Health

Kawartha Lakes declares state of emergency
Mayor Andy Letham has enacted a declaration of a state of emergency. This decision is in line with the previous… Continue reading “Kawartha Lakes declares state of emergency”

Province orders all non-essential services to shut down
To further contain the spread of COVID-19, the Ontario government is ordering the mandatory closure of all non-essential workplaces effective… Continue reading “Province orders all non-essential services to shut down”

Mask quality an issue for local nurses; RMH says public health rules being followed
A simple surgical mask or an N95 mask…does it matter what nurses use in the battle against COVID-19? For the… Continue reading “Mask quality an issue for local nurses; RMH says public health rules being followed”

First death related to COVID-19 at Ross Memorial Hospital
The local health unit is reporting the first death in Kawartha Lakes related to COVID-19. The individual, a man in… Continue reading “First death related to COVID-19 at Ross Memorial Hospital”

Trudeau just green lit a ‘basic income’ for Canadians
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has just announced a basic income for Canadians this past week. Well, he didn’t call it… Continue reading “Trudeau just green lit a ‘basic income’ for Canadians”

Three confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Bobcaygeon nursing home
The local Medical Officer of Health today announced three residents of a long-term care home in the City of Kawartha… Continue reading “Three confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Bobcaygeon nursing home”

Second Positive COVID-19 case confirmed in Kawartha Lakes
Ross Memorial Hospital received confirmation of a second positive case of COVID-19 in the City of Kawartha Lakes following testing… Continue reading “Second Positive COVID-19 case confirmed in Kawartha Lakes”

