Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Barrie News and Information

Public board confirms COVID case at Pine River in Angus

One classroom has been closed, but the school remains open

Oct 8, 2020 5:47 PM Read more >

Following advice, rules is key to curb COVID transmission, says Gardner

You can have up to ten people in your house for Thanksgiving, but official is advising you limit any dining company – in or out – to those in your household

Oct 8, 2020 4:45 PM Read more >

'Very serious situation' worsens at Simcoe Manor

Another senior has died and 26 residents and 16 staff have now tested positive for COVID-19; 'We knew our homes were vulnerable,' official says

Oct 8, 2020 4:15 PM Read more >

Barrie boy and 3 adults among 19 new COVID cases in Simcoe County today

The region's health unit has now reported more than 1,000 COVID-19 cases since March, 339 of which have been Barrie residents

Oct 8, 2020 1:27 PM Read more >

Ontario confirms 797 new COVID cases today

This is the highest number of cases reported in a single day by Public Health Ontario

Oct 8, 2020 10:44 AM Read more >

Catholic board confirms COVID case at St. Bernadette in Barrie

No classrooms have been closed, and the school remains open

Oct 8, 2020 9:58 AM Read more >

Another outbreak declared at Bradford Valley Care Community

An employee tested positive as part of routine testing conducted at the residence; 12 residents died in a previous outbreak at the facility

Oct 7, 2020 8:49 PM Read more >

Noise complaints lead to reopening act charges in Adjala-Tosorontio

OPP officers responded to early-morning calls on back-to-back days at the same address

Oct 7, 2020 4:52 PM Read more >

Two more COVID-19 positive cases confirmed at Simcoe Manor

Total cases at long-term care home hits 26 residents and seven staff; 'We’re hopeful we’ve now peaked and will now be more stable in terms of our outbreak status,' official says

Oct 7, 2020 4:00 PM Read more >