What’s on in the Bench: Oct. 2-4
Here is what’s on for the weekend of Oct.2 to Oct.4, 2020. Listed below are public events planned in Grimsby, Beamsville, Smithville, Jordan Station, Vineland and area.
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Ontario reports 625 new cases today; Niagara Region reports nine
Ontario is reporting 625 new COVID-19 cases today, an increase from yesterday’s 554 cases, but trending down below the 700 new cases reported on Monday.
Ontario investing over half a billion dollars to protect long-term care homes
The Ontario government is investing $540 million to protect long-term care homes. This will help long-term care homes makes necessary changes to improve the support and safety of vulnerable populations.
Suspect wanted in St. Catharines hit-and-run has been arrested
A car driven by a Welland man, sought by Niagara police, was recovered today. However, a manhunt still underway for the driver. He is wanted after two pedestrians were struck by a different car, that was crashed into a tree and abandoned, yesterday in St Catharines.
Niagara Health limiting COVID testing and moving to appointment only
Effective immediately, Niagara Health is limiting test administration to those more at risk of having COVID-19. Additionally, it is moving to appointment only effective Monday, Sept, 28.
Ontario investing $52.5 million in health care workers as province enters COVID-19’s second wave
The Ontario government is investing $52.5 million to retain and support healthcare workers, and to recruit over 3,700 more frontline workers across the province.
Province reports highest COVID-19 daily cases ever; Niagara cases highest since June
The Ontario government reported 700 new COVID-19 cases today, the highest daily case number ever recorded in the province. There were over 900 new cases reported this weekend.
Two pharmacy testing locations opening in the Niagara Region, plus the province issues new strategies to manage COVID-19 impacts
The Ontario government will be expanding pharmacy testing to locations in two Niagara cities. The government will also be investing $741 million to reduce health care backlog and increase community health care capacity.
409 new COVID-19 cases in Ontario today; Same as Thursday
Ontario is reporting 409 new COVID-19 cases again today, after reporting the same number on Thursday.