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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Sault Area Hospital unit

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Sault Area Hospital unit

'We need your support to help contain the spread of the virus': Outbreak declared Tuesday in 3B, prompting hospital to issue a mask mandate for anyone visiting that unit
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Business of the Month: These Thunder Bay bookworms had a novel idea

Business of the Month: These Thunder Bay bookworms had a novel idea

Entershine Bookshop puts community spin on 'independent'
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COVID outbreak over at Blind River's acute care unit

COVID outbreak over at Blind River's acute care unit

Outbreak was originally declared on April 30
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COVID outbreak declared at Blind River's acute care unit

COVID outbreak declared at Blind River's acute care unit

Visiting will be limited at North Shore Health Network as a result of the outbreak
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1 in 9 Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID: StatCan

1 in 9 Canadian adults have had long-term symptoms from COVID: StatCan

About one in nine Canadian adults — about 3.5 million people — have had long-term symptoms from COVID-19 infection, according to new Statistics Canada report
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COVID cases on the rise across Algoma

COVID cases on the rise across Algoma

Algoma Public Health is reporting nearly double the number of cases per 100,000 people in the region last week compared to the previous week
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You can book your COVID-19 and flu shots starting next week

You can book your COVID-19 and flu shots starting next week

Algoma Public Health announced today that online and phone bookings for vaccinations start Oct. 11 at 9 a.m.
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Like hospital, Group Health Centre has dropped mask mandate

Like hospital, Group Health Centre has dropped mask mandate

GHC ended masking requirements on June 12, but they are still recommended for patients experiencing fever or respiratory symptoms
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Three years later, mask mandate lifted at Sault Area Hospital

Three years later, mask mandate lifted at Sault Area Hospital

Masks are no longer required for patients, visitors and essential caregivers, but still 'encouraged' in certain areas of the hospital
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Military's COVID-19 vaccine policy violated Charter: external review

Military's COVID-19 vaccine policy violated Charter: external review

A tribunal that is part of the military grievance process has found that the Canadian Armed Forces COVID-19 vaccine policy violated its members' Charter rights
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