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375 more COVID-19 cases in province today, death toll nears 100

375 more COVID-19 cases in province today, death toll nears 100

There are 36 outbreaks reported in long-term care homes in Ontario
Update on services and supports in Penetanguishene

Update on services and supports in Penetanguishene

The town continues to monitor the circumstances closely
Midland offering free transit through April

Midland offering free transit through April

Reduced hours to continue until April 14
Midland closes down marina, dock in response to COVID-19

Midland closes down marina, dock in response to COVID-19

This closure will remain until further notice
Health unit investigating two sudden deaths at Orillia facility

Health unit investigating two sudden deaths at Orillia facility

It was revealed Wednesday that a staff member worked at the long-term care home while infectious; Cause of deaths are being investigated
Ontario closing more businesses effective Saturday to limit spread of COVID-19

Ontario closing more businesses effective Saturday to limit spread of COVID-19

Ontario shortens list of essential services; places some on modified business orders
Emergency wage subsidy proposed for Canadian businesses

Emergency wage subsidy proposed for Canadian businesses

The subsidy is to help Canadians and businesses get through these tough economic times
Midland extends facility closures

Midland extends facility closures

Essential services will not be interrupted by these closure extensions
LIVE: Ontario on track for 80,000 COVID-19 cases, 1,600 deaths by end of April

LIVE: Ontario on track for 80,000 COVID-19 cases, 1,600 deaths by end of April

Anywhere from 3,000 to 15,000 deaths projected over course of pandemic in province
Ontario reports highest daily increase in COVID-19 cases so far with 462 more confirmed

Ontario reports highest daily increase in COVID-19 cases so far with 462 more confirmed

The premier is due to report the province's modelling data for the virus at noon today