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Provincial COVID-19 cases top 500 now, one more confirmed in Simcoe-Muskoka

Provincial COVID-19 cases top 500 now, one more confirmed in Simcoe-Muskoka

There have been six Ontario deaths linked to COVID-19, three of which were attributed to close contact or community transmission
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Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit reports death related to COVID-19

Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit reports death related to COVID-19

Medical Officer of Health for the unit says this highlights that there is now community transmission of COVID-19 in the area
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COVID-19 toll on county's paramedics, long-term care staff 'concerning.' Here's how you can help

COVID-19 toll on county's paramedics, long-term care staff 'concerning.' Here's how you can help

'Please do not call 911 if your desire is to have paramedics give you a swab test for COVID-19,' urged Jane Sinclair, general manager of health and emergency services for Simcoe County
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Collingwood residents make noise for front line workers (Video)

Collingwood residents make noise for front line workers (Video)

Pots, spoons and a Swiss cowbell clang and bang every night on this Collingwood street
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Drive Test Centres, Travel Point locations close amid COVID-19 fears

Drive Test Centres, Travel Point locations close amid COVID-19 fears

Drivers assured they will not lose licenses or test fees. Fail to keep appointment fees waived
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Markham senior dies, marking York Region's first COVID-19 death

Markham senior dies, marking York Region's first COVID-19 death

Additionally, a COVID-19 outbreak at a Markham seniors’ home indicates local transmission occurring in region, medical officer of health advises
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Collingwood homeless moved from temporary shelter to motel rooms

Collingwood homeless moved from temporary shelter to motel rooms

Concerns about the need to observe social distancing prompted the move
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COVID-19: Here's the situation in Collingwood today

COVID-19: Here's the situation in Collingwood today

Yesterday brought news of a community-acquired infection and a second death in the region
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Ontario reporting 47 new COVID-19 cases, but few details on cases so far

Ontario reporting 47 new COVID-19 cases, but few details on cases so far

The province has provided a few details on seven of the cases, but the other 40 have no identifying information such as age, gender, and applicable health unit
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UPDATE: Second COVID-19 death confirmed in Barrie, health workers exposed

UPDATE: Second COVID-19 death confirmed in Barrie, health workers exposed

There is now also evidence of community spread
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