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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

New COVID-19 case investigated in Tay, another death reported in Barrie

New COVID-19 case investigated in Tay, another death reported in Barrie

There are also three new cases reported in Wasaga Beach
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Ontario reporting 412 new COVID-19 cases today

Ontario reporting 412 new COVID-19 cases today

Public Health Ontario has also reported 443 recoveries and 68 deaths in this morning's update
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Province extends low hydro rates, emergency orders

Province extends low hydro rates, emergency orders

Emergency orders have been extended another two weeks
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Georgian Manor initiates strict protocols to keep virus at bay (3 photos)

Georgian Manor initiates strict protocols to keep virus at bay (3 photos)

Staff must now wear uniforms and face protection.
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United Way launches second phase of Urgent Needs Fund

United Way launches second phase of Urgent Needs Fund

Fund has been expanded to handle effects of COVID-19
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County changing some bus and landfill operations

County changing some bus and landfill operations

The county continues to adjust operations to ensure essential and urgent supports remain in place
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11 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths in Simcoe-Muskoka today

11 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths in Simcoe-Muskoka today

An outbreak at a Barrie long-term care home is now declared over
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Waypoint reports first positive COVID-19 case

Waypoint reports first positive COVID-19 case

Penetanguishene hospital isn’t considered in outbreak, health unit says
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Waypoint Centre marks Mental Health Week with drive-by tribute UPDATE:

Waypoint Centre marks Mental Health Week with drive-by tribute UPDATE:

Event switched to virtual offering
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Ontario reports 387 new cases of COVID-19 this morning

Ontario reports 387 new cases of COVID-19 this morning

The province is also reporting 274 recoveries and 61 more deaths today
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