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06.01.2021 / 00:29

COVID-19 outbreak declared over at Brantford police station

COVID-19 outbreak at a police station in Brantford has come to an end, Brantford police announced on Tuesday.“We would like to thank the public for the outpouring of support they have shown our members,” police said in a statement. COVID-19 outbreak declared at Brantford police station The service initially reported the outbreak at the station on Dec.

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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Brantford police station

Ontario confirms Canada’s 1st known cases of U.K. coronavirus variant Brantford Police say these are the first positive tests within the service.The three individuals have not been in the station since Dec.

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Coronavirus: Public health declares outbreak at cosmetic clinic in Brantford, Ont.

COVID-19 outbreak involves two people who were at a cosmetic clinic on Charing Cross Street in Brantford, Ont.The region’s acting medical officer of health says the cases are tied to Rejuvenate Cosmetic Clinic and do not have a “clear, identifiable transmission source.” Coronavirus: Hamilton reports 3 deaths connected to COVID-19 outbreak at long-term care home “These individuals were present at this business between Oct. 29 and Nov.

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Brantford Civic Centre drops walk-in COVID-19 testing, appointments now required

COVID-19 tests has forced Brantford General’s Market Street assessment centre to reject the walk-in requests.Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHSYS) says the COVID-19 Assessment Centre at the Brantford Civic Centre will stop accepting walk-ins starting Friday due to high volumes of requests.The agency says its been receiving requests for 500-plus tests per day. Through booked appointments only, the hospital is hoping to streamline the process.

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Coronavirus: Brantford extends mandatory face covering bylaw

COVID-19 pandemic for at least for the next two months.During a virtual council meeting on Tuesday night, the city approved extending the current bylaw, which went into effect on July 17, until another review in November.The legislation requires a face covering in enclosed public indoor spaces and public transit.There are exceptions, including children under the age of two; kids from three to five who can’t be persuaded by a caregiver to wear a mask; anyone who can’t use a mask without assistance; those with medical conditions that inhibit their ability to wear a face-covering; workers behind physical barriers or in non-public areas; and first-responders acting in the course of their duties.

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Coronavirus: Brantford General Hospital declares COVID-19 outbreak

Ontario reports under 100 coronavirus cases for 7th day in a row The hospital said it’s working with the Brant County Health Unit on the outbreak and has undertaken safety precautions, including enhanced cleaning and limiting visitors.The facility already has a visitor screening protocol in addition to a masking policy mandatory for all staff and visitors.NOTICE TO THE COMMUNITY FROM BCHS. An outbreak has been declared on the Emergency Department unit of BCHS after 2 staff members tested positive for COVID-19.

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Brantford, Ont., passes mandatory mask bylaw, reports coronavirus cases in 2 workplaces

Stage 3 of the province’s COVID-19 reopening plan on Friday with a mandatory face mask bylaw for public spaces.Councillors said yes on Tuesday to the draft brought forward by the city’s emergency operations centre (EOC) last week.“I truly hope most people will think of wearing a mask not as an infringement of their freedom, but rather the simplest, easiest act of kindness they can show their fellow citizens,” Mayor Kevin Davis said during deliberations during a special council meeting.The bylaw requires the wearing of face coverings in enclosed public places as per guidelines set out by the medical officer of health for Ontario, Public Health Canada and the World Health Organization.

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Brantford, Ont., puts mandatory mask bylaw to council on Tuesday, July 14

COVID-19 pandemic.“Despite the successes that Canadians have had in containing the virus, COVID-19 remains a serious threat,” said Hutchings.“That’s why the EOC is recommending that city council consider the proposed bylaw to make wearing face coverings in indoor public spaces mandatory, with some exceptions.” Brantford, Ont., begins path towards mandatory masks, reports two retail COVID-19 cases The draft requires the wearing of face coverings in enclosed public places as per guidelines set out by the medical officer of health for Ontario, Public Health Canada and the World Health Organization.The exceptions include children under the age of two, kids from three to five who can’t be persuaded by a caregiver to wear a mask, anyone who

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Brantford, Ont., begins path towards mandatory masks, reports two retail COVID-19 cases

Coronavirus: Hamilton Ont. mayor to present mandatory mask bylaw at board of health meeting Urbantke said talk on the matter began weeks ago within the Brant County Health Unit (BCHU) after observing neighbouring communities beginning to implement their own mandatory face-covering bylaws and orders.“We started discussing that a week to two weeks ago, ” Urbantke said.

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Habitat for Humanity counting on donations after alleged theft in Brant County

announced in mid-May.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“We’ve been doing everything we can to serve, beyond trying to keep people safe, while still moving forward behind the scenes to get ready to build again, with less staff, less money, less time and more demands on our service because people desperately need safe shelter and a home they can afford to live in,” Brooks said.The non-profit says nine local families will have to wait for the start of their home build this year.Anyone or any organization wishing to make a donation can reach out to the Habitat office at 519-759-8600 x527 or by email.

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