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Two more positive COVID-19 cases in Simcoe-Muskoka

Two more positive COVID-19 cases in Simcoe-Muskoka

One case was hospitalized
Craigleith Ski Club closing at end of day

Craigleith Ski Club closing at end of day

Craigleith Ski Club closing today at 3:30 p.m. According to the Club's Facebook page, skiing will continue today with lifts operating to 3:30 p.m.
YMCAs in Simcoe, Muskoka now closed

YMCAs in Simcoe, Muskoka now closed

Fitness and aquatic centres in Simcoe, Muskoka, and Parry Sound are closed until April 6
Blue Mountain closing tomorrow, cancelling reservations

Blue Mountain closing tomorrow, cancelling reservations

The resort will be closed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Italian with Collingwood family warns residents to stay in their homes

Italian with Collingwood family warns residents to stay in their homes

Lockdowns work if people take heed, says Masina Abate, an ESL teacher living in Italy's red zone
Health unit bracing for more COVID-19 cases 'in the near future'

Health unit bracing for more COVID-19 cases 'in the near future'

'We have the one, but as time progresses, it is likely we will see more in our region,' says official; Assessment centre expected to open in Barrie soon
Paramedic chief looking at expanding shift coverage for COVID-19

Paramedic chief looking at expanding shift coverage for COVID-19

'We had to expect this would happen eventually, and with a case being identified here in the county, it brings a bit more realism to the entire situation,' says Andrew Robert
Beaver Valley Ski Club member positive for COVID-19

Beaver Valley Ski Club member positive for COVID-19

A letter went out to members announcing the club's closure for the season effective immediately
Grey County not allowing non-essential visitors in long-term care homes

Grey County not allowing non-essential visitors in long-term care homes

The ministry is identifying essential visitors as those who have a resident who is dying or very ill.
All Anglican church services across Ontario cancelled until further notice

All Anglican church services across Ontario cancelled until further notice

Diocese of Ontario announces the decision to address COVID-19 concerns