Thread by @jfrketich, This thread contains @TheSpec #COVID19 coverage for April 6.Two more deaths in [...]

This thread contains @TheSpec #COVID19 coverage for April 6.
Two more deaths in #HamOnt and an outbreak in the special care nursery @STJOESHAMILTON that cares for sick and premature babies. https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/06/covid-19-outbreak-in-special-care-nursery-at-st-josephs-healthcare-hamilton.html

COVID-19 outbreak in special care nursery at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton

Three health-care workers have tested positive for the virus in the nursery that cares for sick and premature babies.

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/06/covid-19-outbreak-in-special-care-nursery-at-st-josephs-healthcare-hamilton.html

Outbreak of #COVID19 worsens at Hagersville long-term care home Story by @jpantonacci https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/06/covid-19-outbreak-worsens-at-hagersville-long-term-care-home.html

COVID-19 outbreak worsens at Hagersville long-term care home

Cluster of cases at Anson Place tied to attendance at funeral

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/06/covid-19-outbreak-worsens-at-hagersville-long-term-care-home.html

Cardinal retirement residence in #HamOnt suffers #COVID19 death Story by @TheSpec https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/06/hamiltons-cardinal-retirement-residence-suffers-covid-19-death.html

Hamilton’s Cardinal retirement residence suffers COVID-19 death

An 80-year-old woman died in hospital Monday

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/06/hamiltons-cardinal-retirement-residence-suffers-covid-19-death.html

Domestic violence calls on the rise across #HamOnt and area. #COVID19 factor is ‘a perfect storm’ Story by @NicoleatTheSpec https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/06/domestic-violence-calls-on-the-rise-across-hamilton-and-area-covid-19-factor-is-a-perfect-storm.html

Domestic violence calls on the rise across Hamilton and area. COVID-19 factor is ‘a perfect storm’

The problem is so severe that support services can’t keep up with the demands for help. The COVID-19 pandemic threatens to make that worse.

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/06/domestic-violence-calls-on-the-rise-across-hamilton-and-area-covid-19-factor-is-a-perfect-storm.html

Duty outweighs risk for home health-care workers during #Covid_19 Story by @StCatStandard @abenner1 https://www.thespec.com/news/ontario/2020/04/06/duty-outweighs-risk-for-home-health-care-workers.html

Duty outweighs risk for home health-care workers

Nurses, PSWs expect busy months ahead, while facing greater risk from COVID-19

https://www.thespec.com/news/ontario/2020/04/06/duty-outweighs-risk-for-home-health-care-workers.html

Queenston Road @SwissChaletCA offers free food to workers on front lines of #COVID19 crisis #HamOnt Story and photos by @photogham https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/06/queenston-road-swiss-chalet-offers-free-food-to-workers-on-front-lines-of-covid-19-crisis.html

Queenston Road Swiss Chalet offers free food to workers on front lines of COVID-19 crisis

Bus drivers, grocery store workers get a helping of kindness

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/06/queenston-road-swiss-chalet-offers-free-food-to-workers-on-front-lines-of-covid-19-crisis.html

Troops in #HamOnt head out to help out with #COVID19 Story and photos by @photogham https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/06/hamilton-troops-head-out-to-help-out-with-covid-19.html

Hamilton troops head out to help out with COVID-19

Fourty-five local soldiers deployed to task force at CFB Borden

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/06/hamilton-troops-head-out-to-help-out-with-covid-19.html

Saying thanks to #HamOnt essential workers with a ribbon on East 35th Street during #COVID19 Story and photos by @photogham https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/06/saying-thanks-to-essential-workers-with-a-ribbon-on-east-35th-street.html

Saying thanks to essential workers with a ribbon on East 35th Street

The blue represents these workers, and the ribbons are tied around trees often with Canadian flags to give thanks

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/06/saying-thanks-to-essential-workers-with-a-ribbon-on-east-35th-street.html

Four #HamOnt Beer Stores taking empties again during #COVID19 Story by @HamOntComNews https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/06/four-hamilton-beer-stores-taking-empties-again.html

Four Hamilton Beer Stores taking empties again

But none in Ancaster, Dundas and Stoney Creek

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/06/four-hamilton-beer-stores-taking-empties-again.html

I saw first hand the bravery of front-line #HamOnt hospital workers during #COVID19 Column in @TheSpec https://www.thespec.com/opinion/contributors/2020/04/06/i-saw-first-hand-the-bravery-of-front-line-hospital-workers.html

I saw first hand the bravery of front-line hospital workers

Whatever ambivalence I had toward front-line workers before I walked into that hospital has changed to wholehearted respect and support, writes Tina P...

https://www.thespec.com/opinion/contributors/2020/04/06/i-saw-first-hand-the-bravery-of-front-line-hospital-workers.html

Physical distancing’ fines of $750 issued to #HamOnt homless people by Hamilton police during #COVID19 Story by @TeviahMoro https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/06/covid-19-hamilton-police-urged-to-not-ticket-homeless-during-pandemic.html

COVID-19: Hamilton police urged to not ticket homeless during pandemic

Members of the street community have been issued $750 fines for not observing physical distancing rules.

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/06/covid-19-hamilton-police-urged-to-not-ticket-homeless-during-pandemic.html

The at-a-glance guide of what you need to know about #COVID19 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 #COVID19 coverage for April 6
Researchers @McMasterU say medical masks are safe amid provincial shortages of personal protective equipment. Canada’s chief public health officer says public can wear homemade masks. https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/06/mcmaster-university-researchers-say-medical-masks-are-good-enough-amid-provincial-shortages.html

McMaster University researchers say medical masks are good enough amid provincial shortages

Unions are skeptical and say the science isn’t clear, so health-care workers should be protected with N95 respirators

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/06/mcmaster-university-researchers-say-medical-masks-are-good-enough-amid-provincial-shortages.html

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