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Hospital admits two new COVID-19 cases

Hospital admits two new COVID-19 cases

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre's COVID-19 unit had no patients until the new cases were hospitalized.
"No precedent on what to do next," Hajdu tells business leaders

"No precedent on what to do next," Hajdu tells business leaders

Health Minister projects cautious optimism on fight against COVID-19, but warns of unprecedented economic challenges in virtual town hall.
$700k in emergency funds for local charities

$700k in emergency funds for local charities

The money, part of a $350 million federal fund, is meant to support vulnerable populations through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Catholic high schools plan 'virtual' graduation activities

Catholic high schools plan 'virtual' graduation activities

Details of the June 24 and 25 events are still being worked on
TBDHU meets deadline for COVID-19 tests in nursing homes

TBDHU meets deadline for COVID-19 tests in nursing homes

The health ministry required all staff and residents tested by May 15.
Surveillance begins for blacklegged ticks

Surveillance begins for blacklegged ticks

Ticks that can cause Lyme disease are being collected at the TBDHU.
Ontario schools to remain closed for rest of academic year

Ontario schools to remain closed for rest of academic year

The province announced that all publically and privately funded schools will not reopen this academic year.
New COVID-19 case in Dryden

New COVID-19 case in Dryden

Northwestern Health Unit says follow-up is being conducted after the diagnosis.
Border to remain closed until at least June 21

Border to remain closed until at least June 21

The two countries agree to extend partial closure agreement an additional 30 days.
Province to launch independent commission into long-term care

Province to launch independent commission into long-term care

The commission will begin in September and look into what the province is calling a broken system in long-term care.
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