Health

COVID-19

Increase in COVID-19 cases stretches health unit capacity

Dr. Natalie Bocking, medical officer of health for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit says that the recent… Continue reading “Increase in COVID-19 cases stretches health unit capacity”

Long-term care group commends local MPP for new funding for residents

Zoom meeting for caregivers held by home care organization

Caregiving is often a solitary struggle having little or no contact with people who understand you or what you’re going… Continue reading “Zoom meeting for caregivers held by home care organization”

COVID-19

Public urged to be vigilant as local COVID cases spike

Until everyone has been vaccinated, the new local medical officer of health, Dr. Natalie Bocking, is urging people to remain… Continue reading “Public urged to be vigilant as local COVID cases spike”

Additional options for COVID-19 vaccine

Additional options for COVID-19 vaccine

Local residents who want to receive the COVID-19 vaccine now have more options available for vaccinations. On Thursday, the provincial… Continue reading “Additional options for COVID-19 vaccine”

Lockdown: Small businesses scramble again to counter COVID and its variants

Another lockdown is upon Ontario due to an acceleration of COVID-19 variants – and two local businesses are facing different… Continue reading “Lockdown: Small businesses scramble again to counter COVID and its variants”

Board negotiates deal with area high school teachers

School board trustee wonders why teachers are not a priority for COVID vaccines

As far as trustee Gary Brohman is concerned, staff working in Trillium Lakelands District School Board schools are essential workers… Continue reading “School board trustee wonders why teachers are not a priority for COVID vaccines”

Long-term care group commends local MPP for new funding for residents

Demand national standards in long-term care: KLHC

The Kawartha Lakes Health Coalition has started a local campaign in order to pressure our elected officials to advocate and… Continue reading “Demand national standards in long-term care: KLHC”