Health

Mask quality an issue for local nurses; RMH says public health rules being followed
A simple surgical mask or an N95 mask…does it matter what nurses use in the battle against COVID-19? For the… Continue reading “Mask quality an issue for local nurses; RMH says public health rules being followed”

First death related to COVID-19 at Ross Memorial Hospital
The local health unit is reporting the first death in Kawartha Lakes related to COVID-19. The individual, a man in… Continue reading “First death related to COVID-19 at Ross Memorial Hospital”

Trudeau just green lit a ‘basic income’ for Canadians
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has just announced a basic income for Canadians this past week. Well, he didn’t call it… Continue reading “Trudeau just green lit a ‘basic income’ for Canadians”

Three confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Bobcaygeon nursing home
The local Medical Officer of Health today announced three residents of a long-term care home in the City of Kawartha… Continue reading “Three confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Bobcaygeon nursing home”

Second Positive COVID-19 case confirmed in Kawartha Lakes
Ross Memorial Hospital received confirmation of a second positive case of COVID-19 in the City of Kawartha Lakes following testing… Continue reading “Second Positive COVID-19 case confirmed in Kawartha Lakes”

RMH makes changes to COVID-19 assessment centre
Following the announcement of the first positive case of COVID-19 in the City of Kawartha Lakes on March 14, Ross… Continue reading “RMH makes changes to COVID-19 assessment centre”

Letter from Ireland: Advocate’s Jamie Morris on being overseas in shadow of pandemic
You know the situation is dire when the Irish government shuts down the country’s 7,000 pubs just days before St…. Continue reading “Letter from Ireland: Advocate’s Jamie Morris on being overseas in shadow of pandemic”
