Please view the list of news items from Town, Regional, and other authorities on the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
Town of Pelham
January 7: Pelham Support Network relaunches
Niagara Region/Niagara Region Public Health
For further updates from the Niagara Region/Niagara Public Health, please visit: https://www.niagararegion.ca/news/default.aspx
August 14: What can you wear as a face covering
August 7: How to safely wear a face covering
July 31: Regional mandatory face coverings by-law in effect
July 23: Niagara Regional Council adopts mandatory mask by-law to combat the spread COVID-19
July 16: New directory connects Niagara businesses with local PPE suppliers
June 30: Public Health continues to enhance data reporting on COVID-19 website with new monitoring indicators
June 15: Statement from Niagara’s 12 Mayors and Regional Chair on moving to Stage 2
June 1: Public Health confirms COVID-19 workplace outbreak at local farm
May 26: Niagara submits joint request for COVID-19 financial relief to the provincial and federal government
May 14: Economic Rapid Response Team launches second survey of Niagara businesses
May 11: Niagara Region to lift landfill and residential drop-off depot restrictions, effective May 13
May 11: United Way Niagara funding enhances support for seniors during COVID-19
May 8: Niagara Region increases temporary curbside leaf and yard waste limits
May 5: OpenInNiagara website connects Niagara businesses with customers
April 29: Contact tracing and case management: A cornerstone of the COVID-19 response
April 28: Niagara Region Transit making temporary service changes effective May 4
April 16: Niagara Region re-opens Niagara Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant for RV disposals
April 15: Niagara Region postpones curbside battery collection due to COVID-19
April 14: Economic Rapid Response Team completes first survey of Niagara businesses
April 11: Niagara Region making service changes to focus on curbside waste collection during COVID-19
April 10: COVID-19 in Niagara - Outbreak Management (video)
April 8: Public Health enhances data reporting on COVID-19 website
April 7: Reminder: enforcement of mandatory closures and restrictions due to COVID-19
April 6: COVID-19 in Niagara: Contact Tracing (video)
April 3: Enforcement of mandatory closures and restrictions due to COVID-19
April 3: Niagara’s municipalities declare state of emergency in response to COVID-19
March 27: Niagara Region Public Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at retirement home in Welland
March 27: Niagara confirms first case of COVID-19 with no travel history (video)
March 27: Niagara confirms first case of COVID-19 with no travel history
March 24: Niagara confirms three additional COVID-19 cases
March 24: Niagara confirms three new cases of COVID-19
March 21: Region facilities closed to public beginning March 23
March 21: Niagara Region making temporary changes to waste collection
March 18: Niagara confirms fourth case of COVID-19
March 17: Additional measures to help prevent spread of COVID-19
March 16: Niagara Region making changes to service levels due to COVID-19
March 16: Niagara confirms third case of COVID-19
March 15: Niagara confirms second case of COVID-19
March 13: Confirmed case of COVID-19 in Niagara
Niagara Health System
For further updates from the Niagara Health System, visit: https://www.niagarahealth.on.ca/site/news
July 24: COVID-19 Assessment Centres seeing record number of patient walk-ins for testing
July 23: Niagara’s COVID-19 Assessment Centres to accept walk-ins until 4 p.m.
July 22: NH's Extended Care Unit welcoming indoor visitors and two visitors at a time
July 21: New online screening tool available for patients and visitors
July 15: Niagara Health recognizes being COVID-free for first time since March
July 10: Niagara Health extending visiting hours for inpatients starting Monday, July 13
July 9: Niagara Health Navigator adds Resuming Services feature
June 29: COVID-19 Assessment Centres closed on Canada Day
June 26: Niagara Health to begin lifting visitor restrictions on Monday, June 29
June 19: Niagara Health opening third Assessment Centre in Welland
June 17: Welcoming visitors back to Niagara Health’s Extended Care Unit
June 5: Outbreak declared over on Unit D in Niagara Falls
June 5: Self-referrals to Niagara`s COVID-19 Assessment Centres
June 3: Update on planning to resume clinical services at Niagara Health
May 29: Niagara Health resumes parking fees on June 1
May 27: Niagara Health preparing to resume scheduled surgical and outpatient services
May 25: Niagara Health expands testing at Assessment Centres
May 20: Outbreak declared over on Intensive Care Unit in St. Catharines
May 8: Recovery planning underway
May 8: Outbreak declared over on Unit 2A in St. Catharines
May 7: COVID-19 outbreak declared at St. Catharines Site unit
May 5: Tips to improve your mental wellness during pandemic
May 2: COVID-19 outbreak declared on inpatient Unit D at Greater Niagara General Site
May 1: COVID-19 outbreak declared on inpatient unit at Greater Niagara General Site
April 30: Outbreak of COVID-19 on inpatient unit in St. Catharines declared over
April 28: Extending care beyond the hospital into long-term care, other homes
April 22: COVID-19 outbreak on inpatient Unit 3A at St. Catharines Site declared over
April 21: COVID-19 outbreak declared on inpatient unit at St. Catharines Site
April 21: Urgent support for long-term care and retirement homes in Niagara
April 16: Pet Emergency Temporary Shelter Program launches in Niagara
April 14: Niagara Health declares COVID-19 outbreak on Unit 4A at St. Catharines Site
April 11: Healthcare worker tests positive for COVID-19
April 9: In It Together: How you can share supportive messages with our team
April 6: Drive-through service now available at St. Catharines COVID-19 Assessment Centre
April 2: New reporting section added to Niagara Health COVID-19 webpage
March 28: Only essential items to be dropped off to patients
March 25: Niagara Health Navigator COVID-19 update
March 24: Mental Health and Additions programs remain open
March 24: Statement from Niagara Health President Lynn Guerriero
March 20: Niagara Health System opens second COVID-19 assessment centre in St. Catharines
March 19: No hospital visitors permitted effective March 19 at 8 p.m.
March 19: Frequently asked questions about COVID-19 (Updated)
March 17: Niagara Health System open COVID-19 assessment centre in Niagara Falls
March 16: Niagara Health System postponing elective procedures as part of COVID-19 response
March 15: New COVID-19 self-screening tool developed by Ministry of Health
March 14: Screening at hospital entrances
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