Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Hannah Abrahamse, 20, was diagnosed April 7; 'We need to be ... testing as many people as possible,' she says

'COVID-19, unfortunately, is putting many things on hold, including a number of pressing issues. However, I recognize the reality,' says mayor

Barrie man in his 60s who acquired the virus through community transmission has recovered, the health unit reports

Sales of the rain barrels normally exceed 1,000 units annually for the one-day event, which had been scheduled for May 23

Simcoe Muskoka's case rate based on population is lower than the provincial average

'Since we do so little testing, we cannot be doing a good job of chasing the contacts of positive cases'

There are 129 cases confirmed and seven deaths linked to the virus in Simcoe County, plus 12 cases and one death in Muskoka

Penetanguishene company hoping to stimulate economic activity in the manufacturing sector in North Simcoe

'We're seeing community transmission becoming more and more of an issue,' says medical officer of health for Simcoe-Muskoka

Three fatalities include man in his 70s from Oro-Medonte, a man in his 90s in Bradford West Gwillimbury, and a man in his 80s from Muskoka Lakes