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Easter dinner should only be virtual affair, says medical officer of health

Easter dinner should only be virtual affair, says medical officer of health

'This is not a normal year,' stressed region's top medical official
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LIVE: Ontario on track for 80,000 COVID-19 cases, 1,600 deaths by end of April

LIVE: Ontario on track for 80,000 COVID-19 cases, 1,600 deaths by end of April

Anywhere from 3,000 to 15,000 deaths projected over course of pandemic in province
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Ontario reports highest daily increase in COVID-19 cases so far with 462 more confirmed

Ontario reports highest daily increase in COVID-19 cases so far with 462 more confirmed

The premier is due to report the province's modelling data for the virus at noon today
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Severn Township issues open-air fire ban

Severn Township issues open-air fire ban

'This action protects residents from the risk of preventable human-caused fires and reduces inessential demands on our volunteer firefighters'
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OPP suspends all holiday leaves in wake of global pandemic

OPP suspends all holiday leaves in wake of global pandemic

'It is critical that the OPP maintains staffing levels that prioritize both officer and public safety,' official notes; Police are receiving more calls about people violating public health orders
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Pandemic means local trio will not get to compete on provincial stage

Pandemic means local trio will not get to compete on provincial stage

Hailey Irwin, Olivia Neal and Daniel Patriquin had qualified for the Skate Ontario Provincial Championship before COVID-19 forced event's cancellation
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Orillia Assessment Centre reducing its weekend hours

Orillia Assessment Centre reducing its weekend hours

Hours of operation will be reduced to 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, OSMH reports
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Local families rally to clean up Wainman Line neighbourhood

Local families rally to clean up Wainman Line neighbourhood

Families observed physical distance with others and urged their fellow citizens to pitch in; 'If everyone could do it, we would have a much cleaner city'
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OSMH seeks PPE donations to fight COVID-19

OSMH seeks PPE donations to fight COVID-19

Hospital is seeking N95 masks, isolation gowns
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Province providing almost $2.5M to aid local vulnerable residents

Province providing almost $2.5M to aid local vulnerable residents

'This funding can be used by Simcoe County to help find ways for people to self-isolate such as using motels and hotels, hiring extra staff for shelters and buying protective equipment,' says Downey
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