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How to properly self-isolate if you have COVID-19 symptoms

April 28, 2021/ Regional News by localskim_f5g5z4

Sandra, one of our dedicated public health nurses, explains how to properly self-isolate if you have COVID-19 symptoms, are waiting for an appointment, or are waiting for test results.

Instructions for positive COVID-19 cases and high-risk close contacts: https://t.co/K1ixVgq7Ex pic.twitter.com/JChOwnxXUz
— Niagara Region Public Health (@NRPublicHealth) April 28, 2021

Reconstruction in Port Dalhousie under consideration

April 28, 2021/ Local News by localskim_f5g5z4

How you can get involved:
❓ Submit your questions/comments via online sheet
✔️ Register & attend Virtual Q&A session Apr 28 at 6pm https://t.co/JNCehBeLwQ)
? Contact a member of the project team to provide your comments
Comment period will be open until May 7, 2021
— Walter Sendzik (@WSendzik) April 28, 2021

Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Canada

April 28, 2021/ National News by localskim_f5g5z4

1st shipment of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine now in Canada. 304,800 doses of the vaccine arrived at Toronto's Pearson International Airport today and will distributed to the provinces and territories. Unlike other vaccines, only 1 dose is needed to be fully vaccinated.
— CBC News Alerts (@CBCAlerts) April 28, 2021

St. Catharines extending free downtown parking

April 28, 2021/ Local News by localskim_f5g5z4

The City of St. Catharines is extending free parking at its on-street parking meters, lots and garages until at least May 20, 2021. A 3-hour time limit at meters and lots remains in effect. Longer-term parking is available at no charge at parking garages. https://t.co/ZiMut5zaoN pic.twitter.com/sL6DWpzAcn
— SC Downtown Assoc (@scdowntownassoc) April 28, 2021

Welland Jackfish baseball season delayed due to COVID

April 28, 2021/ Local Sports by localskim_f5g5z4

The @wellandjackfish season was supposed to start on June 3rd. The @IBL1919 has had to delay the season because of COVID-19. We talked with President and CEO Ryan Harrison about the later start.https://t.co/y6FhdPkMc2
— YourTV Niagara (@yourtvniagara) April 28, 2021

LocalSKIM for Tuesday April 27, 2021

April 28, 2021/ Local News by localskim_f5g5z4

St. Catharines city council has directed city staff to work with a grassroots community group and the YMCA in an effort to avoid the St. Catharines YMCA’s closure. It is hoped that a partnership between the members, the city and the YMCA can be formed. (St. Catharines Standard)
St. Catharines is extending it’s free parking promotion for downtown St. Catharines until May 20 to help businesses with curbside pickup. The free parking applies to on-street parking as well as city owned lots and garages. (St. Catharines Standard)

101 new COVID cases in Niagara

April 27, 2021/ Local News by localskim_f5g5z4

Late yesterday, @ONThealth confirmed a technical issue that broke lab reporting to multiple regions including Niagara. With outstanding labs, revised new cases for April 25 is 105; April 26, 160. Previous days case counts have been amended to reflect this: https://t.co/QU6dctlaEs pic.twitter.com/7adxptQpH0
— Niagara Region Public Health (@NRPublicHealth) April 27, 2021

Niagara Region Public Health in need of nurses

April 27, 2021/ Local News by localskim_f5g5z4

Fight on the front lines of COVID-19 in #Niagara. There’s an immediate need for RNs, RPNs and Nursing Grad Extern Students to staff @NRPublicHealth mass immunization clinics. Join us to save lives, make a difference and stop the spread of COVID-19. https://t.co/9G6gndetmY pic.twitter.com/l0Rj1tYMR7
— Niagara Region (@NiagaraRegion) April 27, 2021

Pandemic restrictions could remain until late June

Removing provincial restrictions too soon will lead to increased COVID cases

April 26, 2021/ Local News by localskim_f5g5z4

Niagara needs to get about three quarters of its population vaccinated before pandemic restrictions can safely be lifted, says acting medical officer of health Dr. Mustafa Hirji.
That could take until mid to late June. https://t.co/YnfyYHmenI
— Niagara this Week (@NiagarathisWeek) April 26, 2021

West Lincoln Mayor Dave Bylsma being investigated

Bylsma spoke at a recent anti-lockdown rally in St Catharines despite provincial stay-at-home orders

April 26, 2021/ Local News by localskim_f5g5z4

West Lincoln Mayor to be investigated by Integrity Commissioner after attending anti-lockdown protest; Regional Council https://t.co/I9pZnwrwbO pic.twitter.com/FXnPyYbRb1
— ThoroldToday (@ThoroldToday) April 26, 2021