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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Nanabijou Childcare Centre

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Nanabijou Childcare Centre

Two individuals associated with the centre have now tested positive, prompting an outbreak declaration.
UPDATE: Health unit reports record 111 new COVID-19 cases

UPDATE: Health unit reports record 111 new COVID-19 cases

Record-breaking single-day count includes 70 cases that should have been reported Friday or Saturday, the health unit said.
Increased COVID-19 risk over at Corpus Christi, Pope John Paul II

Increased COVID-19 risk over at Corpus Christi, Pope John Paul II

Schools had been under heightened surveillance by health authorities after recent cases.
Two Superstore employees test positive

Two Superstore employees test positive

Store undertook additional cleaning in response to two recent cases among employees, it says.
COVID-19 outbreak at Kenora hospital

COVID-19 outbreak at Kenora hospital

Outbreak declared at Lake of the Woods District Hospital after two patients test positive.
COVID-19 outbreaks declared over at three public schools

COVID-19 outbreaks declared over at three public schools

Health unit declares outbreaks at St. James Public School, Westgate CVI, and Woodcrest Public School over Saturday.
NWHU reports six new COVID-19 cases

NWHU reports six new COVID-19 cases

Key COVID-19 indicators improve after recent surge, but active cases remain near 50 in the NWHU.
Fort William First Nation reports two COVID-19 cases

Fort William First Nation reports two COVID-19 cases

New cases come as vaccination rolls out in First Nation; no other active cases in community.
Provincial support still uncertain, a month after emergency declaration

Provincial support still uncertain, a month after emergency declaration

City's isolation shelter, now hosting over 100 people, receives support from local groups and NGOs, but no word on help from the province.
Health unit reports 40 COVID-19 cases, 8 new hospitalizations

Health unit reports 40 COVID-19 cases, 8 new hospitalizations

Thirty-five district residents now in hospital with COVID-19, including 11 in the ICU.
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