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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Sault Ste. Marie News

Pointe Des Chenes campground, beach access still 'strictly prohibited'

Pointe Des Chenes campground, beach access still 'strictly prohibited'

As of now, Pointe Des Chenes does not meet the criteria for opening under the emergency order
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COVID-19: Here's the situation in the Sault today

COVID-19: Here's the situation in the Sault today

Ontario taking control of five long-term care facilities, expediting launch of independent commission; Wednesday's COVID-19 numbers
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Here's your chance to recognize 'Heroes of the Day'

Here's your chance to recognize 'Heroes of the Day'

The COVID-19 Heroes must be a Sault Ste. Marie area resident, group, organization or business
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Algoma Geriatric Clinic offering virtual 'home visits'

Algoma Geriatric Clinic offering virtual 'home visits'

Organizations are collaborating more than they ever had before, harnessing the power of technology to ensure older adults continue to receive services and have the opportunity to socialize
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Testing is up, new COVID-19 cases remain below 300 in Ontario today

Testing is up, new COVID-19 cases remain below 300 in Ontario today

The province confirmed 292 new cases of COVID-19 today, and more than 15,000 tests processed since the last report
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Ontario extends emergency orders for COVID-19 pandemic until June 9

Ontario extends emergency orders for COVID-19 pandemic until June 9

TORONTO — The provincial government is extending its emergency orders for COVID-19 until June 9. Premier Doug Ford said the extension is meant to keep people safe during the pandemic and to maintain progress in containing the coronavirus.
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Few Canadian employers prepared for workforce return

Few Canadian employers prepared for workforce return

Conference Board of Canada poll organizations on workplace measures and protocols in a pandemic era
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Timmins has the highest COVID-19 fatality rate in Nothern Ontario, report says

Timmins has the highest COVID-19 fatality rate in Nothern Ontario, report says

Tests per 100,000 population in the Algoma region are 5,318
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Porter Airlines deferring resumption of service until at least July 29

Porter Airlines deferring resumption of service until at least July 29

Airline has said it's waiving change and cancellation fees on fares booked between May 26 and July 29
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Ontario reports lowest increase of COVID-19 cases since March 30

Ontario reports lowest increase of COVID-19 cases since March 30

Public Health Ontario confirmed 287 new COVID-19 cases today, which is a 1.1 per cent increase in the total number of cases reported to-date
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