A long-term care facility resident in Bracebridge is among today's three new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases reported by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.
A man in his 80s who is a resident at The Pines Long-Term Care Residence in Bracebridge has tested positive for COVID-19 after an outbreak was declared at the home on Aug. 30. The outbreak was declared when one staff member tested positive for the coronavirus. So far, there are two cases associated with the outbreak.
Today's report from the health unit also includes a woman from Bradford West Gwillimbury between 35 and 44 years old, and a woman from Ramara between 18 and 34 years old. The transmission source for both cases is still under investigation. This is the first case reported in Ramara since August 5.
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has now reported a total of 716 coronavirus cases in the region, with 680 of the cases in Simcoe County. Of those, 650 cases are now listed as recovered and 37 people have died. Two people are currently hospitalized in Barrie.
There are 26 cases of COVID in Simcoe County not reported recovered, including 18 in Barrie, three in Bradford, two in New Tecumseth, one in Innisfil, one in Ramara, and one in Essa. There are three active cases currently in Muskoka District.
| Municipality | Total cases** | Recoveries | Deaths | In Hospital | Last case reported | Incidence rate* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrie | 228 | 196 | 14 | 2 | Sept. 1 | 152.7 |
| Bradford W-G | 138 | 123 | 12 | Sept. 3 | 321.2 | |
| New Tecumseth | 87 | 84 | 1 | Sept. 1 | 209.9 | |
| Innisfil | 55 | 54 | Aug. 21 | 137.4 | ||
| Orillia | 19 | 17 | 2 | July 30 | 56.8 | |
| Collingwood | 17 | 17 | Aug. 20 | 70.9 | ||
| Wasaga Beach | 17 | 16 | 1 | Aug. 26 | 73.9 | |
| Clearview | 9 | 8 | 1 | July 27 | 60.9 | |
| Springwater | 15 | 14 | 1 | July 20 | 71.4 | |
| Midland | 12 | 12 | July 24 | 66.9 | ||
| Oro-Medonte | 9 | 7 | 2 | Aug. 4 | 38.6 | |
| Adjala-Tosorontio | 9 | 9 | June 16 | 77.2 | ||
| Essa | 20 | 18 | 1 | Aug. 17 | 79.4 | |
| Ramara | 13 | 12 | Sept. 3 | 125.2 | ||
| Tiny | 7 | 7 | Aug. 28 | not released | ||
| Tay | 9 | 9 | July 23 | not released | ||
| Penetanguishene | 9 | 8 | 1 | Aug. 19 | 92.9 | |
| Severn | 7 | 7 | July 27 | not released |
*Incidence rate is number of cases per 100,000 people in the local population.
** Total cases includes the number of cases currently recovering at home as well as any that have recovered, died, or are in hospital.
