Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Midland News and Information

Three local ski resorts set to close for the season tonight

'Safety comes before anything else,' says Snow Valley GM; Concerns about COVID-19 lead to abrupt closures on the eve of March break

Mar 15, 2020 6:30 PM Read more >

Huronia Historical Parks close facilities in response to COVID-19

Closure effective through April 15

Mar 15, 2020 6:17 PM Read more >

BREAKING NEWS: Casino Rama closing amid COVID-19 concerns

OLG 'has taken this action consistent with the recommendations of the province's Chief Medical Officer of Health,' says news release

Mar 15, 2020 3:30 PM Read more >

Visitor from Alberta, Bradford woman test positive for COVID-19

'In the early days of this pandemic' number of confirmed cases in region is up to three; 'I fully expect there will be community transmission in the near future,' official says

Mar 15, 2020 2:54 PM Read more >

Two more positive COVID-19 cases in Simcoe-Muskoka

One case was hospitalized

Mar 15, 2020 11:31 AM Read more >

YMCAs in Simcoe, Muskoka now closed

Fitness and aquatic centres in Simcoe, Muskoka, and Parry Sound are closed until April 6

Mar 14, 2020 10:28 PM Read more >

Health unit bracing for more COVID-19 cases 'in the near future'

'We have the one, but as time progresses, it is likely we will see more in our region,' says official; Assessment centre expected to open in Barrie soon

Mar 14, 2020 4:45 PM Read more >

Paramedic chief looking at expanding shift coverage for COVID-19

'We had to expect this would happen eventually, and with a case being identified here in the county, it brings a bit more realism to the entire situation,' says Andrew Robert

Mar 14, 2020 1:44 PM Read more >