Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Health unit's vaccine waitlist is full, but added supply would open up more appointments for seniors and health-care workers

One of the orders requires active screening for all workers providing care and service to seniors and other populations at higher risk of hospitalization and/or death

There have also been two cases in Simcoe-Muskoka of the P.1 Brazilian variant; 'Basically, what we're seeing is the variant cases taking over and dominating,' says Gardner

'Our top priority is to get you your shot as soon as possible'

The province has also reported six deaths, 972 recoveries, and 44 new hospitalizations in today's update

One classroom has been closed at the Mapleton Avenue high school in south-end Barrie

'Whatever part the private sector can play in making that happen quicker and efficiently is what we’ve come to offer,' says chamber official

There are also 225 local cases that have tested positive for the B.1.1.7 UK variant, which is up by eight since the last report

Affected Barrie schools include West Bayfield, Andrew Hunter, and The Good Shepherd

Peer support line sends immediate help if people are using drugs alone an things take a bad turn