Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Barrie News and Information

Health unit 'very concerned' about COVID trajectory in the area

According to new monitoring dashboard launched by health unit, two of four indicators are in the red zone and trending in wrong direction

Oct 13, 2020 5:45 PM Read more >

County council hears how infection prevention, control could change at long-term care homes

Recommendations must be acted upon quickly and not 'sit in limbo as other recommendations have,' says board of health chair

Oct 13, 2020 5:00 PM Read more >

Trick-or-treating trickier but possible in 2020, says health unit

Consider tongs for handing out candy, add a cloth mask to your costume, and keep your distance, advises the region's medical officer of health

Oct 13, 2020 4:00 PM Read more >

16 Barrie residents among new COVID cases reported today

There are also three new cases in Innisfil that are among the 53 announced today in Simcoe County

Oct 13, 2020 1:34 PM Read more >

RVH to temporarily manage Simcoe Manor following provincial order

'Our government's top priority is to keep Ontarians safe, especially our long-term care home residents who are most vulnerable,' says Minister of Long-Term Care

Oct 13, 2020 1:02 PM Read more >

WATCH: Ford releases details on funding for restaurants, businesses impacted by COVID-19

Today's announcement comes after three COVID-19 hotspots reverted to a modified Stage 2

Oct 13, 2020 12:30 PM Read more >

WATCH: Rapid COVID-19 tests coming to provinces, territories 'shortly'

The prime minister confirmed today that the federal government is continuing to provide surge support on processing tests and boosting testing capacity in response to COVID-19

Oct 13, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >