Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Today's report also includes 1,090 recoveries, 17 deaths, and 37 hospitalizations

Simcoe North MP says country knows it can't rely on other nations for a steady vaccine suppl. He's also optimistic the latest regional lockdown won't last long

'My point was to show that the big box stores have no idea what is going on compared to what businesses like mine are doing to prevent transmission,' says Melissa Ferguson

Two-thirds of the new cases in Simcoe County have been confirmed or screened positive as variant strains, which prompted the medical officer of health to ask for more restrictions for the region

Warden asks province to 'focus on finding the proper balance between supporting our economy/businesses and continuing to meaningfully safeguard public health'

There have been 191 cases confirmed as the UK variant strain in the region with another 352 screening positive as a variant strain of COVID-19

The province also reported 979 recoveries, 11 deaths, and 56 new hospitalizations

'COVID-19 continues to impact our transit system and this additional funding will ensure local transit can continue to operate and provide a vital service,' says Dunlop

Three of the 13 new community clinics open today; Appointments are fully-booked, but seniors and Indigenous adults can join a waitlist

Today's report includes six deaths and 939 new recoveries