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<p>The Premier has finished his remarks. Read the <a href="https://macleans.ca/news/doug-fords-ontario-coronavirus-update-it-is-clear-that-we-cannot-open-schools-at-this-time-full-transcript/">full transcript here</a>.</p>
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford speaks during his daily updates regarding COVID-19 at Queen's Park in Toronto on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

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Doug Ford’s May 19 Ontario coronavirus update: Full replay

Doug Ford’s May 19 Ontario coronavirus update: Full replay

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