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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

COVID vaccination clinics open across the region this week

COVID vaccination clinics open across the region this week

Three of the 13 new community clinics open today. Appointments are full-booked, but seniors and Indigenous adults can join a waitlist
Ontario reports 1,023 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 1,023 new COVID cases Monday

Today's report includes six deaths and 939 new recoveries
School boards reporting 12 new COVID cases in schools since Friday

School boards reporting 12 new COVID cases in schools since Friday

There are 2 new cases at Goodfellow Public School
Gardner responds to community backlash over incoming lockdown measures

Gardner responds to community backlash over incoming lockdown measures

Local case numbers 'may still very much go in the wrong direction, but the fact it has declined a bit runs counter to my original decision,' says medical officer of health
Ontario reports 1,062 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 1,062 new COVID cases Sunday

Sunday's new cases are down slightly from the 1,185 reported on Saturday
Ontario reports 1,185 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 1,185 new COVID cases Saturday

Saturday's reported 1,185 new COVID-19 cases is down slightly from Friday
IdeaLAB and Library rolling back services beginning Monday

IdeaLAB and Library rolling back services beginning Monday

Curbside pickup will still be offered
Multiple COVID cases detected at Barrie Walmart locations over the last month

Multiple COVID cases detected at Barrie Walmart locations over the last month

'Ten associates total from our two Barrie Walmart stores have recently tested positive for COVID-19,' says official
Province to provide funding to increase access to mental health for Georgian students

Province to provide funding to increase access to mental health for Georgian students

Over $357,000 in funding will help in part to increase the number of mental health workers and programs
Simcoe-Muskoka ordered back into lockdown Monday

Simcoe-Muskoka ordered back into lockdown Monday

The province announced some regional shuffling today, landing Simcoe Muskoka in the grey/lockdown zone as of 12:01 a.m. Monday