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Public Health Sudbury reports two new cases of COVID-19 for July 26

Public Health Sudbury reports two new cases of COVID-19 for July 26

There are now five active cases being monitored by local health officials in the Sudbury District
COVID-19 Delta variant now the dominant strain in the region, public health reports

COVID-19 Delta variant now the dominant strain in the region, public health reports

Responsible for 70% of new cases since July 1, health unit said infectious new variant demonstrates the urgent need for vaccinations
Update: Swimming advisory lifted for Mindemoya Public Beach

Update: Swimming advisory lifted for Mindemoya Public Beach

All Island swimming advisories have now been lifted
Rapid COVID-19 rapid test kits had a positive impact on workplaces in Sudbury

Rapid COVID-19 rapid test kits had a positive impact on workplaces in Sudbury

Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce has provided more than 15,000 kits for free
Nurses Association calling for mandatory vaccinations for all health workers in Ontario

Nurses Association calling for mandatory vaccinations for all health workers in Ontario

Nurses group also argues that a challenge under Charter of Rights would not succeed
Gogama drinking water advisory lifted

Gogama drinking water advisory lifted

Advisory in place since July 19 after low pressure detected, but no adverse effects reported
Move to Step 3 sees Health Sciences North loosen visitor restrictions

Move to Step 3 sees Health Sciences North loosen visitor restrictions

Easier visiting for in-patients and end-of-life situations, though masking rules are still in effect
Gogama under drinking water advisory

Gogama under drinking water advisory

Loss of water pressure could have compromised safety of drinking water in town
No new COVID-19 cases reported by Public Health Sudbury for July 19

No new COVID-19 cases reported by Public Health Sudbury for July 19

There are only four active known cases being monitored by local health officials in the region
Employers must consider record-breaking heatwaves when it comes to worker safety

Employers must consider record-breaking heatwaves when it comes to worker safety

Heat stress is a serious condition that can develop quickly and requires serious attention