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Residents eager to know where they fit in the vaccination plan

Residents eager to know where they fit in the vaccination plan

'There is light at the end of the tunnel with vaccination, but this is only just beginning,' says medical officer of health
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'Orchestrated' maskless group upsets apple cart at Midland store

'Orchestrated' maskless group upsets apple cart at Midland store

Midland parent upset after group 'parading' around grocery store fails to adhere to COVID-19 protocols
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Two local residents among 39 new COVID-19 cases in region today

Two local residents among 39 new COVID-19 cases in region today

Testing has now confirmed all three variant strains in Simcoe-Muskoka
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Province sending AstraZeneca to primary care providers in Simcoe Muskoka

Province sending AstraZeneca to primary care providers in Simcoe Muskoka

The new vaccines will be reserved for adults between 60 and 64 years old, and appointments will be made by invitation, so don't call your doctor
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WATCH: Ontario ready to step up vaccine delivery in pharmacies and mass vaccine sites

WATCH: Ontario ready to step up vaccine delivery in pharmacies and mass vaccine sites

Province hits the one millionth vaccination mark Wednesday afternoon
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COVID-19 case counts dropping locally, but more variant cases showing up in wastewater testing

COVID-19 case counts dropping locally, but more variant cases showing up in wastewater testing

'It’s being shown now, throughout the world, that this type of wastewater data can provide an early warning,' says researcher
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Ontario reports 1,316 new COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 1,316 new COVID cases Wednesday

There are currently 11,311 active cases of COVID-19 in Ontario
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Moderna, AstraZeneca vaccines on the way for Simcoe-Muskoka

Moderna, AstraZeneca vaccines on the way for Simcoe-Muskoka

The health unit's vaccine waitlist is full but added supply would open up more appointments for seniors and health care workers
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Gardner 'augmenting' rules for self-isolation, screening with two new orders

Gardner 'augmenting' rules for self-isolation, screening with two new orders

The region's medical officer of health issued two orders under the Health Protection and Promotion Act to deal with self-isolation of close contacts and screening of those working with vulnerable populations
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Penetanguishene man among 30 new COVID-19 cases reported in region today

Penetanguishene man among 30 new COVID-19 cases reported in region today

In addition to more than 200 B.1.1.7 (UK) variant cases confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka, there have also been two cases identified as the P.1 variant that originated in Brazil
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