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Staying Safe in the Sun, Sand, and Surf
Community News, Lifestyle Megan Barton Community News, Lifestyle Megan Barton

Staying Safe in the Sun, Sand, and Surf

Submitted by Kendra Fleming

Residents are being reminded that it’s not business as usual if they head out to enjoy the sun, sand and surf this summer. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit begins its beach water testing program this week in Kawartha Lakes. As it does, beachgoers are reminded that it’s important to take steps to remain safe, both in and out of the water.

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Pandemic Declaration Does Not Change Local COVID-19 Response
Community News Megan Barton Community News Megan Barton

Pandemic Declaration Does Not Change Local COVID-19 Response

Submitted by Kendra Fleming

Although the World Health Organization today declared COVID-19 a pandemic, the area’s Medical Officer of Health says there is no need to panic. “At this time, we still do not have any local cases,” says Lynn Noseworthy, Medical Officer of Health for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit. “And while we may eventually see cases in our area, we have been working with our hospitals and health care partners to ensure we have supports in place to protect our residents and contain the spread of the illness when it arrives.”

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