KEY UPDATES

 

FEDERAL

· Minister Morneau Concludes Productive G7, G20, IMF, and World Bank Meetings

o This past week, Minister Morneau participated in virtual meetings of the G7 and G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors

o Endorsed the G20 Action Plan – Supporting the Global Economy through the COVID-19 Crisis

· In his daily address, Prime Minister Trudeau indicated numbers of COVID-19 infections are starting to trend in the right direction, noting we have to keep doing what we are doing

· Prime Minister Trudeau reiterated the launch of the COVID-19 Disability Advisory Group as part of plan to keep everyone healthy, informed and safe; looking at providing equal access to health care and information and provide financial support for those who need it

· Reiterated the expansion of the CERB earlier this week to include:

o Workers making up to $1,000 a month, seasonal workers and those whose EI has run out

o New measures in place for energy industry

o Additional support for arts, culture and sports communities

PROVINCIAL

· There were no news releases from the Province today.

· The Premier did not make an announcement today; he is expected to make one tomorrow at 1 p.m.

· The Provincial Health Officials did not make an announcement today; are expected to hold a media briefing tomorrow on the updated modelling data

· Ontario has reported 568 new cases of COVID-19 over the last 24-hours and another 39 deaths

Positive News around our Region:

· Newmarket Hyundai donates 25 cars to doctors and nurses at Southlake Regional Health Centre who have been forced to change their commute during the COVID-19 pandemic

· #spiritofyr campaign continues with random acts of kindness from our local vendors; new heartwarming stories shared today on Facebook & Twitter

YORK REGION AND GREATER TORONTO AREA

· Our website york.ca/covid19 adds new information:

o Fact sheet: Guidance for People Over 70

o Guidance document: Guidance for Food Banks/Food Donation Centres

o Online webinar on COVID-19 Guidance for Group Homes for Healthcare Professionals

· York Region continues to see a rise in the number of outbreaks in long-term care and institutional settings

o Large jump in cases at Mackenzie Place in the Town of Newmarket following increased testing; 63 positive cases

· Interactive dashboard of real-time positive cases can be found at york.ca/covid19

As of Sunday, April 19, at 5 p.m. there are:

· 1,083 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in York Region

· 49 new cases since yesterday

· 44 confirmed cases are currently hospitalized; 21 of which are in Intensive Care

· 69 cases among health care workers

· 139 resolved cases, which equals about 13%

· 31 institutional outbreaks under COVID-19 protocols:

· 15 Long Term Care/Retirement Homes:

We regretfully report a total of 51 COVID-19 related fatalities to date. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of these individuals.

As of this morning, there are:

· 10,578 total cases (5,209 resolved) in Ontario

· 553 COVID-19 related deaths in Ontario

· 33,909 (1,407 increase) total cases; with 1,506 related deaths in Canada

· More than 2.2 million total cases worldwide with cases in 213 countries, areas or territories; 152,551 related deat