Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

'We’ve got the tools to be able to proceed and I feel confident that later in the year we’ll be in a much better, safety and happier place,' said Dr. Charles Gardner, medical officer of health for the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

Cruises, concerts, vacations, luxurious mugs of hot chocolate with friends – these were some of the last things you did before pandemic-related shutdowns began

Testing has now confirmed all three variant strains in Simcoe-Muskoka

The new vaccines will be reserved for adults between 60 and 64 years old, and appointments will be made by invitation, so don't call your doctor

There are currently 11,311 active cases of COVID-19 in Ontario

'It’s being shown now, throughout the world, that this type of wastewater data can provide an early warning,' says researcher

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

The region's medical officer of health issued two orders under the Health Protection and Promotion Act to deal with self-isolation of close contacts and screening of those working with vulnerable populations

In addition to more than 200 B.1.1.7 (UK) variant cases confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka, there have also been two cases identified as the P.1 variant that originated in Brazil

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