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Three new COVID cases in Simcoe County today

Three new COVID cases in Simcoe County today

Two of the cases are in Barrie, one is in New Tecumseth
Restrictions for restaurants, strip clubs tightened as COVID-19 cases rise

Restrictions for restaurants, strip clubs tightened as COVID-19 cases rise

The changes take effect Saturday
Honda continues to support Stevenson Memorial Hospital throughout pandemic

Honda continues to support Stevenson Memorial Hospital throughout pandemic

Honda Canada Foundation provided PPE supplies and more during the initial stages of the pandemic
190 days, 190 letters: Man showers wife with love letters during COVID separation

190 days, 190 letters: Man showers wife with love letters during COVID separation

‘If you only remember one thing – remember that I love you very much for over 48 years now,’ wrote Brian Barnes to his wife Joanne, who lives at IOOF in Barrie
Ontario reports 409 new COVID cases again today

Ontario reports 409 new COVID cases again today

Half of today's cases came from Toronto Public Health
Gardner supports prioritized COVID testing for those most likely to test positive

Gardner supports prioritized COVID testing for those most likely to test positive

'We need to make sure those who are at the highest risk of having a positive test result get access to assessments,' says region's medical officer of health
It's Legion Week in Ontario

It's Legion Week in Ontario

Thanks to COVID-19, this year's poppy campaign and Remembrance Day ceremonies will look slightly different
Seven new COVID cases confirmed in Simcoe County today

Seven new COVID cases confirmed in Simcoe County today

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has confirmed seven new COVID cases in Simcoe County today
Ontario changes COVID-19 testing guidance, shifts focus to symptomatic testing

Ontario changes COVID-19 testing guidance, shifts focus to symptomatic testing

Previously, the government had encouraged anyone who wanted to get a COVID-19 test to get one
Ontario confirms 409 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 409 new COVID cases today

There are currently more than 50,000 tests awaiting results in the province