Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

'This is a great benefit to us as it allows for our most vulnerable residents who are unable to get out (to the community clinics) to have access to the vaccine,' says IOOF official

Extra funding to be targeted at First Nations in remote areas

Union president says that while stress levels among staff remains high, he doesn't know of any positive staff cases

Leaders call on the federal government to increase Canada Health Transfer by 13% a year

Today's update includes 1,072 recoveries, 10 deaths, and 47 new hospitalizations

There are also currently active cases linked to Ardagh Bluffs, Steele Street, and Cundles Heights in Barrie

Two staff had positive rapid test results, prompting the home to isolate some residents, though no COVID cases have been confirmed

Barrie chamber notes operating in a modified red zone would allow restaurants, personal services businesses to open with strict protocols

Simcoe North MP says country knows it can't rely on other nations for a steady vaccine suppl. He's also optimistic the latest regional lockdown won't last long

'Local businesses are feeling overwhelmed, and many need help navigating what these restrictions mean and what support is available to them,' says mayor