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“While we are full, we are still definitely working on those plans in which we open up more capacity on this site,” she said.Article content
“And, obviously, COVID-19 is still present and active,” said Gustafson. “So a lot of COVID and influenza activity currently.”Article content Gustafson said the best defence against COVID and the flu for children is vaccination, and that wearing a mask might help prevent the spread of respiratory illness.
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