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19 Mar CBC news- B.C. declares provincial state of emergency to respond to COVID-19

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/covid-19-bc-update-public-safety-minister-mike-farnworth-live-1.5501769?fbclid=IwAR1gdBPu-lXrpmk01EAyofWNvxZTH0XbzVg1UDRSgp9I81tj2QO50eq5CKA...

18 Mar *ALBERTA* There are no COVID test centres currently set up but residents are encouraged to complete self-assessment online https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Journey/COVID-19/Pages/COVID-Self-Assessment.aspx If concerned that you have symptoms call ahead to Health Link for next steps

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/healthinfo/link/index.html...

18 Mar *VANCOUVER* Although Vancouver don’t as of yet have COVID test centers set up, they are encouraging people to use an online screening tool https://covid19.thrive.health/ If you feel you are showing symptoms of COVID then the next step is to call HealthLinkBC (8-1-1) for next steps to take.

18 Mar BREAKING NEWS: Federal Government Announces Significant Changes to EI: EMERGENCY SUPPORT BENEFIT to assist those who lose their jobs and are ineligible for EI and those who are self-employed.The CANADA CHILD BENEFIT will also be boosted in the coming months. The GST credit will also be supplemented for those with low incomes (this will take place in May). More inf to follow re eligibility re the above.

18 Mar Toronto Public Health confirms that “OHIP coverage is not required to be seen at a COVID-19 Assessment Centre” Find an Assessment Centre near you, using the link below!

https://www.toronto.ca/home/covid-19/covid-19-health-advice/covid-19-assessment-centres/...

17 Mar COVID-19 Update from the Irish Embassy in Ottawa

https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/canada/...

17 Mar IRISH TIMES- How to cope with Covid-19 anxiety

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/coronavirus-how-to-cope-with-covid-19-anxiety-1.4202396...

17 Mar New to Canada? Here without family? YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Have a virtual cup of tea with I/CAN or a member of the wonderful Irish Community across Canada. You may email us to set up a call and a cuppa or reach out across FB and Instagram for those close by who would be very happy to chat with you. If you are having trouble finding a FB page in your community, reach out to us and we will assist:www.irishcdn.org

17 Mar Ontario Suspends Eviction Notices during Covid-19 outbreak. Read here:

https://www.yorkregion.com/news-story/9908552--no-new-eviction-orders-will-be-issued-until-further-notice-ontario-suspends-evictions-during-coronavirus-outbreak/?fbclid=iwar1geq2i5xv6ch7v3toavpdeq9ys2tylyn2jvlpzsopxn5ux_adah1ml57q ...

17 Mar Ontario Declares a State of Emergency. This gives the province expanded powers including the ability to enforce the closure of certain businesses, especially restaurants and bars. This is not a provincial shutdown–essential services will continue to operate. Grocery stores and pharmacies will be open. See here for more on what the announcement means:

https://torontosun.com/news/provincial/ontario-declares-state-of-emergency-amid-covid-19-pandemic?fbclid=IwAR1FGBCniys4qMmsxtV_69Gz7k5Ch2Y6IoCyFGWMwB-l0wd9i18SzEdIqTo...