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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Several Ontario attractions, convention centres close their doors in response to COVID-19

Several Ontario attractions, convention centres close their doors in response to COVID-19

Latest recommendation from the province is to suspend all gatherings of 250 or more
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HSN bumps up security measures in wake of COVID-19

HSN bumps up security measures in wake of COVID-19

No patients in-care that have tested positive for the virus
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Updated: List of local March Break activities shrinks in light of social distancing

Updated: List of local March Break activities shrinks in light of social distancing

Matrix VR and shopping malls remain open at this time
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City’s emergency response team monitoring local COVID-19 situation

City’s emergency response team monitoring local COVID-19 situation

What’s called the ‘community control group’ made up of top bureaucrats and health officials has been meeting regularly since January regarding novel coronavirus
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Non-essential visits suspended at long-term care homes

Non-essential visits suspended at long-term care homes

Policy in effect for Pioneer Manor, Extendicare York, Villa St. Gabriel Villa, and St. Joseph's facilities
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Canada hiring a new wave of nurses to prepare, respond to COVID-19

Canada hiring a new wave of nurses to prepare, respond to COVID-19

Applications accepted until April 30
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Mayor Bigger, MP Serré and MP Lefebvre test negative for COVID-19

Mayor Bigger, MP Serré and MP Lefebvre test negative for COVID-19

Residents encouraged to stay informed, monitor symptoms, and follow the direction of public health experts
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'This precaution is necessary': Sudbury schools now shut until April 5

'This precaution is necessary': Sudbury schools now shut until April 5

Shut-down of boards includes in-school daycares
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Ontarians asked to avoid non-essential travel, large events in light of COVID-19

Ontarians asked to avoid non-essential travel, large events in light of COVID-19

Children who travel abroad asked to self-isolate for 14 days in response to positive cases
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COVID-19 sees Greater Sudbury Police suspend some non-essential services

COVID-19 sees Greater Sudbury Police suspend some non-essential services

Police service makes the move to 'reduce the potential spread of illness'
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