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WATCH: Ford joined by Chief Medical Officer of Health for today's announcement

WATCH: Ford joined by Chief Medical Officer of Health for today's announcement

Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, will also be in attendance
ONTARIO: New modelling forecasts 1,000 COVID cases per day next month

ONTARIO: New modelling forecasts 1,000 COVID cases per day next month

The new report looks at what a second wave of COVID-19 could mean for Ontario
Ontario confirms 625 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 625 new COVID cases today

There are currently 4,955 active cases of COVID-19 in Ontario
Doctor urges car-rally attendees to self-monitor for COVID symptoms

Doctor urges car-rally attendees to self-monitor for COVID symptoms

Police issued 11 tickets related to breaches of the province's gathering limits during the 'unsanctioned car takeover'
New restrictions on closing time 'killed the dream a little bit,' says Barrie bar owner

New restrictions on closing time 'killed the dream a little bit,' says Barrie bar owner

Province now prohibiting alcohol from being sold after 11 p.m.; Dustin Leigh says no notice was given on change in regulations
COVID testing staff at new Barrie location won't be handcuffed by weather

COVID testing staff at new Barrie location won't be handcuffed by weather

COVID testing clinic staff expected to hit the 25,000 mark for number of patients swabbed in the coming days
Nearly 300 people isolating due to school cases in Simcoe-Muskoka

Nearly 300 people isolating due to school cases in Simcoe-Muskoka

Health unit has contacted individuals who had 'high-risk exposure' to school-related cases to inform them they should self-isolate for 14 days
Five new COVID cases confirmed in Barrie today

Five new COVID cases confirmed in Barrie today

Health unit reporting 13 new cases in Simcoe-Muskoka, including 12 in Simcoe County; An outbreak has also been declared at IOOF facility in Barrie
WATCH: Friends, family can be designated LTC essential caregivers, Ford announced

WATCH: Friends, family can be designated LTC essential caregivers, Ford announced

As of Monday, visitors will be restricted to staff, essential visitors, and essential caregivers only in regions identified as high risk
Ontario confirms 554 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 554 new COVID cases today

The province has also reported four more deaths related to the coronavirus