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Outbreak at Simcoe Manor has claimed three lives, officials say

Outbreak at Simcoe Manor has claimed three lives, officials say

Of 24 resident cases, 17 are asymptomatic, said county official, who said the cause of the outbreak has not yet been determined
New fine is result of people leaving self-isolation with COVID

New fine is result of people leaving self-isolation with COVID

Today's new enforcement order from the Simcoe Muskoka Medical Officer of Health comes after 'frequent enough' instances of people disregarding self-isolation directions from the health unit
Simcoe Muskoka health unit not able to keep up with contact tracing

Simcoe Muskoka health unit not able to keep up with contact tracing

In some cases, the health unit is asking those with COVID to reach out to their own close contacts to let them know they should isolate and get tested
Fines from environmental violations fund vital local projects

Fines from environmental violations fund vital local projects

Residents can apply for financial and technical assistance to help plant trees, restore habitat, reduce agricultural runoff, and protect rivers, lakes and drinking water sources
Local cluster of COVID cases is a wake-up call, says doctor

Local cluster of COVID cases is a wake-up call, says doctor

'It is critically important to keep our guards up, to be mindful of our surroundings, to be mindful of our social interactions,' said Dr. Ian Arra, medical officer of health for Grey-Bruce
Dr. Gardner issues orders to enforce self-isolation rules

Dr. Gardner issues orders to enforce self-isolation rules

Failure to comply with a self-isolation order could mean a fine of up to $5,000 per day
15 new COVID cases in Simcoe County today

15 new COVID cases in Simcoe County today

Nine of today's cases are seniors from New Tecumseth who have contracted the virus due to the outbreak at Simcoe Manor long-term care home
Barrie teacher 'frustrated' with Catholic board's class-size claim

Barrie teacher 'frustrated' with Catholic board's class-size claim

'We’re doing as much as we can to keep (kids) safe, but when there are so many students in a small classroom, there isn’t enough space for them,' says teacher
Trucks will be back for missed recycling/organics

Trucks will be back for missed recycling/organics

Crews didn't make it to every home in Collingwood yesterday to pick up recycling and organics, they'll try to come back on Friday
WATCH: Ontario allots $1.3 billion to enhance COVID-19 testing, contact tracing

WATCH: Ontario allots $1.3 billion to enhance COVID-19 testing, contact tracing

Four million COVID tests have been completed in Ontario since the onset of the pandemic, more than all other provinces combined