Timmins Mayor George Pirie has declared a state of emergency for the northeastern Ontario city because of the rapid and unchecked spread of COVID-19 and its variants. "I want to send a very clear and strong message that COVID-19 is a threat to residents in the city of Timmins," Pirie told a news conference Monday. We have declared a state of emergency to insure that we can act fast to further protect our residents and local businesses." - George Pirie, mayor of Timmins, Ont. The Porcupine Health Unit reported workplace transmission of COVID-19 remains an ongoing source of exposure.

Source: CBC News May 17, 2021 20:33 UTC