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- March 18: Coronavirus hits Kawartha Lakes arts groupsWhitnall, Catherine, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 18 Mar 2020 Local arts groups were hit by coronavirus closures as part of the entertainment and recreation sectors ordered to close as part of the state of emergency. Many turned to online platforms to share virtual exhibits, but wide-sweeping closures and cancellations continued to take place. Some organizations faced grant submissions held …Whitnall, Catherine, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 18 Mar 2020 Local arts groups were hit by coronavirus closures as part of the entertainment and recreation sectors ordered to close as part of the state of emergency. Many turned to online …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- March 18: Kawartha Conservation shuts its doors to the publicKawartha Lakes This Week, 18 Mar 2020 Kawartha Conservation closed its doors to the public during the pandemic but continued to provide essential services such as watershed monitoring.Kawartha Lakes This Week, 18 Mar 2020 Kawartha Conservation closed its doors to the public during the pandemic but continued to provide essential services such as watershed monitoring.Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- March 16: Health Unit pauses enforcement of Kawartha student vaccination recordsKawartha Lakes This Week, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 16 Mar 2020 The local health unit postponed its enforcement of missing or out-of-date student immunization records.Kawartha Lakes This Week, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 16 Mar 2020 The local health unit postponed its enforcement of missing or out-of-date student immunization records.Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- March 17: Ross Memorial closes COVID-19 drive-thru assessment centreKawartha Lakes This Week, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 17 Mar 2020 Ross Memorial Hospital closed its drive-thru assessment centre operating out of its ambulance bay as it was not a sustainable solution and updated their model based on community feedback and Ministry of Health guidelines. The updated assessment centre model had patients call to speak with a nurse or doctor for …Kawartha Lakes This Week, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 17 Mar 2020 Ross Memorial Hospital closed its drive-thru assessment centre operating out of its ambulance bay as it was not a sustainable solution and updated their model based on community feedback and …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- March 17: City closes non-essential services, staff to ask for 'lame duck' authoritySobanski, Sarah, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 17 Mar 2020 Kawartha Lakes announced the city is working on shutting down non-essential services and closing city spaces to public access amid the COVID-19 outbreak.Sobanski, Sarah, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 17 Mar 2020 Kawartha Lakes announced the city is working on shutting down non-essential services and closing city spaces to public access amid the COVID-19 outbreak.Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- March 17: Ontario declares state of emergency due to coronavirusHead, Bruce, kawarthaNOW.com ( Jeannine Taylor), 17 Mar 2020 Premier Doug Ford declared the Ontario State of Emergency on March 17, 2020 to fight COVID-19. Gatherings of more than 50 people were prohibited, including parades, events, and places of worship. All indoor recreational programs, libraries, private schools, licensed child care, bars & restaurants not offering takeout and delivery, all …Head, Bruce, kawarthaNOW.com ( Jeannine Taylor), 17 Mar 2020 Premier Doug Ford declared the Ontario State of Emergency on March 17, 2020 to fight COVID-19. Gatherings of more than 50 people were prohibited, including parades, events, and places of …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- March 17: Kawartha Lakes pharmacist urges people to not stockpile medicationCavanagh, Mike, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 17 Mar 2020 Owner of Kawartha Lakes Pharmasave Mike Cavanagh advised the public that pharmacies would remain open and asked that people do not stockpile medications.Cavanagh, Mike, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 17 Mar 2020 Owner of Kawartha Lakes Pharmasave Mike Cavanagh advised the public that pharmacies would remain open and asked that people do not stockpile medications.Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- March 14: Cruise Holidays slammed by COVID-19 cancellations, but advises wait it outSobanski, Sarah, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 14 Mar 2020 Cruise Holidays (Lindsay) owner Cheryl McDonald reported phones that won't stop ringing with cancellations following Federal government advisories telling people not to book holidays on cruise ships after some cruise ships reported COVID-19 outbreaks among passengers. Prior to advisories, she had received only one cancellation. McDonald recommended holding off cancellations …Sobanski, Sarah, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 14 Mar 2020 Cruise Holidays (Lindsay) owner Cheryl McDonald reported phones that won't stop ringing with cancellations following Federal government advisories telling people not to book holidays on cruise ships after some cruise …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- March 15: Ross Memorial Hospital tightens screening to combat COVID-19Kawartha Lakes This Week, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 15 Mar 2020 Ross Memorial Hospital tightened access to the hospital in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Effective March 17, 2020, the hospital implemented the following measures: Active screening of everyone entering the building, redirecting away anyone with a travel history or symptoms indicating possibly having the virus, limited open …Kawartha Lakes This Week, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 15 Mar 2020 Ross Memorial Hospital tightened access to the hospital in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Effective March 17, 2020, the hospital implemented the following measures: Active screening of …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- March 14: Public School Board offers answers after Kawartha Lakes schools ordered closedKawartha Lakes This Week, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 14 Mar 2020 In response to closing public schools until April 5, the Trillium Lakelands District School Board prepared a Q and A to help parents, students, and community members answer their questions.Kawartha Lakes This Week, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 14 Mar 2020 In response to closing public schools until April 5, the Trillium Lakelands District School Board prepared a Q and A to help parents, students, and community members answer their questions.Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- March 15: Ross Memorial Hospital opens drive-thru COVID-19 assessment centreKawartha Lakes This Week, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 15 Mar 2020 Due to increasing need for COVID-19 assessment in Kawartha Lakes, Ross Memorial Hospital opened a drive-thru assessment centre. Individuals seeking assessment were required to complete the online self-assessment or call Telehealth or the Public Health unit prior to visiting the assessment centre. Those who were advise to go for assessment …Kawartha Lakes This Week, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 15 Mar 2020 Due to increasing need for COVID-19 assessment in Kawartha Lakes, Ross Memorial Hospital opened a drive-thru assessment centre. Individuals seeking assessment were required to complete the online self-assessment or call …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- March 16: Kawartha Lakes urges residents to stream meetings from homeSobanski, Sarah, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 16 Mar 2020 The City of Kawartha Lakes urged citizens with internet access to stay home and livestream meetings via YouTube or watch on Cogeco instead of the attending City Hall.Sobanski, Sarah, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 16 Mar 2020 The City of Kawartha Lakes urged citizens with internet access to stay home and livestream meetings via YouTube or watch on Cogeco instead of the attending City Hall.Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- March 16: COVID-19 creates challenge for Kawartha Lakes food banksWhitnall, Catherine, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 16 Mar 2020 Kawartha Lakes Food Source, already struggling to keep up with demand before COVID-19 due to January through March being lowest annually for donations, found their shelves emptying quicker than ever and forced to reschedule their annual Spring food drive. However, people had made more financial donations.Whitnall, Catherine, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 16 Mar 2020 Kawartha Lakes Food Source, already struggling to keep up with demand before COVID-19 due to January through March being lowest annually for donations, found their shelves emptying quicker than ever …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- May 4: Kawartha Lakes health-care providers 'seeing' patients during COVID-19Kawartha Lakes This Week, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 4 May 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on daily life, but residents were assured that support remained available for their general and emergency health concerns. Family doctors and nurse practitioners provided essential patient visits in their clinics and conducted appointments remotely, often over telephone or video chat, to assist their …Kawartha Lakes This Week, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 4 May 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on daily life, but residents were assured that support remained available for their general and emergency health concerns. Family doctors and nurse practitioners …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- March 30: People deferring their mortgage payments are making an unpleasant discover - it can wreck your credit ratingSmith, Elaine, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 30 Mar 2020 People paying mortgages made unpleasant discoveries after they requested mortgage deferrals from their lenders during COVID-19. Any mortgage payments that were deferred showed up as late payments on credit scores at Equifax and TransUnion, which can heavily damage the credit score especially if done multiple times. Banks and mortgage lenders …Smith, Elaine, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 30 Mar 2020 People paying mortgages made unpleasant discoveries after they requested mortgage deferrals from their lenders during COVID-19. Any mortgage payments that were deferred showed up as late payments on credit scores …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- March 30: Kawartha Lakes pushes back opening parks, conservation areas closedSobanski, Sarah, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 30 Mar 2020 The City announced that all park amenities would remain closed until further notice as the COVID-19 pandemic and state of emergency declarations continued into April. This included all playgrounds, sports fields and courts, skateparks, picnic areas, outdoor exercise equipment and washroom facilities. Park spaces remained open for walking so long …Sobanski, Sarah, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 30 Mar 2020 The City announced that all park amenities would remain closed until further notice as the COVID-19 pandemic and state of emergency declarations continued into April. This included all playgrounds, sports …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- March 30: 24 Pinecrest Nursing Home staff members test positive for COVID-19Kawartha Lakes This Week, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 30 Mar 2020 The local health unit reported 24 positive COVID-19 results for staff at Pinecrest Nursing Home. There were still 10 staff results pending and 6 staff with negative results. As of March 30, 2020, there were a total of 33 cases reported in Kawartha Lakes, 27 of which were related to …Kawartha Lakes This Week, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 30 Mar 2020 The local health unit reported 24 positive COVID-19 results for staff at Pinecrest Nursing Home. There were still 10 staff results pending and 6 staff with negative results. As of …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- March 30: UPDATE - 9 residents of Bobcaygeon nursing home have now died of COVID-19Kawartha Lakes This Week, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 30 Mar 2020 The deaths of nine Pinecrest Nursing Home residents not only unmasked the impact of an under-funded health care system, but demonstrated the frightening potential of COVID-19, a Bobcaygeon doctor said. Ward 2 Councillor Seymour-Fagan believed that the severity of the outbreak was not well communicated to the community, the city …Kawartha Lakes This Week, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 30 Mar 2020 The deaths of nine Pinecrest Nursing Home residents not only unmasked the impact of an under-funded health care system, but demonstrated the frightening potential of COVID-19, a Bobcaygeon doctor said. …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- March 30: Two Kawartha Lakes officers in isolation after potential COVID-19 exposureKawartha Lakes This Week, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 30 Mar 2020 Two Kawartha Lakes Police Service constables went into self-isolation following the arrest of a man in relation to a domestic abuse call on March 28, 2020 and remained off-duty and in isolation while they were tested for COVID-19.Kawartha Lakes This Week, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 30 Mar 2020 Two Kawartha Lakes Police Service constables went into self-isolation following the arrest of a man in relation to a domestic abuse call on March 28, 2020 and remained off-duty and …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
- March 31: Bobcaygeon's battle with COVID-19 draws the eyes of the nationRiley, Mary, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 31 Mar 2020 Former Kawartha Lakes This Week reporter and Bobcaygeon resident Mary Riley wrote about life in Bobcaygeon and the tragedy of the COVID-19 outbreak at Pinecrest Nursing HomeRiley, Mary, Kawartha Lakes This Week, 31 Mar 2020 Former Kawartha Lakes This Week reporter and Bobcaygeon resident Mary Riley wrote about life in Bobcaygeon and the tragedy of the COVID-19 outbreak at Pinecrest Nursing HomeKawartha Lakes Public Library