Tag: covid
Local hospital admissions spike in wake of virus “triple threat”
The HPHA said that it has admitted 27 patients with influenza since November 1, of whom 13 are under the age of six.
‘It’s great to be back,’ woman at Owen Sound Ribfest said Saturday
Hot and dusty weather greeted all who came out to eat barbecue at Owen Sound Ribfest Saturday afternoon behind the Harry Lumley-Bayshore Community Centre. The blast of late summer weather paired well with the sweet-smelling smoky ribs, chicken and sausage which four team grills were cooking, and lines were long at times. The grill teams […]
Highly transmissible COVID-19 strain circulating in Grey Bruce
The Grey Bruce Health Unit reports more infectious strains of COVID-19 are circulating in the area and fuelling outbreaks in some long-term care homes
Despite outbreaks, Arra finds COVID indicators ‘reasurring’
Mask mandates have been lifted most places since mid-March and many people seem to have quit wearing masks in public places, a decision the local medical officer of health said is appropriate. “Of course we’re not out of the woods yet but the level of risk that require restrictions is not there,” Dr. Ian Arra […]
Emergency Department at St. Marys Memorial Hospital closing overnight
The COVID outbreak at St Marys Memorial Hospital is forcing the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance to close its emergency department overnight.