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TBT News for March 6, 2021: 40 new COVID-19 cases

Schools had been under heightened surveillance by health authorities after recent cases.

Store undertook additional cleaning in response to two recent cases among employees, it says.

Thank you Bryden for today's picture. 🌡Sunny. High plus 2 °C. Wind chill minus 25 °C in the morning.

Outbreak declared at Lake of the Woods District Hospital after two patients test positive.

Health unit declares outbreaks at St. James Public School, Westgate CVI, and Woodcrest Public School over Saturday.

Deputy mayor Kevin Mullins will step in to fill the gap left by the late Dave Hamilton, leaving a vacant council seat to be filled.

Key COVID-19 indicators improve after recent surge, but active cases remain near 50 in the NWHU.

New cases come as vaccination rolls out in First Nation; no other active cases in community.

City's isolation shelter, now hosting over 100 people, receives support from local groups and NGOs, but no word on help from the province.