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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Nipissing First Nation not closing borders to outsiders due to COVID-19

Nipissing First Nation not closing borders to outsiders due to COVID-19

'We are trying to balance things while keeping people reassured and calm'
Health Unit now posting local COVID-19 test numbers online

Health Unit now posting local COVID-19 test numbers online

The Unit reveals that, to their knowledge, 60 tests had been done, and fortunately none have come back positive
Local health unit logs 12 hundred calls on COVID-19, but keeps test numbers a secret

Local health unit logs 12 hundred calls on COVID-19, but keeps test numbers a secret

'The critical shortage of life-saving medical equipment has Canadian doctors calling for a "war-like effort" to help fill the demand'
Emergency meeting of council called over COVID-19

Emergency meeting of council called over COVID-19

'If the proposed measures are approved, senior administration would be granted authority to take action, where necessary, on certain acts during a provincially declared emergency'
Restaurant owners grappling with the decision of staying open for takeout and delivery

Restaurant owners grappling with the decision of staying open for takeout and delivery

Some restaurant owners are questioning if running a takeout and delivery business is still worth it
Local doctor encouraged by North Bay's social distancing response (VIDEO)

Local doctor encouraged by North Bay's social distancing response (VIDEO)

'We appreciate your part in that because it is a huge part, maybe the most important part'
DNSSAB closing offices as a result of coronavirus

DNSSAB closing offices as a result of coronavirus

In-office visits are restricted to emergencies only, and only at the 200 McIntyre Street East location
Nipissing University shutting down

Nipissing University shutting down

The university is telling all students currently living in residence to leave prior to Sunday at 7 p.m.
Voodoos cancel annual spring prospects camp

Voodoos cancel annual spring prospects camp

The Voodoos will wait for direction as to when sanctioned activities can resume
Northgate Shopping Centre remains open; closes food court seating

Northgate Shopping Centre remains open; closes food court seating

'Food court tenants that wish to continue to offer take-out can do so'