COVID-19 Local News

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Today's update also notes 1,085 recoveries, 11 deaths, and 30 new hospitalizations

'It won’t be as jam-packed, and there won’t be as much cheer, but we will cheer with what we got,' says general manager of Brewery Bay Food Co.

'This news is very disturbing,' says mom who is worried about her son's safety; The outbreak has blossomed to 23 cases, officials say

There is one new case in Ramara included in the three-day report, but none from Orillia

'I am 80 years old, have wasted a whole morning, am very upset and now wondering if getting a vaccination is even worth it,' laments Orillia senior

More than 45,000 people have already booked vaccination appointments

The province has reported nine deaths, 1,114 recoveries, and 63 new hospitalizations as part of today's update

The health unit has declared outbreaks at two Barrie schools

'The more we can share the learnings with one another, the stronger we all are together,' said Jane Sinclair, general manager of health and emergency services with the County of Simcoe