Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

More details will be released Thursday

While the number of cases has spiked and testing has risen locally, the number of hospitalizations is much lower than during the first wave in Simcoe County

Tay and Tiny also receiving money; Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop says joint federal-provincial funding is meant 'to support key infrastructure priorities across the riding'

There are 8,096 active, lab-confirmed cases in Ontario

The province reported nine more deaths, including four long-term care home residents

The province also reported nine deaths in its latest epidemiological update

These updates are as of Friday

A Penetanguishene man and a Tay Township man have tested positive

Announcement comes after health officials said the province may have avoided the worst-case scenario

Funding will be for child care, education, and infrastructure