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OPP suspends all holiday leaves in wake of global pandemic

OPP suspends all holiday leaves in wake of global pandemic

'It is critical that the OPP maintains staffing levels that prioritize both officer and public safety,' official notes; Police are receiving more calls about people violating public health orders
CHIGAMIK continues offering support and care during crisis

CHIGAMIK continues offering support and care during crisis

Many programs and services will be moving to virtual formats, including one-on-one mental health counselling.
Region sees largest single-day jump in confirmed COVID-19 cases

Region sees largest single-day jump in confirmed COVID-19 cases

The health unit also announced the first recovery in a hospitalized case.
Ontario confirms 401 more COVID-19 cases this morning

Ontario confirms 401 more COVID-19 cases this morning

This is the second consecutive day lab-confirmed cases in the province have increased by 400 cases or more
Coronavirus: Ontario lags behind all other provinces in COVID-19 testing

Coronavirus: Ontario lags behind all other provinces in COVID-19 testing

Ontario and other provinces have also changed the priority around who gets tests, meaning that only the very sick who are admitted to hospital and front-line health-care workers are being tested
Something sure to bring a smile to front-line workers

Something sure to bring a smile to front-line workers

Wendy Mullin hopes area children take part in her Doodle for Good venture.
Province urges more 'aggressive' approach to keeping COVID-19 cases and contacts isolated

Province urges more 'aggressive' approach to keeping COVID-19 cases and contacts isolated

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit official says compliance is already good and official orders may not be necessary
Tiny Township cancels mayor's annual charity golf tournament

Tiny Township cancels mayor's annual charity golf tournament

Due to COVID-19, the organizing committee will be investigating alternative fundraising options for later this year
Small businesses could fall through the cracks

Small businesses could fall through the cracks

Business owners whose business loans are tied to their houses might lose their homes, says Midland business owner.
Worker at long-term care home in Orillia tests positive for COVID-19

Worker at long-term care home in Orillia tests positive for COVID-19

'We consider any long-term care facility with a single case to be in an outbreak,' said Dr. Charles Gardner, medical officer of health for Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit