Health

Outbreak at Ross declared over
The COVID-19 outbreak on Ross Memorial Hospital’s Continuing Care Program (CCP1) unit has been declared ‘over’ as of May 7…. Continue reading “Outbreak at Ross declared over”

Yard sales strongly discouraged by health unit
If you’re in the middle of spring cleaning, avoid organizing a garage sale or yard sale until further notice. The… Continue reading “Yard sales strongly discouraged by health unit”

Outbreak declaration removed at Case Manor due to lab error
The local health unit today lifted an outbreak at Case Manor in Bobcaygeon after new test results showed there were… Continue reading “Outbreak declaration removed at Case Manor due to lab error”

Assembling the puzzle of public health to keep community safe
Kristina Nairn, public health nurse, HKPR District Health Unit Phones are an essential tool in the fight against COVID-19. For weeks now,… Continue reading “Assembling the puzzle of public health to keep community safe”

Adelaide Place outbreak lifted, Caressant Care outbreak declared due to one positive test
An outbreak designation has been lifted at Adelaide Place Retirement Community in Lindsay, due to lab error testing, while an… Continue reading “Adelaide Place outbreak lifted, Caressant Care outbreak declared due to one positive test”

Lab error may have created inaccurate local COVID-19 results
Residents and staff from two long-term care homes are going to be retested after the local health unit was notified… Continue reading “Lab error may have created inaccurate local COVID-19 results”

Lindsay Agricultural Society facing tough decisions about 2020 LEX
The arrival of COVID-19 has become the elephant in the room for organizations worldwide looking to hold large scale public… Continue reading “Lindsay Agricultural Society facing tough decisions about 2020 LEX “

