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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Area COVID-19 assessment clinic sees 85 people in opening 4 hours

Area COVID-19 assessment clinic sees 85 people in opening 4 hours

About 90 per cent of visitors did not require further testing
UPDATE: Three more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka, but testing is lagging behind

UPDATE: Three more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka, but testing is lagging behind

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit confirms three more positive results today
Helping hands in a troubling time (3 photos)

Helping hands in a troubling time (3 photos)

Area businesses will help pick up and deliver groceries.
COVID-19 confirmed cause of death in RVH case

COVID-19 confirmed cause of death in RVH case

The man died March 11, and a post-mortem test confirmed COVID-19 on March 17. Today a coroner's report confirmed the virus was the cause of death
UPDATE: Midland-Penetanguishene Transit now shut down until Monday

UPDATE: Midland-Penetanguishene Transit now shut down until Monday

An employee reported being in contact with someone directed to self-isolate
UPDATE: 17 presumptive COVID-19 cases in Simcoe-Muskoka region, says health unit

UPDATE: 17 presumptive COVID-19 cases in Simcoe-Muskoka region, says health unit

The province is reporting 43 confirmed positive cases in Ontario this morning and 21 of them do not include location
An essential link for the faithful during uncertain times

An essential link for the faithful during uncertain times

St. Paul's United Church has been live-streaming its services for the past three years.
Tay Township Municipal Office now closed to the public

Tay Township Municipal Office now closed to the public

The decision was made at a special council meeting on Wednesday night
The latest impact of COVID-19 on municipal office and services

The latest impact of COVID-19 on municipal office and services

Town Municipal Office will be closed to the public until further notice
Latest COVID-19 case in region found at Orillia hospital

Latest COVID-19 case in region found at Orillia hospital

The man was at Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital March 16 for the test and is now self-isolating