COVID-19 Local News

'We just want to know from the (Simcoe Muskoka District) Health Unit when, where and how to get the vaccine,' says frustrated resident

No one could have predicted the dramatic change in our world and the effects of the pandemic on our everyday lives, says Orillia doctor

'It was just a very horrible experience and pretty upsetting ...they put the lives in jeopardy of everyone who was in there,' says upset customer

Testing has now confirmed all three variant strains in Simcoe-Muskoka

The new vaccines will be reserved for adults between 60 and 64 years old, and appointments will be made by invitation, so don't call your doctor

Province hits the one millionth vaccination mark Wednesday afternoon

Local health units will also play a role in the return to action for teams

More variant cases showing up in wastewater testing; 'It’s being shown now, throughout the world, that this type of wastewater data can provide an early warning'

There are currently 11,311 active cases of COVID-19 in Ontario

The health unit's vaccine waitlist is full but added supply would open up more appointments for seniors and health care workers