{"id":636,"date":"2020-04-01T21:33:23","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T02:33:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/?p=636"},"modified":"2020-04-01T21:33:23","modified_gmt":"2020-04-02T02:33:23","slug":"april-1st-end-of-day-update-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/01\/april-1st-end-of-day-update-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"April 1st End of Day Update: COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>April 1st End of Day Update: COVID-19<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/u\/0?ui=2&amp;ik=1bc1ce531c&amp;attid=0.1&amp;permmsgid=msg-f:1662824420698445617&amp;th=17138a0027935731&amp;view=fimg&amp;sz=s0-l75-ft&amp;attbid=ANGjdJ_mGMEX20mxPBW2iTfFXJJsgnygPJq2HzgOkB2EkQeYG8vMhp14Jf0G9ZEC8gdquyY5XWtORe66yUT2hsMn4Fz7UcXRcBct19CjtvhSz6mc3Aq2rCyx87abc5g&amp;disp=emb\" alt=\"Ainslie_Header_2019\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>April 1, 2020&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dear Neighbours,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please see the following update regarding the Novel Coronavirus (COVID19) from the City of Toronto:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>City taking unprecedented action to stop COVID-19 and save lives, the healthcare system and the economy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The City of Toronto announced strong measures today to halt the spread of COVID-19. Three key objectives for the City and its emergency response to COVID-19 include reducing the loss of life, preserving capacity in the healthcare system and minimizing social and economic impacts. As Toronto\u2019s case numbers continue to increase (there\u2019s been a 500 per cent increase in cases over past two week), Medical Officer of Health, Dr. de Villa is using every power available under the&nbsp;<em>Health Protection and Promotion Act&nbsp;<\/em>to implement stronger measures to help achieve the three objectives. Mayor Tory is also in the process of drafting bylaw to promote physical distancing on City property. More details here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2wbepDO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/2wbepDO<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Physical distancing at City parks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Toronto parks are only open for walking, cycling and running. Using amenities in parks or congregating in groups is not permitted. City staff together with the Toronto Police Service are prioritizing the patrol of hot spot parks. While education is the first line of enforcement, the fines range between $750 to a maximum of $5,000. City staff are re-installing signage, locks and caution tape at parks where these have been removed. Additionally, the City\u2019s Parks Ambassadors have begun a downtown hot spot education blitz and electronic portable signs will display messages near some busy parks. More information is available here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/covid-19\/affected-city-services\/?accordion=parks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/covid-19\/affected-city-services\/?accordion=parks<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The TTC has implemented changes to not only protect operators but riders as well<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Increase in daily disinfecting of touch points in stations and on vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No longer accepting cash, tickets or tokens on TTC buses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TTC employees may choose to wear their own masks while working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to safe physical distancing and to help stop the spread of COVID-19, please follow the advice of Toronto Public Health, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Avoiding non-essential trips in the community<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Limiting, postponing or canceling gatherings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Working from home, where possible<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Keeping kids away from group settings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Staying in your home if you are ill<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As well, if you have travelled anywhere outside Canada, please to self-isolate (i.e. stay at home and avoid close contact with others, including those in their home) for 14 days after your return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>COVID-19 legal information for Steps to Justice&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CLEO\u2019s Steps to Justice website, is a site is updated on a daily basis, gives answers to more than 50 legal questions, including questions about emergency benefits assistance, Employment Insurance, getting evicted for non-payment of rent, and what to do about family law matters in the midst of the closure of the courts. Access CLEO\u2019s Steps to Justice website here:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.stepstojustice.ca\/covid-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.stepstojustice.ca\/covid-19<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scarborough Health Network\u2019s (SHN) Stroke Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scarborough Health Network is proud to announce they are opening a new Stroke Centre of Excellence at their Birchmount hospital on April 8. For the first time, patients will have access to seamless stroke care services here in Scarborough.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SHN will begin delivering care through the new Stroke Centre, which will include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Integrated Stroke Unit: A 22-bed unit is best practice for treating stroke patients who have been hospitalized &#8211; providing medical care and rehabilitation services all within the same space.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Stroke Prevention Clinic: SHN\u2019s outpatient clinic will now be located at Birchmount, providing support and follow-up care for patients in managing their risk factors for stroke.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Find more information here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/shn.ca\/stroke-centre-of-excellence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/shn.ca\/stroke-centre-of-excellence\/<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Toronto Police clarify social-distancing enforcement measures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Toronto Police Service is reminding people that travelling, or being parked in a car, with five people or less \u2013 including individuals from different home addresses \u2013 is not against the law.&nbsp;<br><br>Members of the public are reminded that government directives apply to \u201corganized public events and social gatherings\u201d of more than five people, as well as the ordered closures of the following locations:<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All facilities providing indoor recreational programs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All public libraries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All private schools as defined in the Education Act<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All licensed child care centres<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All bars and restaurants, except to the extent that such facilities provide takeout food and delivery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All theatres including those offering live performances of music, dance, and other art forms, as well as cinemas that show movies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Concert venues<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All City-owned playgrounds, sports fields, basketball and tennis courts, off-leash dog parks, skateboard and BMX parks, picnic areas, outdoor exercise equipment and other parks amenities, as well as parking lots attached to its parks system<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions about organized public events and social gatherings of more than five people or open businesses that should be closed, can be addressed by calling 311.<br><br>City of Toronto bylaw officers will be monitoring and providing information and education to non-compliant individuals and businesses. In some cases, the Toronto Police are contacted to conduct enforcement actions under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.&nbsp;<br><br>The Toronto Police Service continue to conduct proactive enforcement, when necessary, and officers will use their discretion to determine the proper action.&nbsp;<br><br>For more news, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tpsnews.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TPSnews.ca<\/a>.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The City&#8217;s website is updated daily with the latest health advice, and information about City services and social supports. Check<a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/covid-19\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/covid-19\/<\/a>&nbsp;for answers to common questions before contacting the Toronto Public Health COVID-19 Hotline or 311.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also reach me by telephone at 416-396-7222 or email me at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All my Best,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paul<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>April 1st End of Day Update: COVID-19 April 1, 2020&nbsp; Dear Neighbours,&nbsp; Please see the following update regarding the Novel Coronavirus (COVID19) from the City of Toronto:&nbsp; City taking unprecedented action to stop COVID-19 and save lives, the healthcare system and the economy The City of Toronto announced strong measures today to halt the spread &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/01\/april-1st-end-of-day-update-covid-19\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;April 1st End of Day Update: COVID-19&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-636","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/636","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=636"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/636\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":637,"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/636\/revisions\/637"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=636"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=636"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=636"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}