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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Georgian, Waypoint team up to examine pandemic's impact on health-care workers

Georgian, Waypoint team up to examine pandemic's impact on health-care workers

Two collaborative projects supported by $150K research grant provided by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Baker's dozen of new COVID-19 cases reported in county today

Baker's dozen of new COVID-19 cases reported in county today

There are 13 new cases in Simcoe County, including five in Barrie that are linked to a workplace outbreak
WATCH: Feds extend Innovation Assistance Program until December

WATCH: Feds extend Innovation Assistance Program until December

Government says the funding will help protect Canadian jobs and support businesses dealing with economic impacts of COVID‑19
Ontario confirms 1,003 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 1,003 new COVID cases today

There are nearly 8,400 active, lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province
Ag funds now available to address COVID-19 challenges

Ag funds now available to address COVID-19 challenges

Intake period for Place to Grow closes on Nov. 26
WATCH: Ontario government unveils pandemic-era budget

WATCH: Ontario government unveils pandemic-era budget

The province has said the budget will lay out the details of the next stage of its COVID-19 response
Health unit reports two Midland residents now hospitalized with COVID-19

Health unit reports two Midland residents now hospitalized with COVID-19

There are 13 new cases in Simcoe County and two in Muskoka
Ontario confirms 998 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 998 new COVID cases today

33 COVID patients have been reported hospitalized since yesterday and 13 people have died
Staffers baffled after vandals cause $10K in damage at COVID testing centre

Staffers baffled after vandals cause $10K in damage at COVID testing centre

Disheartened interim manager asks: 'Who does this to a COVID testing centre that is trying to help the community?'
Health unit reports 17 new COVID cases in Simcoe County

Health unit reports 17 new COVID cases in Simcoe County

There are three new local cases reported today