Second COVID-19 infection at St. Catharines high school
A second person at Eden High School in St. Catharines has tested positive for COVID-19.
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Niagara Region remains at orange level as Toronto and Peel move into lockdown
The Ontario government, in consultation with health officials, has decided to move certain public health unit regions to higher levelsin COVID-19 response framework to help limit transmission of COVID-19 while keeping schools open, and protecting health system capacity and vulnerable populations.
Ontario extends COVID-19 orders for 30 more days
The Ontario government and the Chief Medical Officer of Health announced that COVID-19 orders will be extended for another month to help keep Ontarians safe during the pandemic.
Ontario surpasses 100K COVID-19 cases, as it reports 1,418 cases today; Niagara reports 25
Ontario reported 1,418 new COVID-19 cases today, as the province surpasses 100,000 total cases. The Niagara Region reported 25 new cases, up by five since yesterday’s report of 20.
Outbreak declared at Smithville elementary school
A new COVID-19 case was confirmed at Prince Philip French Immersion Public School in Niagara Falls.
Ontario sending out COVID education and enforcement teams to targeted areas
The Ontario government is launching education and enforcement campaigns in targeted areas to ensure businesses are following the COVID-19 health guidelines necessary to keep establishments safe for staff and the public.
Niagara regional police urges residents to avoid calling 911 about COVID-19 order violations
Niagara Regional Police Services reminds residents that concerns about COVID-19 emergency order enforcement should be directed towards your municipality’s bylaw office and 911 should not be called in relation to these concerns.
New COVID-19 infection at a Niagara Falls public school
A new COVID-19 case was confirmed at Prince Philip French Immersion Public School in Niagara Falls.
Total cases in Ontario inch towards 100K, as the province reports 1,210 new COVID-19 cases today; Niagara reports 20
Ontario reported 1,210 new COVID-19 cases today, a decrease from yesterday’s report of 1,417. The Niagara Region reports 20 new cases, an increase from yesterday’s report of 16.
Regional Council urges medical officer to drop restaurant-killing COVID-19 order
Niagara Regional Council passed a motion unanimously Wednesday night to recommend that the region’s acting medical officer amend his controversial medical order, that the restaurant industry says if left as is would decimate its ranks. The four-part motion is a …
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