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A COVID-19 test swab in a laboratory. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 650 new COVID-19 cases, including 19 in greater Kawarthas region over past...

Regional active cases increase to 73 with 7 new cases in Hastings Prince Edward, 7 in Kawartha Lakes, 3 in Peterborough, and 1 in Northumberland.
The beach at Sandy Lake in Trent Lakes. (Photo: Michael Hurcomb)

The Beach Report for August 20 to 26, 2021

Water quality testing results for beaches in Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton, Northumberland, and Hastings and Prince Edward.
COVID-19 lab test swabs. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 531 new COVID-19 cases, including 4 in Peterborough

Regional active cases increase by 4 to 70; updates unavailable for Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Haliburton, and Hastings Prince Edward.
A line of shopping carts blocks the entrance at Greg's No Frills on George Street in downtown Peterborough, with employees on hand to advise perplexed customers the store is temporarily closed due to an early morning electrical fire on August 18, 2021. (Photo: Bruce Head/ kawarthaNOW)

Electrical fire temporarily closes No Frills on George Street in Peterborough

No word on damages from August 18 fire or when store might reopen.
Masked students walk outside of Champlain residence at Trent University. (Photo: Trent University website)

Trent University will require proof of full vaccination this fall

Vaccination policy applies to all students, faculty, staff, and visitors on Peterborough and Durham campuses.
Lab analysis of a nasal swab for COVID-19. (Stock photo)

Ontario reports 485 new COVID-19 cases, including 24 in greater Kawarthas region over past...

Regional active cases climb by 17 with 14 new cases in Hastings Prince Edward, 4 in Peterborough, 2 in Kawartha Lakes, 2 in Northumberland, and 2 in Haliburton.
The main entrance of Peterborough Regional Health Centre. (Photo: PRHC)

COVID-19 testing services to be consolidated at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on August 23

Last day of testing at Northcrest Arena is August 19.
63-year-old Lorne Leahy. (Police-supplied photo)

LOCATED – Peterborough police seeking missing 63-year-old man

Lorne Leahy was last seen in July, reported missing last week, and is believed to be in the Peterborough area.
Public health nurse Simone Jackson wearing personal protective equipment as she prepares to open a swab to test a patient for COVID-19 in Peterborough Public Health's clinic. (Photo courtesy of Peterborough Public Health)

Ontario reports 348 new COVID-19 cases, with no new cases in Peterborough

Regional active cases decrease to 49; updates unavailable for Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland, Haliburton, and Hastings Prince Edward.
On August 17, 2021, Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario's chief medical officer of health, announced he is issuing a directive to make COVID-19 immunization policies mandatory, first for hospitals, ambulance services, and home and community service providers and later for colleges and universities, retirement homes, women's shelters, and congregate group homes and day programs for children and vulnerable adults. He also announced Ontario will begin offering third doses of vaccines to certain vulnerable populations, will expand eligibility for the Pfizer vaccine to children born in 2009, and will remain in step three of its reopening plan. (CPAC screenshot by kawarthaNOW)

Ontario announces mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies and third doses for vulnerable Ontarians

Pfizer vaccines will be offered to 11 year olds turning 12 this year, province will remain in step three of its reopening plan until further notice.

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