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Thanksgiving dinner parties resulted in at least 43 cases of COVID in region

Thanksgiving dinner parties resulted in at least 43 cases of COVID in region

Trends in transmission in Simcoe-Muskoka region include family clusters, workplaces and incomplete PPE in health care service settings, says region's medical officer of health
Has COVID-19 impacted your life? Health unit wants to know!

Has COVID-19 impacted your life? Health unit wants to know!

'We need to hear from our residents so that we can identify where there are gaps or hardships that need to be addressed,' says official
19 new COVID-19 cases in Simcoe today

19 new COVID-19 cases in Simcoe today

While the cases reported today appear to be self-isolating and recovering at home, the health unit has also reported one new hospitalization in Midland, which reported its first case since July yesterday
WATCH: Province to spend another $11.6M on hospital beds

WATCH: Province to spend another $11.6M on hospital beds

Announcement comes after a record-high weekend of new cases
WATCH: Feds begin consultations to improve conditions for foreign workers

WATCH: Feds begin consultations to improve conditions for foreign workers

Trudeau says the feds will be seeking input until Dec. 22
Ontario reports 827 new cases of COVID-19 today

Ontario reports 827 new cases of COVID-19 today

There are currently 7,418 active, lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ontario
Early rush on flu shots temporarily taps local supply

Early rush on flu shots temporarily taps local supply

'There’s not a shortage, but the demand is greater,' says health unit official, who also calls for people to be patient
Four local residents among 55 new Simcoe County COVID cases

Four local residents among 55 new Simcoe County COVID cases

Health reports new cases in Midland, Tay and Tiny
WATCH: Province to release 2020 budget on Thursday

WATCH: Province to release 2020 budget on Thursday

Today's announcement comes after the government said it will take "swift action" to curb the record number of COVID-19 cases
Ontario confirms 851 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 851 new COVID cases today

Today's report indicates a drop of 200 cases compared to yesterday's numbers