Last updated: Monday December 21st, 1:45pm
The Ontario Government has announced a province-wide shutdown set to take effect on Saturday, December 26th, 2020, at 12:01am.
Premier Doug Ford said the shutdown is “necessary to save lives and prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed in the coming weeks.”
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He noted in recent weeks hospitalizations have increased by 70 per cent and ICU admissions have climbed by 80 per cent.
“This provincewide shutdown, it’s a temporary, but one-time measure in response to the exceptional circumstances we’re facing,” Ford said. “We’re asking all Ontarians to stay at home and only leave when absolutely necessary, such as work, groceries, prescriptions, or medical appointments.”
West Parry Sound sees COVID-19 case spike
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The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is warning residents of the West Parry Sound District after seven cases of COVID-19 were reported Saturday.
The seven cases were part of a spike of eight recorded in the region, which included one case in Nipissing.
It was the highest single-day spike in cases the Health Unit has recorded since the beginning of the pandemic.
“COVID-19 is in our district and we need to act now to slow the spread and save lives,” stated Dr. Jim
Ontario will be shutting down on Boxing Day to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Premier Doug Ford reports the shutdown will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday.
Measures include, but are not limited to:
-Restricting indoor organized public events and social gatherings, except with members of the same household (the people you live with). Individuals who live alone may consider having exclusive close contact with one other household.
-Prohibiting in-person shopping in most retail settings – curbside pickup and delivery can continue. Discount and big box retailers selling groceries will be limited to 25 per cent capacity for in-store shopping. Supermarkets, grocery stores and similar stores that primarily sell food, as well as pharmacies, will continue to operate at 50 per cent capacity for in-store shopping.
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Night staff at North Bay Walmart asked to self-isolate after high-risk exposure
The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit says there has been a risk of COVID-19 exposure to the night staff working at the North Bay Walmart. The high risk exposure took place the nights of December 11, 12 and 13 between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.
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Posted: Dec 18, 2020 5:18 PM ET | Last Updated: December 18, 2020
The health unit for the North Bay area is warning of a high risk of exposure to night staff at the city s Walmart on December 11, 12, and 13.(Google Streetview)