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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Health Unit reports another COVID death in the district

Health Unit reports another COVID death in the district

The death occurred in the North Bay District and brings the total to eight. One person has died from the Parry Sound district
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None hospitalized but Health Unit reports 166 new COVID cases over New Year's weekend

None hospitalized but Health Unit reports 166 new COVID cases over New Year's weekend

There are 419 active cases
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COVID closes Capitol Centre

COVID closes Capitol Centre

Box Office staff are contacting all ticket holders of these events to notify them of postponement details and ticket redemption options
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Refusing to report on COVID case numbers in schools 'putting children in danger' says Liberal leader

Refusing to report on COVID case numbers in schools 'putting children in danger' says Liberal leader

'I am demanding that Doug Ford immediately ends his dangerous COVID cover-up and resumes reporting of case counts in schools and daycares'
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Screening tool updated; board 'planning for safe return to school'

Screening tool updated; board 'planning for safe return to school'

The plan is for Ontario schools to resume Wednesday, Jan. 5, meaning there is no change in the return date for local students
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Health Unit: 'Positive rapid antigen test results do not need to be reported' under new provincial guidelines

Health Unit: 'Positive rapid antigen test results do not need to be reported' under new provincial guidelines

'All test-confirmed COVID-19 cases (i.e. people who test positive on PCR, rapid molecular, or rapid antigen tests) should notify high-risk contacts of their exposure'
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Health Unit: 2 remain hospitalized; 94 new cases in final COVID-19 report of year

Health Unit: 2 remain hospitalized; 94 new cases in final COVID-19 report of year

The total case count in the district has risen to 1,613 with 460 total active cases and 82 cases resolved
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Make the COVID vaccine a universal requirement for students says Del Duca

Make the COVID vaccine a universal requirement for students says Del Duca

'Doug Ford’s incompetent pandemic management has already disrupted two school years for our kids'
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Almost 300 new COVID cases locally over the holiday period

Almost 300 new COVID cases locally over the holiday period

Meanwhile, the Province reported record numbers today as well with 10,436 new COVID cases Wednesday
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COVID-19 concerns cancel New Year's Eve fireworks in North Bay

COVID-19 concerns cancel New Year's Eve fireworks in North Bay

'We would like to thank the community for understanding the need at this time to avoid larger in-person gatherings'
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