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Severn woman among two new COVID cases in the region today

Severn woman among two new COVID cases in the region today

An outbreak has also been declared at a Penetanguishene retirement home; The woman from Severn is linked to the outbreak
Safety precautions are a sound business practice: local survey

Safety precautions are a sound business practice: local survey

Survey indicates customers becoming more comfortable visiting local businesses; Survey proves customers 'care about their community and are concerned'
Ontario confirms 195 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 195 new COVID cases today

66 per cent of the new cases are under the age of 40
Universities want your food for thought on pandemic issues

Universities want your food for thought on pandemic issues

The main goals of this project are to 'advance our understanding of food access, food purchasing and consumption behaviour' during pandemic
New study shows most Canadians are still 'vulnerable' to virus

New study shows most Canadians are still 'vulnerable' to virus

Region's top doctor says results speak to 'the success of the public health measures taken to date to protect the public from infection'
Partial reopening of dining rooms 'a good step forward:' restaurateur

Partial reopening of dining rooms 'a good step forward:' restaurateur

'A lot of people are still on edge about dining indoors, so we’re getting more requests for the patio,' says Era 67 official
Amid confusion, OSMH clarifies visiting policy

Amid confusion, OSMH clarifies visiting policy

'We are not, by any means, reverting to our pre-pandemic visitor policy,' official says
Six new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Simcoe County today

Six new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Simcoe County today

One more person has been hospitalized in the region; New Barrie case marks 200th case in Barrie since pandemic began
Ontario confirms 103 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 103 new COVID cases today

21 of the province's health units reported zero new cases, according to today's epidemiological summary
Mayor says city 'working tirelessly' to address issues at local beaches

Mayor says city 'working tirelessly' to address issues at local beaches

'If ticketing doesn't send the message, towing will be the next step,' vowed the mayor in video address to citizens