front line workers up against the coronavirus

https://www.thespec.com/sports/hamilton-region/2020/04/02/kenesky-manufacturing-moves-from-blocking-pucks-to-blocking-covid-19.html

The #COVID19Pandemic playlist: Part 1 By @RockatTheSpec #HamOnt https://www.thespec.com/entertainment/music/opinion/2020/04/01/graham-rockinghams-pandemic-playlist-part-1.html

Graham Rockingham’s pandemic playlist: Part 1

The music plays on, a soothing balm for troubled times, writes Graham Rockingham.

https://www.thespec.com/entertainment/music/opinion/2020/04/01/graham-rockinghams-pandemic-playlist-part-1.html

Clothing company in #BurlON @oliveandsplash opens pick-up window during #COVIDー19 Story by @BurlingtonPost https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/02/burlington-clothing-company-olive-splash-opens-pick-up-window.html

Burlington clothing company Olive + Splash opens pick-up window

Owner Melanie Wong started the company in 2015 when she couldn’t find the clothing style she wanted to give as gifts.

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/02/burlington-clothing-company-olive-splash-opens-pick-up-window.html

Transformation: @DrDiscHamilton prepares to turn the tables on #COVID19Pandemic impact https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/03/31/transformation-dr-disc-prepares-to-turn-the-tables-on-pandemic-impact.html

Transformation: Dr. Disc prepares to turn the tables on pandemic impact

Dr. Disc had to layoff its small staff but its owner says he is renovating and preparing to come back better than ever.

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/03/31/transformation-dr-disc-prepares-to-turn-the-tables-on-pandemic-impact.html

Woman from #HamOnt crafts headbands for health care workers amid #COVIDー19 pandemic Story by @fallonhewitt_ https://www.thespec.com/business/2020/04/02/ancaster-woman-crafts-headbands-for-health-care-workers-amid-covid-19-pandemic.html

Ancaster woman crafts headbands for health care workers amid COVID-19 pandemic

Olivia O’Grady is making headbands for front line workers, fixed with buttons to help keep the elastic from the face masks from rubbing their ears raw...

https://www.thespec.com/business/2020/04/02/ancaster-woman-crafts-headbands-for-health-care-workers-amid-covid-19-pandemic.html

Actor from #HamOnt Nick Cordero in ICU in L.A., possibly with #COVIDー19 Story by @radleyatthespec https://www.thespec.com/entertainment/2020/04/02/hamilton-actor-nick-cordero-in-icu-in-la-possibly-with-covid.html

Hamilton actor Nick Cordero in ICU in L.A., possibly with COVID

Westdale’s Nick Cordero in induced coma in L.A. hospital

https://www.thespec.com/entertainment/2020/04/02/hamilton-actor-nick-cordero-in-icu-in-la-possibly-with-covid.html

How can we know instantly who has #COVIDー19 ? It’s a critical question that’s getting closer to an answer Story by @TorontoStar @PattyWinsa https://www.thespec.com/ts/news/gta/2020/04/01/how-can-we-know-instantly-who-has-covid-19-its-a-critical-question-thats-getting-closer-to-an-answer.html

How can we know instantly who has COVID-19? It’s a critical question that’s getting closer to an...

A group of researchers stuck in Britain are working on a fast, cheap test for COVID-19. And they’re just one of the many groups around the world in th...

https://www.thespec.com/ts/news/gta/2020/04/01/how-can-we-know-instantly-who-has-covid-19-its-a-critical-question-thats-getting-closer-to-an-answer.html

Ontario is not reporting more than 1,000 likely #COVIDー19 cases Story by @TorontoStar @katecallen https://www.thespec.com/ts/news/canada/2020/04/01/ontario-is-not-reporting-more-than-1000-likely-covid-19-cases.html

Ontario is not reporting more than 1,000 likely COVID-19 cases

The Star has found at least 1,100 very likely COVID-19 cases that lack lab confirmation because of test rationing, backlogs or flawed results.

https://www.thespec.com/ts/news/canada/2020/04/01/ontario-is-not-reporting-more-than-1000-likely-covid-19-cases.html

The at-a-glance-guide to the information you need about #COVID19Pandemic in #HamOnt and #HaltonOn https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/03/31/what-you-need-to-know-about-covid-19-in-hamilton-and-halton.html

What you need to know about COVID-19 in Hamilton and Halton

At-a-glance guide to the impacts of coronavirus in the area

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/03/31/what-you-need-to-know-about-covid-19-in-hamilton-and-halton.html

This thread contains @TheSpec #COVIDー19 coverage for April 2
Delay in reporting #HamOnt nursing home death puts trust at risk: expert Story by @KatrinaAClarke https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/02/second-heritage-green-nursing-home-resident-dies-from-covid-19.html

Second Heritage Green nursing home resident dies from COVID-19

This marks Hamilton’s second COVID-19-related death.

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/02/second-heritage-green-nursing-home-resident-dies-from-covid-19.html

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