The region's health unit has reported zero new COVID-19 cases in Simcoe-Muskoka today.
This is the first time since Aug. 14 the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has confirmed a case-free day.
Overall, the region is on an “upward trajectory” when it comes to COVID-19 cases, as the area medical officer of health Dr. Charles Gardner noted during Tuesday's media briefing.
There have been 25 new cases confirmed since Aug. 25.
"I think it's worth noting this is a very substantial increase in our case count," said Gardner. "We haven't had a weekly increase of this magnitude since June 21."
Gardner said the health unit has investigated four "family clusters" in Barrie recently, all leading to lab-confirmed cases of COVID.
“People need to be very careful, even with family members,” said Gardner. “People need to stick to their social circles. … I know it’s completely contrary to people’s nature.”
There are currently two long-term care outbreaks in the region, including Mill Creek Care Centre in Barrie (declared Aug. 24) and The Pines Long-Term Care Residence in Bracebridge (declared Aug. 30). For both outbreaks, there is a single staff case confirmed and no other tests have come back with positive results.
The Mill Creek outbreak is reported on the second floor of the south-end facility and all staff and residents have been tested with negative results.
Though there are no new cases confirmed today, one more person has been hospitalized in Barrie with COVID-19. There are now two people hospitalized in Barrie with the coronavirus.
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has now reported a total of 713 coronavirus cases in the region, with 678 of the cases in Simcoe County. Of those, 645 cases are now listed as recovered and 37 people have died.
There are 29 cases of COVID in Simcoe County not reported recovered, including 22 in Barrie, three in Bradford, two in New Tecumseth, one in Innisfil, and one in Essa.
| Municipality | Total cases** | Recoveries | Deaths | In Hospital | Last case reported | Incidence rate* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrie | 228 | 192 | 14 | 2 | Sept. 1 | 152.7 |
| Bradford W-G | 137 | 122 | 12 | Aug. 28 | 321.2 | |
| New Tecumseth | 87 | 84 | 1 | Sept. 1 | 209.9 | |
| Innisfil | 55 | 54 | Aug. 21 | 137.4 | ||
| Orillia | 19 | 17 | 2 | July 30 | 56.8 | |
| Collingwood | 17 | 17 | Aug. 20 | 70.9 | ||
| Wasaga Beach | 17 | 16 | 1 | Aug. 26 | 73.9 | |
| Clearview | 9 | 8 | 1 | July 27 | 60.9 | |
| Springwater | 15 | 14 | 1 | July 20 | 71.4 | |
| Midland | 12 | 12 | July 24 | 66.9 | ||
| Oro-Medonte | 9 | 7 | 2 | Aug. 4 | 38.6 | |
| Adjala-Tosorontio | 9 | 9 | June 16 | 77.2 | ||
| Essa | 20 | 18 | 1 | Aug. 17 | 79.4 | |
| Ramara | 12 | 12 | Aug. 5 | 115.6 | ||
| Tiny | 7 | 7 | Aug. 28 | not released | ||
| Tay | 9 | 9 | July 23 | not released | ||
| Penetanguishene | 9 | 8 | 1 | Aug. 19 | 92.9 | |
| Severn | 7 | 7 | July 27 | not released |
*Incidence rate is number of cases per 100,000 people in the local population.
** Total cases includes the number of cases currently recovering at home as well as any that have recovered, died, or are in hospital.
