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Bearskin Lake First Nation in Ontario calls for military help as COVID-19 infects nearly half the population

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Bearskin Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario is dealing with 174 confirmed COVID-19 cases, close to half its on-reserve population. They include a significant number of essential workers.Bearskin Lake First Nation leaders are asking for military assistance to provide support as the community in northwestern Ontario deals with a COVID-19 spike, with 174 confirmed cases…

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Bearskin Lake First Nation in Ontario in lockdown, state of emergency with dozens of COVID-19 cases

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A remote First Nation in northwestern Ontario with fewer than 400 people on reserve has declared a state of emergency and gone into lockdown amid rapidly rising COVID-19 case numbers.Bearskin Lake First Nation declared a state of emergency Wednesday after dozens of people tested positive for COVID-19. (Google)A fly-in First Nation in northwestern Ontario has…

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