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'More rigorous' COVID screening important to keep schools safe, says Gardner

'More rigorous' COVID screening important to keep schools safe, says Gardner

If even one member of a household has a COVID-19 symptom, everyone now needs to stay home
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WATCH: Ontario preparing to carry out mass vaccine clinics across the province

WATCH: Ontario preparing to carry out mass vaccine clinics across the province

Local health units will lead the programs in every community
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Time-of-use electricity pricing and tiered pricing resume today

Time-of-use electricity pricing and tiered pricing resume today

Fixed-rate pricing has expired across Ontario
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Health unit still assisting Roberta Place to prevent further outbreaks

Health unit still assisting Roberta Place to prevent further outbreaks

Dr. Charles Gardner says public health officials continue to work with staff at Essa Road facility in a 'very co-operative and team-like manner'
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30% increase in cases has Gardner considering lockdown request

30% increase in cases has Gardner considering lockdown request

'Our trajectory is not headed in the right direction … We need to be prepared to go into a shutdown again in the near future,' said Simcoe Muskoka Distrct Health Unit medical officer of health Dr. Charles Gardner
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New COVID case reported at north-end Barrie school, one classroom closed

New COVID case reported at north-end Barrie school, one classroom closed

There are currently 15 active cases in schools across Simcoe County, according to local school boards and the health unit
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Health unit plans to launch community vaccine clinics March 1

Health unit plans to launch community vaccine clinics March 1

Details for booking appointments and specific clinic locations are still to come
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42 Barrie residents among 61 new COVID cases reported in region today

42 Barrie residents among 61 new COVID cases reported in region today

171 local cases have also tested positive for UK variant and an additional 216 cases have screened positive, await confirmatory testing
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County paramedics get a real shot in the arm with access to vaccine

County paramedics get a real shot in the arm with access to vaccine

'I’m relieved that we were all offered this. There were members, local paramedics, who were getting scared,' says union rep
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WATCH: Canada on track to have everyone vaccinated by end of September

WATCH: Canada on track to have everyone vaccinated by end of September

A total of 29 million cumulative doses will be delivered before the end of June, says minister of public services and procurement
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