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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

County urging seasonal travellers to stay home

County urging seasonal travellers to stay home

'Seasonal property owners may feel inclined to return early to distance themselves from urban centres amidst the COVID-19 pandemic,' says warden
Emergency order allows first responders to access COVID-19 positive status information

Emergency order allows first responders to access COVID-19 positive status information

The move comes in an effort to protect frontline first responders who are at great risk of being directly exposed to COVID-19
COVID-19: Province announces funding for families during school closures

COVID-19: Province announces funding for families during school closures

Ford says this funding is for parents to help their children access tools to assist with online learning and studying remotely
Wasaga Beach man fifth COVID-19 fatality in region

Wasaga Beach man fifth COVID-19 fatality in region

The man in his 70s was not included on the health unit's list of regional cases until today
Ontario reporting 309 more COVID-19 cases today, lowest daily total this month

Ontario reporting 309 more COVID-19 cases today, lowest daily total this month

The daily case count hasn’t dipped below 375 since March 31, when the province reported 260 new cases.
You may notice increased military vehicles, personnel on the roads

You may notice increased military vehicles, personnel on the roads

Canadian Armed Forces members are travelling to CFB Borden today as part of the government's efforts to respond to need during the COVID-19 pandemic
Waypoint addresses forensic patient transfers while adopting new protocols

Waypoint addresses forensic patient transfers while adopting new protocols

“With most courts not physically operating we have shifted to using virtual technology where possible," hospital official says.
Tiny places restrictions on beach use

Tiny places restrictions on beach use

Beaches will be patrolled by the OPP and municipal law enforcement officers
Ontario COVID-19 cases climb over 4,000 with 408 more today

Ontario COVID-19 cases climb over 4,000 with 408 more today

There are now 44 outbreaks declared at Ontario long-term care homes
Ontario initiates restricted fire zone protocol amid COVID-19 outbreak

Ontario initiates restricted fire zone protocol amid COVID-19 outbreak

Restrictions don't affect the Midland-Penetanguishene area