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Gardner 'augmenting' rules for self-isolation, screening with two new orders

Gardner 'augmenting' rules for self-isolation, screening with two new orders

'This is meant to be more protective of patients and residents receiving care who are more vulnerable,' says official
Ramara man among 30 new COVID cases reported in region today

Ramara man among 30 new COVID cases reported in region today

'Basically what we're seeing is the variant cases taking over and dominating,' warns region's medical officer of health
WATCH: Trudeau announces March 11 as a national day of observance for Canadian lives lost to COVID-19

WATCH: Trudeau announces March 11 as a national day of observance for Canadian lives lost to COVID-19

'Our top priority is to get you your shot as soon as possible'
Ontario reports 1,185 new COVID cases Tuesday

Ontario reports 1,185 new COVID cases Tuesday

The province has also reported six deaths, 972 recoveries, and 44 new hospitalizations in today's update
Sweet news: Maple syrup on tap at Shaws despite pandemic

Sweet news: Maple syrup on tap at Shaws despite pandemic

Pandemic has halted horse-drawn sleigh rides, but can't keep 162-year-old business down; 'It's still a fun place to come visit,' says owner
Results still not available for asymptomatic testing in Simcoe County schools

Results still not available for asymptomatic testing in Simcoe County schools

‘We are not provided with any information about whether a positive case is related to a clinic,’ says Catholic board official
Orillia woman among 121 new COVID cases in region since Friday

Orillia woman among 121 new COVID cases in region since Friday

There are also four new cases in Severn Township; Currently there are 18 people across Simcoe County hospitalized with COVID-19
Lakehead Orillia researchers receive COVID-related grants

Lakehead Orillia researchers receive COVID-related grants

Special COVID-19 grants are timely, and emphasize how research in the social sciences is important to understand how COVID-19 is impacting society
What does a return to 'red zone' mean for Orillia?

What does a return to 'red zone' mean for Orillia?

'As we begin to open up, it’s now up to us to keep each other safe and help minimize the chance of any further lockdown,' warns mayor
Ontario reports 1,631 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 1,631 new COVID cases Monday

The province has reported 10 deaths, 994 recoveries, and 51 new hospitalizations in today's update