Ontario Morning Podcast - Thursday September 17, 2020
Publisher |
CBC
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
News
Publication Date |
Sep 17, 2020
Episode Duration |
00:51:38
Many health experts say rapid test kits for COVID-19 are needed now in Canada. Dr. Anne Collins, President of the Canadian Medical Association, discusses the difference they could make in controlling the spread of COVID-19; A haze caused by wildfires in the American west has reached as far as southern Ontario. Doug Gillham a meteorologist at The Weather Network talks about the phenomenon; Grey Bruce's top doctor wrote a heartfelt open letter to fellow parents who may feel anxious about rising cases, and long lineups at testing centres. Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Ian Barra, explains what led him to send his message;Bernadette Clement, the Mayor of Cornwall in Eastern Ontario and Abram Benedict the Grand Chief of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne which straddles the border talk about the continuing restrictions on non-essential travel between Canada and the U.S; Family doctor Peter Lin addresses the recent rise in COVID-19 infections and what can be done to contain the spread; A teacher at Twin Lakes Secondary School in Orillia has tested positive for the coronavirus. But so far the school remains open and no other infections have been reported. We have reaction from Jodi Lloyd the Chairperson of the Simcoe County District School Board; And why has the salmonella scare from California onions been so persistent? Lawrence Goodridge, a Food Safety professor at the University of Guelph explains.

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