COVID-19 Local News

Other business-owners encouraged to continue operations through work-from-home and other innovative business models, says Ford

Township declared a state of emergency Monday afternoon; 'This cannot work unless everybody does what they’re expected to do,' says mayor

'Hopefully people start taking social distancing seriously. Our suspicion this might have been from a silent carrier who had no symptoms,' says patient's mother

Steve Clarke provides a video update to Orillia's citizens about the municipality's staged response to the pandemic

'This decision allows the township to dedicate resources and be in a better position to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 virus, while demonstrating the necessity of meaningful action by everyone'

City officials say they have reached a 'critical juncture' in relation to COVID-19

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Health Unit urges residents to stay home and accept that the virus is probably already being transmitted in the community

'We want our businesses and residents to know that we are here for you and working to identify responsible opportunities to assist and support you,' says warden

Ford made the statement during a press conference this afternoon