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February 21, 2020 COVID-19 report

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Welcome to the Canadians from the Diamond Princess cruise ship who arrived today from Japan and are in Cornwall beginning their 14 day quarantine period. We wish them well and are here to support you with encouragement and good wishes.

February 22, 2020 COVID-19 report

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As new countries report the arrival of COVID-19 at their doorsteps (Lebanon and Israel today), and more cases are reported in countries outside of China, the threat of a pandemic is very real. Thus, your continuing safeguard of our supplies is as important as ever.

February 23, 2020 COVID-19 report

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From RNAO’s perspective, although we hope not to face the situation, this means we need to accelerate the preparation for a possible COVID-19 pandemic. The heroic efforts to stop or limit the spread of the virus in China, South Korea and elsewhere have bought time and have slowed down the spread, providing more opportunity for preparations at every level, including assisting countries with weak health systems

February 24, 2020 COVID-19 report

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The second cohort of Canadians and their family members, who arrived at CFB Trenton on Feb. 11, are being released tomorrow after 14 days of quarantine. The excitement of going home is within arm’s reach and we can feel it and celebrate with you!

February 25, 2020 COVID-19 report

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For this we have updated our communication’s plan. The Ministry of Health’s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Situation Reports will be shared with you each day of the week, and also the Situation Reports posted daily by WHO.

February 26, 2020 COVID-19 report

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After a fantastic two day training of Best Practice Guideline’s Champions from the East Toronto Health Partners BPSO OHT (Ontario Health Team), my RNAO colleagues and I marvel at their deep commitment and vibrant engagement. At this OHT training we had 110 participants from 17 organizations -- representing all sectors and services.

February 29, 2020 COVID-19 report

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As reported yesterday, WHO has increased the assessment of the risk of spread and risk of impact of COVID-19 at the global level. The continued increase in the number of cases, and the number of affected countries over the last few days, are clearly of concern.

Potential role of food in the transmission of the virus

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The new COVID-19 is caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2. WHO is coordinating an effort to understand the potential for persistence of SARS-CoV-2 on foods traded internationally as well as the potential role of food in the transmission of the virus. The most likely ecological reservoirs for SARS-CoV-2 are bats, but it is believed that the virus jumped the species barrier to humans from another intermediate animal host. This intermediate animal host could be a domestic food animal, a wild animal, or a domesticated wild animal which has not yet been identified.

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