Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Barrie News and Information

Oro-Medonte company lands $2.9M in funding for expansion plans

Cash will be used to expand Molded Precision Components' production facility by 45,000 square feet, purchase new systems

Jul 15, 2020 12:45 PM Read more >

Ontario confirms 102 new COVID cases today

There are now 1,400 active lab-confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Ontario

Jul 15, 2020 10:44 AM Read more >

Four new COVID cases in county today, including one in Barrie

Other new cases are being reported in Bradford, Penetanguishene, and Innisfil

Jul 14, 2020 1:18 PM Read more >

Ontario confirms 111 new cases of COVID-19 today

This is the lowest number of new cases reported in July so far

Jul 14, 2020 10:51 AM Read more >

Top doc says masks here to stay through 2021

Masks will be necessary COVID-19 precautions until a vaccine is distributed to the masses, says Dr. Charles Gardner

Jul 14, 2020 7:30 AM Read more >

Stage 3 limits still handcuff Barrie restaurant owner

Province allowing up to 50 people for indoor gatherings and events, but that's a little more than 10% of the seating capacity at Donaleigh's

Jul 13, 2020 7:00 PM Read more >

Long-term care facilities need to be overhauled, says carpenters' council

Facilities need room renovations, upgraded building systems to control infection spread

Jul 13, 2020 6:30 PM Read more >

Stage 3: What can open, what can't

Playgrounds, libraries, gyms can all reopen with some restrictions

Jul 13, 2020 4:30 PM Read more >

Phase 3 openings make masks vital, says region's top doc

'Our strongest argument is that we are opening up the economy … as we lift restrictions, there are more opportunities for transmission,' says official

Jul 13, 2020 1:47 PM Read more >

WATCH: Most of the province to enter Phase 3 on Friday

New limits allow up to 100 people to gather outdoors and up to 50 indoors in regions entering Phase 3

Jul 13, 2020 1:18 PM Read more >

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