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COVID-19 risk low, but Public Health Sudbury says it’s ready in case

COVID-19 risk low, but Public Health Sudbury says it’s ready in case

Canada’s top doc says global risk for new strain of coronavirus is evolving, but potential for an outbreak must be prepared for
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Gélinas Tory home care bill ‘tinkers and meddles’ but doesn’t fix the system

Gélinas Tory home care bill ‘tinkers and meddles’ but doesn’t fix the system

Ontario government says new legislation allows for more flexibility and, if passed, will ‘ensure that Ontarians can receive the right care in the right place’
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Prepare for new coronavirus like an emergency, health minister advises

Prepare for new coronavirus like an emergency, health minister advises

The virus known as COVID-19 is different from influenza and the flu shot doesn't provide protection against it, but the fewer people who are sick, the less strain on doctors and hospitals
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Food Recall: Unomundo tuna loins and steaks

Food Recall: Unomundo tuna loins and steaks

Product found to have elevated histamine, causing allergic-type reactions
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Food Recall: Fresh Sprouts brand Fresh Bean Sprouts

Food Recall: Fresh Sprouts brand Fresh Bean Sprouts

Fresh Sprout International recalls product due to possible Salmonella contamination
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Gélinas joins fight to reunite elderly couple separated by long-term care system

Gélinas joins fight to reunite elderly couple separated by long-term care system

Nickel Belt MPP calls on LHIN to consider mental health when assessing 'in crisis' long-term care placement
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PSW shortage pushing workers 'to the brink'

PSW shortage pushing workers 'to the brink'

New report lists recommendations to address the current crisis
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Spike in suspected ODs prompts drug warning from Public Health

Spike in suspected ODs prompts drug warning from Public Health

Possible highly potent fentanyl or carfentanil have found their way into the local drug supply
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By the numbers: The many hidden ways public health impacts the community

By the numbers: The many hidden ways public health impacts the community

Public Health Sudbury and Districts recaps 2019
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Zalan: COVID-19 is the perfect illustration of why we need public health

Zalan: COVID-19 is the perfect illustration of why we need public health

In the wake of a new virus outbreak, the former head of the medical staff at Health Sciences North weighs in on the role public health plays in keeping people safe
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