Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Monday

 

Ontario reported a record high daily COVID-19 case number on Monday with 1,589 new cases and 19 additional deaths, bringing the death toll in the province to 3,505.

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The update on Monday came after people in Toronto and Peel Region woke up to new rules after the province announced a lockdown period for those regions set to last at least 28 days. Non-essential stores in those regions will be closed to shoppers, and restaurants can only offer takeout and delivery.

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Hospitalizations increased to 507 while the number of people in ICU increased to 156, according to a provincial dashboard.

 

Premier Doug Ford also announced that the province has appointed retired Gen. Rick Hillier to lead Ontario's vaccine rollout. Hillier previously served as the chief of defence staff of the Canadian Forces for three years.

 

Ford said planning is already underway with vaccine manufacturers for the rollout expected in early 2021. Health Minister Christine Elliott said the province will receive 1.6 million doses of Pfizer's new vaccine and 800,000 doses of Moderna's vaccine.

 

WATCH | Ford discusses decision to close small business in locked-down regions:

 

Ontario premier discusses decision to close small business in Toronto, Peel

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford admitted it's 'not fair' to small business that big box stores can stay open when small stores without 'essential' items are forced to close because of enhanced pandemic restrictions.   1:05

Meanwhile, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is self-isolating after he was potentially exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19. Jim Billington, the executive director of communications for Moe's office, said in an email that the premier isn't experiencing any symptoms but was tested for the virus.

Saskatchewan reported 235 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, along with four new deaths. In neighbouring Alberta, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced 1,549 new cases and five new deaths.

Hinshaw, speaking at a news conference, said she will be providing new recommendations to the provincial government later today. She said more information would be available Tuesday.

WATCH | Doctor says Alberta is at a 'crisis point' in COVID-19 pandemic:

 

Doctor says Alberta is at a 'crisis point' in COVID-19 pandemic

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Dr. Amy Tan, a family physician and organizer with the group Masks for Canada, said a strong lockdown is needed in the province to address the rising cases. 1:28

Manitoba reported 543 COVID-19 cases —  a new daily record — as well as seven more deaths, Chief Provincial Public Health Officer Dr. Brent Roussin announced. The province where health officials recently imposed strict measures to try to get a handle on rising case numbers.

"It might be easier to just think of these as numbers, but these are Manitobans," Roussin said. "The list continues to grow and it's very challenging to be reading every day."

WATCH | Manitoba's premier takes questions over his government's handling of COVID-19:

 

Prioritizing access to COVID-19 vaccines in Canada

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As G20 leaders, including Canada, vow to ensure equitable global access to COVID-19 vaccines, there are greater calls for a national vaccine rollout strategy in Canada. 3:31

In Atlantic Canada, which has so far been spared the worst of the global pandemic, two premiers told residents of their provinces that travel guidelines are changing.

Newfoundland and Labrador's premier said that a decision to temporarily pull out of the Atlantic bubble is meant to stave off a second wave and try to protect the upcoming holiday season.

As of Wednesday, people arriving in the province from other "bubble" provinces will have to self-isolate for two weeks.