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Public Health offers tips on staying safe while publicly demonstrating

Public Health offers tips on staying safe while publicly demonstrating

Social media, virtual protests are the safest way to be heard amid COVID-19, PHSD says
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Multiple overdoses again prompt Public Health drug warning

Multiple overdoses again prompt Public Health drug warning

For the second week in a row, the health unit is warning about a spike in opioid overdoses
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Regional openings more than just about number of cases, says province’s top doc

Regional openings more than just about number of cases, says province’s top doc

‘It's not just some numbers at one time, it's a wider picture that we have to consider,’ says Dr. David Williams
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Ford said ‘just show up’ at COVID-19 assessment centres: Not so fast, says HSN

Ford said ‘just show up’ at COVID-19 assessment centres: Not so fast, says HSN

No one who is concerned they may have been exposed will be declined a test
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Sudbury's top doc says city is at the end of first wave of COVID-19

Sudbury's top doc says city is at the end of first wave of COVID-19

Dr. Penny Sutcliffe sends message of thanks to community for their efforts in the fight against pandemic
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Military report details 'disturbing' allegations on Ontario long-term care homes

Military report details 'disturbing' allegations on Ontario long-term care homes

Report on five Ontario long-term care homes details allegations including poor infection control for COVID-19, insect infestations and aggressive resident feeding that led to choking
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Humidex could hit 36 C today: Here’s how to stay safe

Humidex could hit 36 C today: Here’s how to stay safe

Daytime high expected to be 30 C or above, 36 C with the humidex
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Lapse at local dermatology clinic may have exposed patients to infection

Lapse at local dermatology clinic may have exposed patients to infection

Nurse no longer employed by Skin Clinique used ‘improper and outdated procedure’ to administer anesthesia 
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Health unit issues drug warning as overdose numbers spike in Sudbury and Manitoulin districts

Health unit issues drug warning as overdose numbers spike in Sudbury and Manitoulin districts

Illicit drug supply in the area continues to be toxic says PHSD
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Heartbreak: Adam Aelick, 22, died alone at HSN because of COVID-19 even though he didn’t have it

Heartbreak: Adam Aelick, 22, died alone at HSN because of COVID-19 even though he didn’t have it

Medically fragile young man’s death sheds light on wide-ranging impacts of the pandemic
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