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Coronavirus: Ontario lags behind all other provinces in COVID-19 testing

Coronavirus: Ontario lags behind all other provinces in COVID-19 testing

Ontario and other provinces have also changed the priority around who gets tests, meaning that only the very sick who are admitted to hospital and front-line health-care workers are being tested
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Something sure to bring a smile to front-line workers

Something sure to bring a smile to front-line workers

Wendy Mullin hopes area children take part in her Doodle for Good venture.
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The struggle to distance social teens during a pandemic

The struggle to distance social teens during a pandemic

Psychologists say helping teens learn a new skill or discover new interests, passions and pursuits could make isolation a little easier
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Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Have an amazing day
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Council approves interest and penalty waivers; up to 10 staff laid off

Council approves interest and penalty waivers; up to 10 staff laid off

We will continually assess on an ongoing basis our work-plan moving forward, says chief administrative officer.
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Ontario researcher shares experience working to isolate new coronavirus

Ontario researcher shares experience working to isolate new coronavirus

Expert says that the more versions of a virus that can be isolated, the better
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Province urges more 'aggressive' approach to keeping COVID-19 cases and contacts isolated

Province urges more 'aggressive' approach to keeping COVID-19 cases and contacts isolated

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit official says compliance is already good and official orders may not be necessary
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COVID-19 is deadly in nursing homes, staff and health unit working to keep virus out

COVID-19 is deadly in nursing homes, staff and health unit working to keep virus out

'What disturbs me and concerns me is the likelihood of having a severe outcome, the likelihood of having deaths,' said Dr. Charles Gardner, medical officer of health for Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
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Tiny Township woman, 23, killed in two-vehicle crash

Tiny Township woman, 23, killed in two-vehicle crash

The female driver and a male passenger were transported by Ornge Air to a Toronto area trauma hospital due to the severity of their injuries
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Tiny Township cancels mayor's annual charity golf tournament

Tiny Township cancels mayor's annual charity golf tournament

Due to COVID-19, the organizing committee will be investigating alternative fundraising options for later this year
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