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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Sault Ste. Marie News

COVID-19 vaccines are ‘ethically justified’ for pregnant, breastfeeding women, but shouldn’t be routinely offered

COVID-19 vaccines are ‘ethically justified’ for pregnant, breastfeeding women, but shouldn’t be routinely offered

Commentary issued by the Canadian Medical Association Journal said a person's choice must be respected
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First COVID-19 variant confirmed in Northern Ontario

First COVID-19 variant confirmed in Northern Ontario

Following a positive result of COVID-19, with exposure associated with recent international travel, further testing for variants was requested
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Ontario education minister considering cancelling March break to curb COVID spread

Ontario education minister considering cancelling March break to curb COVID spread

Lecce says he hopes to have a decision by next week
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COVID-19: Here's the situation in the Sault today

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

Six new cases reported last night
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Ontario allows pet groomers to reopen for some appointment-only services

Ontario allows pet groomers to reopen for some appointment-only services

The services must be by appointment-only, through curbside pickup, and groomers are only permitted to take one animal at a time
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Ontario reports 1,563 new COVID cases Thursday

Ontario reports 1,563 new COVID cases Thursday

The province also reported 1,956 new recoveries, 88 deaths and 114 hospitalizations
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Confirmed COVID case prompts closure of Blind River Public School

Confirmed COVID case prompts closure of Blind River Public School

Update is expected today from APH
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Sudbury Mayor: Premier Ford has committed to explore options for highway checkpoints

Sudbury Mayor: Premier Ford has committed to explore options for highway checkpoints

Greater Sudbury mayor among those calling for northern COVID-19 bubble
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North Shore Health Network suspends visiting at all sites, including Thessalon

North Shore Health Network suspends visiting at all sites, including Thessalon

No visitors – including essential visitors/caregivers – will be allowed except where the resident is requiring end-of-life care
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All positive COVID tests in Ontario are now screened for variant strains

All positive COVID tests in Ontario are now screened for variant strains

Medical officer of health has been advocating for the added screening and genome sequencing since learning the UK variant caused the deadly Barrie outbreak
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