Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Midland News and Information

Province to expand Ontario Works eligibility in light of COVID-19

Province pumping $52 million into Ontario Works, which provides financial support to people facing economic hardship and helps with basic needs such as food and rent

Mar 30, 2020 1:45 PM Read more >

50 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Simcoe Muskoka

The local health unit announced 15 more cases reported over the weekend

Mar 30, 2020 1:33 PM Read more >

Ontario COVID-19 daily cases nearly double in 24 hours with 351 more cases reported

The provincial total is now 1,706 cases and almost ten per cent have been hospitalized

Mar 30, 2020 10:59 AM Read more >

COVID-19 cases in province hits single-day record with 211 confirmed

The province's total lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 is now 1,355

Mar 29, 2020 10:52 AM Read more >

Ontario COVID-19 cases tip over 1,000 with today's reported lab tests

The province is reporting another 151 lab-confirmed cases today, which is the week's second-highest single day increase

Mar 28, 2020 1:33 PM Read more >

Economic stimulus should help weather a few "rough months"

In an "ideal world," the Quarantine Act wouldn't be needed, MP says

Mar 27, 2020 1:44 PM Read more >

Provincial COVID-19 cases near 1,000 with 135 more reported this morning

There are now 18 deaths attributed to COVID-19 in the province

Mar 27, 2020 11:53 AM Read more >

King Street rejuvenation project starts up again next week

The project's second phase will begin on Monday

Mar 27, 2020 9:27 AM Read more >

Georgian College helps produce more than 600 face shields in fight against COVID-19

Georgian College says they intend to help companies coordinate with RVH as new needs arise

Mar 26, 2020 5:22 PM Read more >

Ontario reports 170 more positive COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths

Today's report brings the provincial total to 858 confirmed cases. At least 21 of those are in the Simcoe Muskoka region

Mar 26, 2020 11:30 AM Read more >

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