By Canadian Press

The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada

Mar 27, 2020 | 5:46 AM

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

8:40 a.m.

Hamilton police say they’ve charged a teenage fast-food employee after she allegedly faked a doctor’s note saying she had COVID-19.

Police say the 18-year-old woman worked at a McDonald’s, which was immediately forced to close on Monday and send all its employees home to self-isolate.

Investigators say the restaurant was closed for several days and sanitized by a professional cleaning team.

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She’s facing multiple charges including mischief over $5000, fraud over $5000 and making and using a forged document.

12:45 a.m.

The Victoria Police Department’s patrol officers paid tribute to hospital staff with a 15-car salute Thursday.

A news release says officers began their night shift by visiting the Royal Jubilee Hospital to acknowledge the health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A full watch of patrol officers circled the Royal Jubilee Hospital in their police cars with their lights activated around 7 p.m.

The officers got out of their vehicles outside the emergency room bay and took a moment to clap and celebrate the work of hospital staff and health care workers.

Chief Del Manak says as first responders, they recognize their “incredible” work during the crisis.

The Canadian Press