COVID-19: the basics

Blackburn News has compiled the basic information about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) from Ontario’s Ministry of Health.

Reopening Ontario Act charges at several Leamington locations

The OPP say several places within Leamington are having to answer charges of defying COVID-19 restrictions.

Fewer COVID-19 cases added in Midwestern Ontario today

Just a handful of new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Midwestern Ontario Tuesday.

Chatham hospital ICU nearly full

Critical care space is starting to get tight at the hospital in Chatham.

Domestic violence victims afraid but not alone during pandemic

Chatham-Kent police say reports of domestic violence are down in 2020 compared to the previous year but the local women’s shelter reports that domestic violence is still prominent in the area.

Daily COVID-19 cases up slightly in London-area as vaccine eligibility expands

The Middlesex London Health Unit reported 55 new infections and no additional deaths on Tuesday.

Health unit able to fill 50 vacant vaccine appointments with new wait list system

The list is open now to those 30 and older.

COVID-19 Rapid Tests available to CK businesses

Small and medium-sized businesses in Chatham-Kent will be able to take part in a COVID-19 Rapid Screening Initiative in an effort to curb the spread of the virus.

COVID-19 vaccine being offered to 40+ residents in Chatham-Kent

Chatham-Kent residents 40 and older can start booking their COVID-19 vaccine appointments on Thursday morning.

Chatham lands new PPE plant and new jobs

Chatham will soon be home to a new manufacturing plant that will make personal protective equipment for the global market.

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London-area sees significant drop in new COVID-19 cases

The Middlesex London Health Unit logged 27 new COVID-19 cases and no additional deaths Monday, down from 102 infections and two deaths the previous day.

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