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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

County paramedics get a real shot in the arm with access to vaccine

County paramedics get a real shot in the arm with access to vaccine

'I’m relieved that we were all offered this. There were members, local paramedics, who were getting scared,' says union rep
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Two new local COVID-19 cases among 61 reported in region

Two new local COVID-19 cases among 61 reported in region

Penetanguishene man and Tay youth have tested positive for COVID-19
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WATCH: Canada on track to have everyone vaccinated by end of September

WATCH: Canada on track to have everyone vaccinated by end of September

A total of 29 million cumulative doses will be delivered before the end of June, says minister of public services and procurement
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Virtual panel to hear from local Black leaders from diverse fields

Virtual panel to hear from local Black leaders from diverse fields

Audience invited to submit written questions to the panellists
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Ontario reports 975 new COVID cases Tuesday

Ontario reports 975 new COVID cases Tuesday

The province reported 12 deaths, 43 new hospitalizations, and 1,002 recoveries in today's update
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Deadly COVID-19 outbreak at Waypoint appears to be subsiding

Deadly COVID-19 outbreak at Waypoint appears to be subsiding

Since the outbreak began at the Penetanguishene facility’s Horizon program, there have been 10 confirmed positive patient and 15 positive staff cases as well as seven deaths
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Voluntary asymptomatic COVID testing begins at Simcoe schools next week

Voluntary asymptomatic COVID testing begins at Simcoe schools next week

There is a clinic in Barrie and one in Bradford next week with future dates and locations pending
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Ten local residents among 144 COVID cases reported in region since Friday

Ten local residents among 144 COVID cases reported in region since Friday

Eight Penetanguishene cases are related to an ongoing outbreak
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WATCH: Ontario introducing 'first of its kind' anti-human trafficking legislation

WATCH: Ontario introducing 'first of its kind' anti-human trafficking legislation

Proposed changes will better protect victims, support survivors and increase tools to crack down on offenders
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Ontario reports 1,058 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 1,058 new COVID cases Monday

The province also reported 11 deaths, 45 new hospitalizations, and 1,083 recoveries in today's update
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