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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

2 new COVID-19 cases in Bradford schools today

2 new COVID-19 cases in Bradford schools today

There are currently 22 active cases of COVID-19 in schools across Simcoe County, according to school boards and the health unit
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WATCH: Ontario preparing to carry out mass vaccine clinics across the province

WATCH: Ontario preparing to carry out mass vaccine clinics across the province

Local health units will lead the programs in every community
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Time-of-use electricity pricing and tiered pricing resume today

Time-of-use electricity pricing and tiered pricing resume today

Fixed-rate pricing has expired across Ontario
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Health unit still assisting Roberta Place to prevent further outbreaks

Health unit still assisting Roberta Place to prevent further outbreaks

Dr. Charles Gardner says public health officials continue to work with staff at Essa Road facility in a 'very co-operative and team-like manner'
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30% increase in cases has Gardner considering lockdown request

30% increase in cases has Gardner considering lockdown request

'Our trajectory is not headed in the right direction … We need to be prepared to go into a shutdown again in the near future,' said Simcoe Muskoka Distrct Health Unit medical officer of health Dr. Charles Gardner
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Outbreak declared at Innisfil school; new COVID cases at Barrie and Bradford schools

Outbreak declared at Innisfil school; new COVID cases at Barrie and Bradford schools

There are currently 15 active COVID-19 cases in schools across Simcoe County, according to local school boards and the health unit
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County paramedics get a real shot in the arm with access to vaccine

County paramedics get a real shot in the arm with access to vaccine

'I’m relieved that we were all offered this. There were members, local paramedics, who were getting scared,' says union rep
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Health unit plans launch of community vaccine clinics March 1

Health unit plans launch of community vaccine clinics March 1

Details for booking appointments and specific clinic locations are still to come
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Bradford woman dies after contracting COVID-19

Bradford woman dies after contracting COVID-19

The health unit also reported 61 new cases in the region today, including 3 in Bradford
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WATCH: Canada on track to have everyone vaccinated by end of September

WATCH: Canada on track to have everyone vaccinated by end of September

A total of 29 million cumulative doses will be delivered before the end of June, says minister of public services and procurement
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