COVID-19 Local News

The province also confirmed 44 deaths, 72 new hospitalizations, and 1,277 recoveries in today's update

'Keep shopping local because every little bit will help to ensure those businesses survive' amid pandemic, says mayor

One more death was reported in the region today; The health unit says there are 25 people hospitalized in Simcoe County due to the coronavirus

'I would advise the province that they be fully prepared to put back in place the stay-at-home order and a shutdown beyond a third wave, if not sooner,' Gardner says

The province has also reported 10 deaths, 51 new hospitalizations, and 1,456 recoveries in today's update

At least one facility will be located in each of Orillia, Barrie, South Simcoe, South Georgian Bay, North Simcoe and Muskoka

Another six people have died as a result of COVID-19 since the region's health unit last reported on Friday

The agency is also reporting 964 cases and 13 deaths from the previous day; More than 200 COVID patients are in ICU, relying on ventilator in Ontario hospitals

Municipalities will be allowed to pass bylaws effectively rendering handguns illegal

Despite cancellation of gala, judging of 77 submitted books will continue and a long list of 10 nominees will be unveiled, as planned, on April 19