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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Top doc says second wave is here; prioritized testing needed

Top doc says second wave is here; prioritized testing needed

'We need to make sure those who are at the highest risk of having a positive test result get access to assessments,' says region's medical officer of health
All residents, staff at Leacock Lodge test negative for COVID

All residents, staff at Leacock Lodge test negative for COVID

Staff member tested positive Sept. 17, remains in isolation; The facility remains in an 'outbreak' for 14 days after most recent positive case
How will the Catholic board spend $5.1M from province on back-to-school?

How will the Catholic board spend $5.1M from province on back-to-school?

During Wednesday’s board meeting, trustees received funding breakdown on how provincial dollars will be spent, once they are received
Reducing class sizes to 15 students not on the table for public board

Reducing class sizes to 15 students not on the table for public board

'I am extremely concerned with... class sizes,' says parent, adding 'we need to do better to protect our children'
Five new COVID cases confirmed in Barrie today

Five new COVID cases confirmed in Barrie today

Local cases include a young girl and four men; Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit reporting seven new cases in the region
Museum staff look for ways to share history and stories safely

Museum staff look for ways to share history and stories safely

Midhurst facility open now by appointment; Bookings can be made in half-hour increments between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Ontario changes COVID-19 testing guidance, shifts focus to symptomatic testing

Ontario changes COVID-19 testing guidance, shifts focus to symptomatic testing

Previously, the government had encouraged anyone who wanted to get a COVID-19 test to get one
Ontario confirms 409 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 409 new COVID cases today

There are currently more than 50,000 tests awaiting results in the province
Oro-Medonte company nets national honour for pandemic work

Oro-Medonte company nets national honour for pandemic work

'We are very proud and delighted to be recognized on a national platform for our response to the COVID-19 Pandemic,' said MPC official
Parent presses province for answers on school-bus cleaning during COVID

Parent presses province for answers on school-bus cleaning during COVID

‘Two cleanings per day is not safe enough for our children,’ says Innisfil parent