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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

City of Greater Sudbury closes arenas, community centres, pools to prevent spread of COVID-19

City of Greater Sudbury closes arenas, community centres, pools to prevent spread of COVID-19

'This decision was not made lightly,' says Mayor Brian Bigger
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WATCH: City, public health provide an update on COVID-19 response

WATCH: City, public health provide an update on COVID-19 response

Mayor Brian Bigger, medical officer of health Dr. Penny Sutcliffe to speak at livestreamed press conference
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Dental offices urged to suspend all non-emergency services

Dental offices urged to suspend all non-emergency services

Dental offices urged to suspend all non-emergency services
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Sutcliffe: It's time for all Sudburians to start practicing 'social distancing' to fight COVID-19

Sutcliffe: It's time for all Sudburians to start practicing 'social distancing' to fight COVID-19

Canada on the right track to prevent levels experienced in Europe, says medical officer of health
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Video: Tommy and his mommy, Day 1 — learning about germs

Video: Tommy and his mommy, Day 1 — learning about germs

Sudbury.com staffer Heather Green-Oliver and son Tommy livestreaming on our Facebook page each weekday morning at 10 a.m.
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Second case of COVID-19 confirmed in Greater Sudbury

Second case of COVID-19 confirmed in Greater Sudbury

The subject had been in close contact with the first confirmed case in the area
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Ontarians asked to practice social distancing to slow COVID-19

Ontarians asked to practice social distancing to slow COVID-19

Public and medical professionals encouraged to avoid unnecessary face-to-face interactions until further notice
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All Ontario Casinos to close temporarily in response to COVID-19

All Ontario Casinos to close temporarily in response to COVID-19

No word as to when they will reopen to the public
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Video: Keep busy with Tommy and his mommy during the school closure (all episodes)

Video: Keep busy with Tommy and his mommy during the school closure (all episodes)

COVID-19 means new media reporter Heather Green-Oliver and her five-year-old Tommy are working from home during the extended March Break, join them daily on Facebook as they stave off boredom with learning and fun
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Extended school break due to COVID-19 gets mostly positive response

Extended school break due to COVID-19 gets mostly positive response

But many wonder how parents are going to arrange for the kids to be cared for
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