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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Local residents stranded abroad scrambling to find their way home

Local residents stranded abroad scrambling to find their way home

‘This situation changes hourly’; Air Transat announces gradual suspension of flights but will still run repatriation flights to get people home
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Midland's Walmart closed after employee tested for COVID-19 (UPDATE: Store reopened)

Midland's Walmart closed after employee tested for COVID-19 (UPDATE: Store reopened)

Shoppers says it was only a matter of time before the virus struck close to home; 'Honestly, we’re quite nervous about the situation,' says shopper
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Another Simcoe-Muskoka COVID-19 case reported this morning

Another Simcoe-Muskoka COVID-19 case reported this morning

Since Thursday, March 12, there have been four cases in Simcoe-Muskoka, with one confirmed post-mortem in a man who died on March 11 at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) in Barrie.
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Porter suspends all flights until June 1 in response to COVID-19

Porter suspends all flights until June 1 in response to COVID-19

Porter will operate until the end of the week to allow customers to finish trips and make last minute arrangements to get home
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COVID-19: Trump confirms Canada-U.S. border to be closed to non-essential travel

COVID-19: Trump confirms Canada-U.S. border to be closed to non-essential travel

Federal officials said Tuesday there would likely be a temporary exemption for Canadians who winter in the southern U.S. in order to give them time to get home
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During pandemic, 'people feel like they have to do something,' says official

During pandemic, 'people feel like they have to do something,' says official

'We are seeing increased calls of women needing help because the situation at home is escalating,' says women's shelter official
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Update on COVID-19 measures from Tay Township

Update on COVID-19 measures from Tay Township

Attendance at the municipal office for non-essential business is discouraged
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COVID-19: Here's what's still open in Barrie

COVID-19: Here's what's still open in Barrie

Here's where you can get necessary supplies in Barrie
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COVID-19: Here's what's cancelled or closed in Barrie and area

COVID-19: Here's what's cancelled or closed in Barrie and area

A running list of cancellation notices related to COVID-19
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Some important information from MP John Brassard

Some important information from MP John Brassard

'It’s important to remain calm as we work together to contain the spread of COVID-19,' Brassard advises, while providing synopsis of new measures
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