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COVID-19 confirmed cause of death in RVH case

COVID-19 confirmed cause of death in RVH case

The man died March 11, and a post-mortem test confirmed COVID-19 on March 17. Today a coroner's report confirmed the virus was the cause of death
What is the benefit of a municipality declaring an emergency?

What is the benefit of a municipality declaring an emergency?

County of Simcoe and Tiny Township have declared emergencies; 'There were some concerns that members of the community were not really taking this seriously'
UPDATE: 17 presumptive COVID-19 cases in Simcoe-Muskoka region, says health unit

UPDATE: 17 presumptive COVID-19 cases in Simcoe-Muskoka region, says health unit

The province is reporting 43 confirmed positive cases in Ontario this morning and 21 of them do not include location
An important message from the mayor

An important message from the mayor

The latest from Bradford Mayor Rob Keffer on COVID-19. Among the updates are a grace period for water/wastewater utility bill payments
Latest COVID-19 case in region found at Orillia hospital

Latest COVID-19 case in region found at Orillia hospital

The man was at Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital March 16 for the test and is now self-isolating
Local residents stranded abroad scrambling to find their way home

Local residents stranded abroad scrambling to find their way home

‘This situation changes hourly’; Air Transat announces gradual suspension of flights but will still run repatriation flights to get people home
Local businesses, community unite to stock single mom's pantry

Local businesses, community unite to stock single mom's pantry

Community comes together to help single mother out with groceries and rent for the next month; 'I was just blown away,' said Local DJ Jackie Kozak
Innisfil launches website to help community stay connected during pandemic

Innisfil launches website to help community stay connected during pandemic

'Help us stay connected by sharing your stories and photos online. We’re asking all residents to get involved safely,' says Innisfil mayor
Porter suspends all flights until June 1 in response to COVID-19

Porter suspends all flights until June 1 in response to COVID-19

Porter will operate until the end of the week to allow customers to finish trips and make last minute arrangements to get home
COVID-19: Trump confirms Canada-U.S. border to be closed to non-essential travel

COVID-19: Trump confirms Canada-U.S. border to be closed to non-essential travel

Federal officials said Tuesday there would likely be a temporary exemption for Canadians who winter in the southern U.S. in order to give them time to get home