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County, partners launch COVID-19 impact study for businesses

County, partners launch COVID-19 impact study for businesses

'We want our businesses and residents to know that we are here for you and working to identify responsible opportunities to assist and support you,' says warden
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Mayor Keffer declares state of emergency in Bradford West Gwillimbury

Mayor Keffer declares state of emergency in Bradford West Gwillimbury

Bradford West Gwillimbury declares emergency due to COVID-19
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There are definitely more than 10 cases in the region, says health unit's lead doctor

There are definitely more than 10 cases in the region, says health unit's lead doctor

Health Unit urges residents to stay home and understand it's probably already being transmitted in the community
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BREAKING: Premier doesn't think students will go back to school on April 6

BREAKING: Premier doesn't think students will go back to school on April 6

Ford made the statement during a press conference this afternoon
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A letter to the residents of York-Simcoe from MPP Caroline Mulroney

A letter to the residents of York-Simcoe from MPP Caroline Mulroney

'As a community, your response to the COVID-19 pandemic is without a doubt, nothing short of exemplary, and I am proud to represent you'
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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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Mulroney calling upon the business community to support Ontario’s COVID-19 Crisis Response

Mulroney calling upon the business community to support Ontario’s COVID-19 Crisis Response

MPP Caroline Mulroney seeks support from the York-Simcoe business community during global pandemic
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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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