COVID-19: the basics
Blackburn News has compiled the basic information about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) from Ontario’s Ministry of Health.
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OLG closing all casinos amid COVID-19 concerns
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has decided to temporarily close all casinos across the province.
COVID-19 cases in Windsor still at 0
According to the latest from the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, there are still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Windsor-Essex.
St. Clair College suspending on-campus labs and clinics
St. Clair College is taking additional measures in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Plan ahead for visit says CKHA
Officials with Chatham-Kent Health Alliance are reminding people to be proactive as the organization adopts new measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
BREAKING: Two cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Grey-Bruce
Two new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Grey-Bruce.
Sarnia Home Show cancelled due to coronavirus
The 37th annual Sarnia Home Show scheduled for early April has been cancelled because of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Local long-term care facilities limiting non-essential visitors
Long term care, retirement homes, hospice and supportive housing across Chatham-Kent are introducing new visitation requirements as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Warden comments on long term care visitation
Local long term care facilities are restricting their visiting hours to protect their residents.
COVID-19 cancellations and closures Sarnia-Lambton March 15
Many church services were cancelled Sunday in Sarnia-Lambton as a COVID-19 precaution.
Local business development corporation offering to defer loan payments
General Manager Don Anderson said clients have up to May 31 to exercise the option.
