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Ontario reports 1,631 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 1,631 new COVID cases Monday

The province has reported 10 deaths, 994 recoveries, and 51 new hospitalizations in today's update
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Retirement home residents celebrate COVID shots with Jell-O shots (4 photos)

Retirement home residents celebrate COVID shots with Jell-O shots (4 photos)

Residents of The Elden in Bradford celebrate getting their second dose of the COVID vaccine
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Ontario reports 1,299 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 1,299 new COVID cases Sunday

Sunday's report includes 1,105 recoveries
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Ontario reports 990 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 990 new COVID cases Saturday

The number of cases is down by 260 cases from Friday's report
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Variant still the wildcard, Gardner says in open letter to Simcoe-Muskoka residents

Variant still the wildcard, Gardner says in open letter to Simcoe-Muskoka residents

'We may see an increase in the incidence of COVID-19 in the weeks to come. And the potential need for further protective measures," warns region's medical officer of health
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Here's what red-control level means for Barrie

Here's what red-control level means for Barrie

Residents still advised to stay home, avoid social gatherings and all travel
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Local business owners, supporters 'ecstatic' with Simcoe-Muskoka's move back to red zone

Local business owners, supporters 'ecstatic' with Simcoe-Muskoka's move back to red zone

'We’re not done yet, as we need to ensure this doesn’t happen again when it isn’t warranted. There needs to be changes to the framework and how it is applied,' says Barrie chamber official
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7 Barrie residents among 29 new COVID cases in region today

7 Barrie residents among 29 new COVID cases in region today

There are also 217 local cases that have tested positive for B.1.1.7 UK variant, which is up by one since last report
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Simcoe Muskoka going back to red zone Monday

Simcoe Muskoka going back to red zone Monday

The lockdown that started Monday will last until Sunday
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WATCH: Two million more COVID-19 vaccines expected to arrive in Ontario before the end of the month

WATCH: Two million more COVID-19 vaccines expected to arrive in Ontario before the end of the month

Province expecting to hit one million vaccine doses administered early next week
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