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The past week has been one of backsliding for COVID-19 case counts in Sudbury

The past week has been one of backsliding for COVID-19 case counts in Sudbury

People under age 19 and people in the age 20 to 39 category are most affected
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ONTARIO: Reopen Ontario schools on regional basis: Science Table

ONTARIO: Reopen Ontario schools on regional basis: Science Table

The recommendation was made in a letter addressed to Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Saturday
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Health unit issues warning to travelling miners who may have been in the Arctic in May

Health unit issues warning to travelling miners who may have been in the Arctic in May

Warning describes a potential high-exposure for those who worked at the Baffinland Mary River Mine
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Outbreak declared, all Confederation Secondary students and staff must isolate, get COVID tests

Outbreak declared, all Confederation Secondary students and staff must isolate, get COVID tests

Yes, schools are closed to in-person learning, but there are still reports of COVID cases associated with local school communities
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Ontario reports 1,553 new COVID cases Thursday

Ontario reports 1,553 new COVID cases Thursday

The province has also reported 15 deaths, 1,236 recoveries, and 65 new hospitalizations in today's update
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Province says rapid antigen test makes it easier to do workplace testing

Province says rapid antigen test makes it easier to do workplace testing

Ontario is expanding the testing program to more sectors include remote communities in the North
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Send COVID-19 vaccines to buildings with many seniors for equitable access: report

Send COVID-19 vaccines to buildings with many seniors for equitable access: report

Scientists advising the Ontario government said buildings with at least 30% aged 65 and older should be part of vaccine efforts
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There are 25 new COVID-19 cases for Wednesday March 17 says Sudbury health unit

There are 25 new COVID-19 cases for Wednesday March 17 says Sudbury health unit

Public Health Sudbury is monitoring  242 active cases and three outbreaks at hospital
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One year of COVID-19: Pandemic pushback based on ideology, not science

One year of COVID-19: Pandemic pushback based on ideology, not science

Science North staffer brings Sudbury.com through the ‘infodemic’ of pandemic misinformation, and the resistance to public health guidelines
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Ontario reports 1,508 new COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 1,508 new COVID cases Wednesday

The province has also reported 14 deaths, 59 new hospitalizations, and 1,488 recoveries in today's update
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