Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

'Ultimately, the community spread is the biggest threat to long-term care staff and homes, so everyone has a role to play,' says Dr. Fullerton

There is one new local case, involving a Penetanguishene man between 45 and 64 years old

There are 26,063 active, lab-confirmed cases in Ontario

'This virus is very tenacious ... Seeing it spread in this facility this quickly is a concern,' says Simcoe-Muskoka medical officer of health

On a recent Friday a record 76,742 tests were reported processed compared to 44,802 tests on a Tuesday

Students in neighbouring Grey-Bruce Counties will, however, be headed back to a physical classroom on Jan. 25

Barrie home has recorded 10 deaths since an outbreak began earlier this month

As of today, 710 individuals from the region have received both doses of the vaccine

The province's daily update also includes 89 new deaths and 136 hospitalizations

It's possible the plan announced today by the health unit to vaccinate retirement home residents over the next 10 days will be delayed