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Health Unit declares COVID-19 outbreak in North Bay retirement home

Health Unit declares COVID-19 outbreak in North Bay retirement home

As of Thursday morning, a combination of 23 residents and staff members had tested positive for the virus
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Pregnant or breastfeeding? Speak to your health care provider about the COVID-19 vaccine

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Speak to your health care provider about the COVID-19 vaccine

Pregnant women who contract COVID-19 also have a higher risk of high blood pressure after 20 weeks of pregnancy, cesarean delivery and preterm birth
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Safe trick-or-treating increases Halloween haul for kids...and kids at heart (you know who you are)

Safe trick-or-treating increases Halloween haul for kids...and kids at heart (you know who you are)

Help make this Halloween a fun and safe experience for all — and don't 'yell too exuberantly'
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Dr. Chirico: Sudbury COVID-19 situation is 'concerning,' recommends locals 'consider risk' before travel

Dr. Chirico: Sudbury COVID-19 situation is 'concerning,' recommends locals 'consider risk' before travel

'...consider if a shopping or other non-essential trip is worth the potential risk of being exposed to COVID-19'
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Greater Sudbury is 'a COVID-19 hotspot' says its medical officer of health

Greater Sudbury is 'a COVID-19 hotspot' says its medical officer of health

Citing a 'worrying trend of community spread of the virus,' the medical officer of health for the Public Health Sudbury & Districts issues a self-isolation class order
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Santa says 'see you soon' North Bay

Santa says 'see you soon' North Bay

Face coverings will be required for all Santa Claus Parade participants and spectators when physical distancing of two metres is not possible
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Proof of vaccination will soon be required to access North Bay Public Library

Proof of vaccination will soon be required to access North Bay Public Library

For those unable to gain entry due to 'incomplete vaccination status,' the library will offer curbside service
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Health Unit says 'have a conversation' with the unvaccinated

Health Unit says 'have a conversation' with the unvaccinated

In the 18-29 age group '27 per cent or about one in four have yet to receive a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine'
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Health Unit personnel walk the walk when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations

Health Unit personnel walk the walk when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations

It turns out the Health Unit's vaccination advocacy has been accompanied by a philosophy of not only 'do as we say,' but also 'do as we do.'
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Open letter: New COVID rule sparks resignation from the West Nipissing Public Library Board

Open letter: New COVID rule sparks resignation from the West Nipissing Public Library Board

'In a low-risk work setting such as a library, where all employees are masked and always able to work six feet apart, this policy is excessive'
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