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11 Innisfil residents residents among 144 COVID cases reported in region since Friday

11 Innisfil residents residents among 144 COVID cases reported in region since Friday

There are 24 people in the county hospitalized for the virus
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New COVID case reported at south-end Barrie high school

New COVID case reported at south-end Barrie high school

St. Peter’s Catholic Secondary School has new COVID-19 case as of Sunday; One classroom has been closed
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Outbreak declared over in Barrie hospital's cancer palliative unit

Outbreak declared over in Barrie hospital's cancer palliative unit

Due to ongoing community spread and variant's presence, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre continues to restrict visitors across all units
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Ontario reports 1,058 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 1,058 new COVID cases Monday

The province also reported 11 deaths, 45 new hospitalizations, and 1,083 recoveries in today's update
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Ontario reports 1,087 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 1,087 new COVID cases Sunday

The province also reported 13 deaths, 62 new hospitalizations and 1,140 recoveries in today's update
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Sobeys turns to artificial intelligence to protect 'precious' vaccine during rollout

Sobeys turns to artificial intelligence to protect 'precious' vaccine during rollout

blueRover partners with grocer to protect medicines at 426 Sobeys pharmacies and meet Ministry of Health guidelines
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Ontario reports 1,228 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 1,228 new COVID cases Saturday

The province has also reported an increase of 28 deaths, 1,313 recoveries, and 76 new hospitalizations
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VIDEO: Roberta Place residents, workers recognized with special drive-by parade

VIDEO: Roberta Place residents, workers recognized with special drive-by parade

More than 20 vehicles took part in the event and there was also a bagpiper
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32 new COVID cases reported by health unit today, none in Innisfil

32 new COVID cases reported by health unit today, none in Innisfil

There is one Innisfil resident in hospital with the virus
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Roberta Place outbreak 'something I will never forget,' says health official

Roberta Place outbreak 'something I will never forget,' says health official

'The early days involved addressing the rapidly evolving care needs of the residents who required more acute services, as well as end-of-life care,' says Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital CEO
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