It can be difficult to follow the latest developments in the rapidly-evolving battle to contain the novel coronavirus. Every day there’s a new barrage of headlines about the virus’ impact locally, and abroad. Health officials are routinely updating the public on new presumptive and confirmed cases, and world economies have been on a dizzying roller-coaster ride.

The latest on the coronavirus will be posted on this page every day. The compilation of stories will be updated frequently to help give you a one-stop spot for up-to-date and pertinent information. Bookmark this page to stay up-to-date. Click here to see an archive of all stories.

December 2 updates:

Quick facts:

• Canada has 383,468 cases of the novel coronavirus in total — 119,922 of those cases are in Ontario. Of those cases, there have been 3,698 deaths, and 101,698  people have recovered. There have been 12,211 deaths and 304,888 recoveries in Canada.

• The number of cases in Ontario is listed on the Ontario government’s health page (the page is updated once in the morning).
• The number of global cases and cases in Canada, by province or territory, are listed on Canada’s public health page (the page is updated later in the day).

December 2 stories:

• Ontario reports 1,723 new cases of COVID-19, 35 new deaths Wednesday

• UK authorizes Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for emergency use

• Majority of Canadians expect to be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine by June 2021: Poll

• More COVID-19 patients in the ICU, GTA hospitals feeling the pressure

• Ontario sends extra contact tracers to Windsor Essex as region on verge of lockdown

• Conservative MP criticized over petition questioning COVID-19 vaccine

Ongoing stories:

Back-to-school FAQ: Your questions answered

• A health professional and an education expert answer some of your questions to help you navigate the “new normal” in schools.

Map of TDSB schools at high-risk for coronavirus

• Toronto Public Health has identified at least 80 schools within the Toronto District School Board that are at high-risk for the spread of COVID-19 based on the neighbourhoods they are located in.

A list of what’s open: Tracking Ontario’s gradual reopening

• During an unprecedented pandemic shutdown it’s hard enough to keep track of the day of the week, let alone the constantly-evolving details surrounding the gradual reopening of businesses and services.

Remembering the victims of COVID-19 in the GTHA

• CityNews is remembering the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic through memories shared by their loved ones.

CORONAVIRUS: Ask Me Anything

• CityNews and 680 NEWS bring you Q&A sessions with leading health experts and officials to answer your COVID-19 related questions.

Coronavirus FAQ: what it is, how it spreads and who to call

• A quick look at the basics of what you should know about the virus, what to do in case of suspected infection, and how to protect yourself.

Map of Ontario’s coronavirus assessment centres

• Ontario has opened dozens of COVID-19 assessment centres in order to ease pressure on hospitals in some of the most affected areas.

The coronavirus pandemic in Ontario, mapped

• We’ve mapped out cases by city, as well as how people are contracting the disease, which age groups are hardest hit and where the infected travelled to.

Coronavirus map: Tracking the pandemic across Canada and the world

• We’ve mapped data on COVID-19 cases across Canada and the world. And, we want to know: what questions do you have about the pandemic?

FAQs

• What you need to know about the Quarantine Act
• Coronavirus quarantine: what happens when you return from travelling?

HEALTH

• Coronavirus FAQ: what it is, how it spreads and who to call
• How to self-isolate amid the COVID-19 outbreak
• ‘Cruel times’: How coronavirus has changed the way we live, die and grieve
• Tips to protect yourself from COVID-19
• Experts say ‘immune-boosting’ claims won’t help ward off coronavirus

FINANCES

• FAQ: Canada Emergency Response Benefit
• What you need to know about government compensation for coronavirus
• Will COVID-19 cause a global recession?
• 5 things to know about Ottawa’s COVID-19 financial aid package

MAPS

• Map of TDSB schools at high-risk for coronavirus
• Map of Ontario’s coronavirus assessment centres
• Coronavirus map: Tracking the pandemic across Canada and the world
• The coronavirus pandemic in Ontario, mapped

ESSENTIAL LISTS

• Coronavirus: Ontario’s list of essential workplaces and services
• What has been cancelled, suspended or postponed due to the coronavirus
• What remains open during a state of emergency

HOW TO HELP

• Businesses providing free and discounted goods for health care workers
• How to help Toronto & GTA hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic

LIFE IN TORONTO DURING SELF-ISOLATION

• Bird’s eye view of dramatic effect coronavirus pandemic has had on Toronto
• Chopper shots show Toronto’s eerily quiet streets during the pandemic
• GTA municipalities ramp up coronavirus enforcement measures
• How Ontarians are staying occupied in self-isolation

World statistics:

The World Health Organization (WHO) has an interactive dashboard here with the latest statistics from around the planet. They also have an interactive timeline on the history of the pandemic.

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