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Number of new COVID-19 cases spikes to 805 in Ontario

Number of new COVID-19 cases spikes to 805 in Ontario

Ten COVID-19-related deaths were reported over the past 24 hours; More than 44,000 tests were administered Friday
Cancellation of winter varsity sports not surprising, but still disappointing, says Georgian coach

Cancellation of winter varsity sports not surprising, but still disappointing, says Georgian coach

Affected sports include badminton, basketball, curling, indoor soccer, and volleyball; 'We are not out of the woods yet with (COVID) and we need to be cautious,' says Reid Saxby
Penetanguishene satellite court will stay closed until January

Penetanguishene satellite court will stay closed until January

Those impacted will be sent a new court date via mail
13 new COVID cases confirmed in Simcoe County today

13 new COVID cases confirmed in Simcoe County today

A resident of Simcoe Manor has died, becoming the sixth person to die during the outbreak at the Beeton long-term care home
WATCH: Ford makes COVID-19 announcement at 1 p.m.

WATCH: Ford makes COVID-19 announcement at 1 p.m.

Announcements come as concerns about spread of COVID-19 rise in York, Halton regions
WATCH: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau provides COVID-19 update

WATCH: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau provides COVID-19 update

Village Media will carry the livestream
Ontario reports 712 new COVID cases today

Ontario reports 712 new COVID cases today

The province is also reporting nine more people, including five long-term care residents, have died from COVID-19
Local seniors not letting pandemic slow them down (4 photos)

Local seniors not letting pandemic slow them down (4 photos)

Askennonia continues to offer a wide range of in-person and virtual programming
11 new COVID cases in Simcoe County today, including two in Penetanguishene

11 new COVID cases in Simcoe County today, including two in Penetanguishene

A fifth Simcoe Manor long-term care home resident has died
WATCH: Ford, health minister to hold press conference

WATCH: Ford, health minister to hold press conference

President of the Treasury Board Peter Bethlenfalvy will also take part in this afternoon's announcement