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The new COVID-19 Assessment Centre at Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg is located in the Ambulatory Care Clinic area of the hospital at 1000 DePalma Drive, immediately inside the main front entrance. The centre is intended for those who are displaying mild symptoms associated with COVID-19 and who have either returned from international travel or who have had contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 14 days. (Photo: Northumberland Hills Hospital)

Cobourg’s Northumberland Hills Hospital opens COVID-19 Assessment Centre

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First positive case of COVID-19 in the Kawarthas was seen at the hospital on March 11.
The 2019 novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19 disease. (Graphic: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Northumberland County woman is first positive case of COVID-19 in the Kawarthas

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Woman in her 60s who travelled to Spain and Portugal went to Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg after developing symptoms ,
Peterborough City Hall is located at 500 George Street in downtown Peterborough. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

City of Peterborough closing library, museum, art gallery, zoo, and arenas for three weeks...

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Some city-run day cares also closed, March Break camps at city-run facilities cancelled.
The Capitol Theatre in Port Hope has suspended all performances, including theatre and concerts, until at least July 30, 2020. (Photo: Capitol Theatre)

Here’s what’s closed and cancelled in Peterborough and the Kawarthas due to COVID-19

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A running list of closures, cancellations, and service changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, updated daily.
Guelph indie folk-rock band Duncan Ivany & The North Coast Band (Duncan Ivany, Connor Ivany, and Wesley Morrison) are performing at the Black Horse Pub in downtown Peterborough on Wednesday, March 18th. (Photo: www.thenorthcoastband.com)

nightlifeNOW – March 12 to 18

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Live music listings at pubs and clubs in Peterborough and The Kawarthas for the week of Thursday, March 12 to Wednesday, March 18.
The 2019 novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19 disease. (Graphic: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Ontario government orders all publicly funded schools to close until April 5 over COVID-19...

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Ontario's schools will remain closed for two weeks after March break.
A construction notice on Hunter Street East looking east to Rogers Street in Peterborough's East City. Hunter Street East will be temporarily closed between Ashburnham Drive and Museum Drive on March 16, 2020, so there will be no access to Ashburnham Drive or Hunter Street East from the Peterborough Lift Lock tunnel. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

Peterborough Lift Lock tunnel will be closed on Monday

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March 16 closure of Hunter Street East betwen Ashburnham and Museum Drive required for underground sewer work.
Woman taking her temperature

If you’ve recently travelled abroad, have mild symptoms and are concerned it may be...

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Public health nurses will be available for extended phone hours to determine if residents need further testing.
Police tape

Man charged following suspicious death in Bancroft

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42-year-old Timothy Gunter charged with assault and breach of probation following death of 69-year-old Judson Gunter in Bancroft on March 8.
Montana, the female bobcat who has lived at the Riverview Park & Zoo in Peterborough since 2004, has died as a result of complications from end-stage kidney failure. (Photo: Sarah Law / Riverview Park & Zoo)

Montana, the Peterborough Zoo’s female bobcat, has passed away

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Almost 20 years old, she had been diagnosed with kidney disease in 2018.
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