COVID-19: the basics
Blackburn News has compiled the basic information about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) from Ontario’s Ministry of Health.
Coronavirus
Callers with coronavirus concerns swamp Huron Perth Phone Line
Huron Perth Public Health is being swamped with calls as Canadians start seeing some of the initial impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
More local events cancelled in Midwestern Ontario due to COVID-19
More local events have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
COVID-19 concerns pause Sarnia Sting season
The team was scheduled to host the Owen Sound Attack on Friday, and had six games remaining overall.
UPDATE: Parliament adjourned, non-essential travel discouraged
Parliament will resume on April 20.
UPDATE: St. Clair College moving to online courses
Both the University of Windsor and St. Clair College are still evaluating how the courses would be delivered.
Video of Windsorites being patient and nice goes viral
Warning: The video does contain profanity.
WRH and ESHC enact visitor restrictions
Both hospitals are no longer allowing visitors under the age of 18.
Cancelled playoffs, leagues done for the season
From the pros to OMHA, schedules are postponed until further notice.
Avon Maitland officials say school closures after March Break will help returning travellers self-isolate
Some school trips were cancelled.
COVID-19: the basics
Blackburn News has compiled the basic information about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) from Ontario’s Ministry of Health.