Health

City lays off more than 200 part-time and contract employees
Kawartha Lakes has announced the layoff of over 200 employees currently on the city payroll. The layoff notices were issued… Continue reading “City lays off more than 200 part-time and contract employees”

Health unit can ask courts for steep fines for those not complying with self-isolation
To help protect area residents, the local Health Unit is taking stronger steps to help slow the spread of COVID-19… Continue reading “Health unit can ask courts for steep fines for those not complying with self-isolation”

How to support RMH during the pandemic
Ross Memorial Hospital continues to receive exceptional support from our community, according to a media release from the hospital. “The… Continue reading “How to support RMH during the pandemic”

Pinecrest marks four days in a row without death from COVID-19
For the fourth day in a row, Mary Carr, administrator of Pinecrest Nursing Home in Bobcaygeon, has reported there are… Continue reading “Pinecrest marks four days in a row without death from COVID-19”

Pinecrest resident dies from COVID-19; total at 29
One resident at Pinecrest Nursing Home passed away early this morning. The total number of COVID-19 related deaths in the… Continue reading “Pinecrest resident dies from COVID-19; total at 29”

Keep social distancing to avoid high number of deaths in Kawartha Lakes: Expert
It’s critical that Kawartha Lakes – a community with a high number of older people – stay the course on… Continue reading “Keep social distancing to avoid high number of deaths in Kawartha Lakes: Expert”

Pinecrest resident dies; 28 COVID-19-related deaths at home
One resident at Pinecrest Nursing Home in Bobcaygeon died late last night, according to a press release from Mary Carr,… Continue reading “Pinecrest resident dies; 28 COVID-19-related deaths at home”

