Health

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

Mar 16, 2020 4:00 PM Read more >

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

Mar 16, 2020 2:45 PM Read more >

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

Mar 15, 2020 7:00 PM Read more >

HSN bumps up security measures in wake of COVID-19

No patients in-care that have tested positive for the virus

Mar 15, 2020 12:16 PM Read more >

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

Mar 14, 2020 7:00 PM Read more >

<updated>Food Recall:</updated> Ecoideas Chocolate Cake mix, Pancake mixes

Food Recall: Ecoideas Chocolate Cake mix, Pancake mixes

Ecoideas Innovation Inc. recalls product due to possible Salmonella contamination

Mar 14, 2020 5:12 PM Read more >

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

Mar 14, 2020 4:04 PM Read more >

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

Applications accepted until April 30

Mar 14, 2020 3:15 PM Read more >

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

Mar 14, 2020 10:15 AM Read more >

Concerns raised over COVID-19 outbreak plans for Indigenous communities

Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller says these communities are at greater risk, due to overpopulation, overcrowding and a lack of local doctors or hospitals

Mar 14, 2020 9:08 AM Read more >