Southern Ontario hospitals say the pace has been slow since tackling elective surgeries delayed by the pandemic.

The infected are tied to a healthcare worker originally identified as a community-acquired COVID-19 case.

The pilot surveillance project aims to save lives by controlling the spread of the novel coronavirus within congregate settings like long-term care and retirement homes.

Niagara has nine confirmed positive cases as of March 25, according to the region’s public health unit.

McMaster and Brock universities are extending a partnership that began in 2012 and has helped train and keep more physicians practising locally.