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Province Not Acting On Social Gathering Numbers

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The province isn’t ready to increase the size of public and private gatherings.

The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has extended all emergency orders currently in force until May 29th.

That includes the closure of bars and restaurants, expect for takeout and delivery only, and restrictions on social gatherings of more than five people.

Outdoor playgrounds, play structures, swimming pools, splash pads and fitness centres will remain closed until the later stages of the province’s reopening plan.

The province is allowing drive-in religious gatherings.

 

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Sioux Lookout Release Burning Guidelines Ahead Of Long Weekend

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The Municipality of Sioux Lookout is ensuring residents know about their fire restrictions as a Restricted Fire Zone will be lifted on Saturday.

Officials say individuals without a burning permit may burn two hours before sunset and must extinguish the fire two hours after sunrise.

The municipality also states that fires must be supervised at all times and must be completely extinguished when finished.

The individual responsible for lighting the fire must have some type of suppression tool such as a rake, hose with water or shovel.

Finally officials say if emergency personnel must attend to extinguish a fire, the person who ignited the fire will be responsible for all of the costs associated with putting the fire out.

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Local Police Implement Coronavirus Restrictions

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The Dryden Police Service is taking action to combat the risk of COVID-19.

The public is being asked to avoid the detachment for non-emergency services including criminal background checks, records requests and general information.

Screening measures are also being implemented and a series of questions will be asked to individuals seeking public assistance for non-urgent situations.

The move is a precautionary measure as there are no known cases of the Coronavirus in Dryden.

Provincial Police detachments in northwestern Ontario are restricting access to help reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.

Facilities will remain open during regular operating hours, with enhanced screening in place.

OPP are limiting the processing of routine criminal record and vulnerable sector checks.

They will only be conducted if it’s deemed necessary or if its an emergency.

Police stress public and staff safety has always been their number one priority.

Dryden Police and Provincial Police add services levels won’t be impacted with the restrictions.

Emergency responders are asking the community that if you call 911 for police or fire assistance, please let the dispatcher know if you are experiencing any flu-like symptoms.

 

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Visitor Restrictions At Red Lake Hospital

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Visitor restrictions are now in place at the Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Those who do have to visit will be screened and that includes staff.

The only point of entry available is the main lobby.

Outpatient appointments are being taken on an urgent basis only.

Staff stress the recent measures are meant to protect patients and staff and minimize the impact on the healthcare system, including the availability of beds, testing, and human resources.

Management are meeting twice daily for briefings with guidance from the provincial government.

Ontario health officials have announced eight new confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus, bringing the provincial total of active cases to 180.

Numbers released on Ontario’s website on Tuesday morning show that five of the new cases are from Hamilton, two are from Middlesex-London region and one is from York Region.

All patients are listed as self-isolating.