By Canadian Press

The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada

May 13, 2020 | 7:31 AM

The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern):

8:15 a.m.

A new emergency order allows the Ontario government the control the management of long-term care homes hardest hit by COVID-19.

Premier Doug Ford says the move will help ensure the spread of the virus in care homes is contained.

The order allows the province to step in if a facility has a high number of infections or deaths, or if it’s facing a staffing shortage.

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The province says the appointed manager could be any person, including a corporation or hospital.

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