coronavirus | CEKAN

Michael Kras
11 Mar 2020

BREAKING: Hamilton’s first case of COVID-19 has been confirmed

According to Hamilton public health, a Burlington resident who works as an oncologist at Hamilton’s Juravinski Hospital has tested positive for COVID-19, marking the city’s first confirmed coronav...

Craig Clark
10 Mar 2020

Three Hamilton-area school boards cancel trips to Europe as coronavirus precautions

Local school boards are cancelling March break trips as coronavirus cases continue to rise around the globe. The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board (BHNCDSB), Hamilton-Wentworth ...

Michael Kras
10 Mar 2020

Pearl Jam postpones tour to Hamilton over coronavirus concerns

One of Hamilton’s most hotly-anticipated concert events for 2020 has heartbreakingly been postponed until further notice in the wake of continued COVID-19 concerns. Pearl Jam, the famous American ro...

Michael Kras
07 Mar 2020

Tim Hortons not accepting reusable cups amid coronavirus concerns

Amidst ongoing global concerns about the spread and potential outbreak of coronavirus disease, national coffee chain Tim Hortons is temporarily halting the use of customers’ reusable cups. The actio...

Michael Kras
02 Mar 2020

McMaster University student tests negative for coronavirus

A self-isolated student at Hamilton’s McMaster University has tested negative for coronavirus disease. This past Friday, a public statement was issued that an anonymous undergraduate student at McMa...

Craig Clark
01 Feb 2020

Hamilton Public Health is working with hospitals to prepare for coronavirus

Though no cases are confirmed in Hamilton yet, local health officials and community partners are continuing to monitor the latest information on the coronavirus as the World Health Organization declar...