Thread by @jfrketich, This thread contains @TheSpec #COVID19 coverage for April 8#COVID is doubling every [...]

This thread contains @TheSpec #COVID19 coverage for April 8
#COVID is doubling every five days in #HamOnt prompting leaders to stress the need to stay home on Passover, Easter, Baisakhi and Ramadan. The cottage is also out this long weekend. https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/08/covid-19-cases-doubling-every-five-days-in-hamilton.html

COVID-19 cases doubling every five days in Hamilton

Public health says the rate shows that physical distancing is having an impact

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/08/covid-19-cases-doubling-every-five-days-in-hamilton.html

Physical-distancing #HamOnt bylaw comes with $500 fine #COVID19 Story by @TeviahMoro https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/08/covid-19-hamiltons-physical-distancing-bylaw-comes-with-500-fine.html

COVID-19: Hamilton’s physical-distancing bylaw comes with $500 fine

‘This is a pandemic and everything that we’ve done to date is out the window,’ Coun. Sam Merulla said

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/08/covid-19-hamiltons-physical-distancing-bylaw-comes-with-500-fine.html

Homeless shelter in downtown #HamOnt arena opened by @cityofhamilton during #COVID19 Story by @Mattatthespec https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/08/city-of-hamilton-to-open-homeless-shelter-in-downtown-arena.html

COVID-19: City of Hamilton to open homeless shelter in downtown arena

The 50-bed ‘surge’ shelter in FirstOntario Centre is needed to relieve pressure on existing shelters that cannot keep individuals safe and separate in...

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/08/city-of-hamilton-to-open-homeless-shelter-in-downtown-arena.html

‘That’s the hardest part — the sense of helplessness’: Daughter worries about mom at Hagersville long-term care home amid #COVID19 outbreak Story by @jpantonacci https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/08/thats-the-hardest-part-the-sense-of-helplessness-daughter-worries-about-mom-at-hagersville-long-term-care-home-amid-covid-19-outbreak.html

‘That’s the hardest part — the sense of helplessness’: Daughter worries about mom at Hagersville...

The outbreak at Anson Place Care Centre is taking a toll on residents, their families, and staff.

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/08/thats-the-hardest-part-the-sense-of-helplessness-daughter-worries-about-mom-at-hagersville-long-term-care-home-amid-covid-19-outbreak.html

Woman in #HamOnt collecting on-the-road essentials for truckers during #COVID19 Story by @fallonhewitt_ https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/07/stoney-creek-woman-collecting-on-the-road-essentials-for-truckers-during-covid-19.html

Stoney Creek woman collecting on-the-road essentials for truckers during COVID-19

Niagara Falls truck driver Randy Gleave says life on the road is a “bigger pain” amid pandemic.

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/07/stoney-creek-woman-collecting-on-the-road-essentials-for-truckers-during-covid-19.html

Council backs tax relief as city financial woes mount #HamOnt #coronavirus Story by @TeviahMoro https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/08/covid-19-council-backs-tax-relief-as-city-financial-woes-mount.html

COVID-19: Council backs tax relief as city financial woes mount

Finance staff expect to give council accounting of damage April 15

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/08/covid-19-council-backs-tax-relief-as-city-financial-woes-mount.html

No new confirmed #COVID19 cases since Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre staff member tested positive #HamOnt Story by @NicoleatTheSpec https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/08/no-new-confirmed-covid-19-cases-since-hamilton-wentworth-detention-centre-staff-member-tested-positive.html

No new confirmed COVID-19 cases since Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre staff member tested...

Expert warns numbers don’t tell whole story.

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/08/no-new-confirmed-covid-19-cases-since-hamilton-wentworth-detention-centre-staff-member-tested-positive.html

Looking to get outside? The latest physical distancing rules in #HamOnt #COVID19 Story by @TheSpec https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/08/looking-to-get-outside-the-latest-physical-distancing-rules-in-hamilton.html

Looking to get outside? The latest physical distancing rules in Hamilton

The most important thing to know is you should stay home as much as possible.

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/08/looking-to-get-outside-the-latest-physical-distancing-rules-in-hamilton.html

Easter faithful in #HamOnt flock online amid darkness of #COVID19 Story by @jonjwells https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/08/hamilton-easter-faithful-flock-online-amid-darkness-of-covid-19.html

Hamilton Easter faithful flock online amid darkness of COVID-19

‘I won’t be able to see people physically, but they are there spiritually’

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/08/hamilton-easter-faithful-flock-online-amid-darkness-of-covid-19.html

Residents could be fined $100,000 for violating new #COVID19 physical distancing bylaw in #BurlON Story by @BurlingtonPost https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/08/burlington-residents-could-be-fined-100000-for-violating-new-physical-distancing-bylaw.html

Burlington residents could be fined $100,000 for violating new physical distancing bylaw

Fines start at $500 for violators standing less than two metres from someone not residing in a single household

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/08/burlington-residents-could-be-fined-100000-for-violating-new-physical-distancing-bylaw.html

Pandemic gives #HamOnt axe thrower a new target #COVID19 Story by @Mattatthespec https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/08/covid-19-pandemic-gives-hamilton-axe-thrower-a-new-target.html

COVID-19 pandemic gives Hamilton axe thrower a new target

Dundas resident Dusty Sheehan has joined a ‘quarantine’ league that livestreams backyard axe-throwing matches between competitors from around the worl...

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/08/covid-19-pandemic-gives-hamilton-axe-thrower-a-new-target.html

Family in #HamOnt shines spotlight on front-line health-care workers during #COVID19 Story by @HamOntComNews https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/08/ancaster-family-shines-spotlight-on-front-line-health-care-workers.html

Ancaster family shines spotlight on front-line health-care workers

Amid the doom and gloom of the novel coronavirus pandemic, there’s a beam of optimism emanating from the Ancaster Meadowlands.

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/08/ancaster-family-shines-spotlight-on-front-line-health-care-workers.html

Free counselling for #HamOnt front-line staff amid #COVID19 Story by @katejmccullough https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/07/free-counselling-for-front-line-staff-amid-covid-19.html

Free counselling for front-line staff amid COVID-19

Canadian Mental Health Association Hamilton launches service for health, social service providers.

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/07/free-counselling-for-front-line-staff-amid-covid-19.html

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 fro April 8
Study @McMasterU tests whether survivors donating blood could treat #COVID19 https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/08/mcmaster-university-study-tests-whether-survivors-donating-blood-could-treat-covid-19.html

McMaster University study tests whether survivors donating blood could treat COVID-19

Study aims to start in a few weeks with treatment made from blood plasma of those who have recovered

https://www.thespec.com/news/hamilton-region/2020/04/08/mcmaster-university-study-tests-whether-survivors-donating-blood-could-treat-covid-19.html

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