Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

The outbreak led to seven patient deaths in the Penetanguishene hospital's geriatric unit

There are also 205 local cases have tested positive for the B.1.1.7 variant, which is up by 14 cases since last report

Feds also announce $518M research investment through Canada Foundation for Innovation

Today's report also includes 1,090 recoveries, 17 deaths, and 37 hospitalizations

Maple Grove Public School in city's east end reporting two active COVID-19 cases, with two classroom closures

'We are looking at a very fragile population and they’re being left to their own devices to make arrangements,' says elderly couple's daughter

'My point was to show that the big box stores have no idea what is going on compared to what businesses like mine are doing to prevent transmission,' says Melissa Ferguson

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit's jurisdiction has the highest number of confirmed B.1.1.7 cases in the province

Company official says those cases include five employees at the south-end location and three at the north-end store

Warden asks province to 'focus on finding the proper balance between supporting our economy/businesses and continuing to meaningfully safeguard public health'