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Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Sending good vibes your way today
Local MP working hard to bring Canadians home

Local MP working hard to bring Canadians home

Despite the best efforts of many, some residents likely won't be home soon.
Georgian Bay General Hospital still clear of COVID-19 cases

Georgian Bay General Hospital still clear of COVID-19 cases

Hospital updates visitation protocols, restricting number of visitors to one when serving in an essential capacity.
County announces free transit, new curbside garbage collection rules

County announces free transit, new curbside garbage collection rules

The county has also provided funding to area homeless shelters to relocate occupants to motel and hotel rooms
Second confirmed COVID-19 case at Orillia hospital

Second confirmed COVID-19 case at Orillia hospital

Collingwood also records its first positive case. There are now more than 300 confirmed cases in Ontario
Georgian shutting down all campuses, moving programs to 'remote delivery'

Georgian shutting down all campuses, moving programs to 'remote delivery'

'On a positive note, I remain incredibly impressed and optimistic by the response from our students, our employees and the communities that surround us,' says college president
So you think you might have COVID-19?

So you think you might have COVID-19?

A step-by-step guide on what to do if you think you may have the virus, and what to expect if you go through the testing process
Ontario rolls out online learning plan while schools are closed due to COVID-19

Ontario rolls out online learning plan while schools are closed due to COVID-19

Premier says the "learn at home" online portal doesn't replace school, but is meant to address parents' concerns that kids will fall behind during this period
Area COVID-19 assessment clinic sees 85 people in opening 4 hours

Area COVID-19 assessment clinic sees 85 people in opening 4 hours

About 90 per cent of visitors did not require further testing
UPDATE: Three more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka, but testing is lagging behind

UPDATE: Three more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka, but testing is lagging behind

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit confirms three more positive results today