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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Ontario reports 192 COVID-19 cases today, plus 223 more previously unreported

Ontario reports 192 COVID-19 cases today, plus 223 more previously unreported

Today and yesterday's update from Public Health Ontario included additional cases that were not immediately reported to public health
387 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ontario, plus 68 unreported

387 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Ontario, plus 68 unreported

Ontario's total case count has now exceeded 30,000
Donation from local developer will be used for ventilators at RVH

Donation from local developer will be used for ventilators at RVH

'I want to do my part to make sure medical teams in the ICU have the tools they need for patient care,' says Jeff Rice, president of JCR Holdings
Georgian College turning to virtual reality in wake of pandemic

Georgian College turning to virtual reality in wake of pandemic

'Virtual reality, unlike any other educational technology, provides experiential learning,' says Georgian official, noting college is ahead of the curve in VR technology
Precautions have kept virus out of local group homes, but it's been hard on clients

Precautions have kept virus out of local group homes, but it's been hard on clients

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
Five new cases of COVID-19 in Simcoe County

Five new cases of COVID-19 in Simcoe County

The cases were reported in Bradford, Barrie, Essa and Penetanguishene
344 new COVID-19 cases and 375 new recoveries reported in Ontario today

344 new COVID-19 cases and 375 new recoveries reported in Ontario today

The province also reported 15 more deaths attributed to the coronavirus
COVID-19 shines a spotlight on a food industry in flux

COVID-19 shines a spotlight on a food industry in flux

Creemore beef farmer concerned about the future of the industry; 'Our markets are very volatile and we’re always at risk of losing money,' says farmer
Local Grade 8, Grade 12 grads to receive keepsake lawn signs today

Local Grade 8, Grade 12 grads to receive keepsake lawn signs today

'It is still important to celebrate the culmination of years of hard work and the accomplishments of these graduates,' says Catholic board director
Don't let your guard down, region's top doc warns

Don't let your guard down, region's top doc warns

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