COVID-19 Local News

'We share your disappointment with not being able to put on the purple and gold' uniform, say officials from football program

City is also extending waiving of tax and water penalties; Province not expected to 'drastically' change the limits on public gatherings

The province also reported 15 more deaths attributed to the coronavirus

'It is still important to celebrate the culmination of years of hard work and the accomplishments of these graduates,' says Catholic board director

Visits have been suspended since March; 'There are some individuals who do not understand why they can’t see their loved ones ... and that’s been tough,' CEO says

September event called off for first time in almost a century; 'It’s definitely a hard day and a decision that was not made lightly,' official says

A rumour posted on social media suggested there were hundreds of people tested in Orillia who were positive for COVID-19 but lived out of area; It's false, says top doc

'The virus is still circulating. It’s still there, like seeds waiting to germinate,' warned Dr. Charles Gardner

When VON staff noticed some clients were declining when day program was halted, they quickly adapted to develop ways to help 'engage them'

As of today, there are just six people in Simcoe/Muskoka hospitals due to COVID-19