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COVID-19 vaccines are ‘ethically justified’ for pregnant, breastfeeding women, but shouldn’t be routinely offered

COVID-19 vaccines are ‘ethically justified’ for pregnant, breastfeeding women, but shouldn’t be routinely offered

Commentary issued by the Canadian Medical Association Journal said a person's choice must be respected
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Mental health issues in locked-down LTC homes can be mitigated

Mental health issues in locked-down LTC homes can be mitigated

University of Waterloo study offers ideas to improve conditions
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‘This is a war’ against COVID-19, says former mayor Jim Gordon, and a Northern Bubble would be a powerful weapon

‘This is a war’ against COVID-19, says former mayor Jim Gordon, and a Northern Bubble would be a powerful weapon

Gordon is encouraging the public to contact the mayor’s office and the premier’s office to pledge their support to limit traffic to Northern Ontario
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Registered Practical Nurses are getting stressed out by pandemic demands

Registered Practical Nurses are getting stressed out by pandemic demands

More than a third of Ontario's RPNs have considered quitting their jobs
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Mental health a Northern crisis before the pandemic

Mental health a Northern crisis before the pandemic

As the pandemic was dawning, mental health care providers across the North begin to work collaboratively to break down silos, tackle issues raised by the pandemic and work toward a common goal of better mental health for all
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Anti-abortion bus ad angers many but city says its hands are tied

Anti-abortion bus ad angers many but city says its hands are tied

A Facebook post critical of the ad has garnered hundreds of comments and shares but city says it can’t refuse ads that meet the Canadian Code of Advertising Standards
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Sudbury COVID-19 restrictions could be tightened if virus variant causes more infections

Sudbury COVID-19 restrictions could be tightened if virus variant causes more infections

Medical officer of health talks about restrictions in online interview with Science North 
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Vaccine programs set to begin this week in Sudbury says health unit

Vaccine programs set to begin this week in Sudbury says health unit

PHSD said it will be receiving vaccines for long-term care and high-risk retirement homes
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Testing protocols for front-line health workers can vary from zone to zone

Testing protocols for front-line health workers can vary from zone to zone

Most health care workers are screened daily and tested frequently
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Public Health Sudbury: Snowmobiling, skating, sliding ban not in the plans

Public Health Sudbury: Snowmobiling, skating, sliding ban not in the plans

North Bay Parry Sound health unit issues tough restrictions on outdoor activities
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