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Three new COVID cases in Innisfil among 36 reported in region today

Three new COVID cases in Innisfil among 36 reported in region today

A Midland resident has died after testing positive for COVID-19
Thanksgiving shows holiday family gatherings are risky, says Gardner

Thanksgiving shows holiday family gatherings are risky, says Gardner

You are legally allowed to gather up to ten people in a house, but the health unit 'strongly advises' against it
Ontario reported record 1,983 new COVID cases today

Ontario reported record 1,983 new COVID cases today

The province also confirmed 35 deaths in its latest update
Eight new COVID cases reported in schools in Simcoe County today

Eight new COVID cases reported in schools in Simcoe County today

Schools in Barrie and Tottenham are reporting new COVID cases
COVID-19 vaccine rollout explained to local leaders

COVID-19 vaccine rollout explained to local leaders

'(There’s) not a ton of detail, but their timeline was a bit longer than the federal timeline announced (Wednesday), which would suggest most people will get it between April and June,' says mayor
Vaccine brings hope and new challenges, says Gardner

Vaccine brings hope and new challenges, says Gardner

Region's medical officer of health calls coming vaccine 'key intervention' in controlling the pandemic
Simcoe-Muskoka could face red zone restrictions, confirms health unit

Simcoe-Muskoka could face red zone restrictions, confirms health unit

'We’re definitely on an upward trajectory,' says Dr. Charles Gardner
Seven new COVID cases in Innisfil today

Seven new COVID cases in Innisfil today

There are at least 13 people from Simcoe County hospitalized. But the health unit has noted a lag in its reporting of hospitalizations
New COVID cases reported at Barrie, Alliston and Innisfil schools today

New COVID cases reported at Barrie, Alliston and Innisfil schools today

Outbreak at Nottawasaga Pines Secondary School in Angus has been declared over by the health unit
Ontario reports 1,890 new COVID cases today

Ontario reports 1,890 new COVID cases today

The province has also confirmed 74 new hospitalizations and 28 deaths in its latest report