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'Won't be gathering for Thanksgiving:' Trudeau says COVID-19 2nd wave underway

'Won't be gathering for Thanksgiving:' Trudeau says COVID-19 2nd wave underway

"We're on the brink of a fall that could be much worse than the spring," Trudeau said in yesterday's address to the nation
Simcoe region pharmacies not included in first phase of COVID-19 testing

Simcoe region pharmacies not included in first phase of COVID-19 testing

Up to 60 pharmacies in Toronto, Ottawa regions to offer testing Friday, with more to be announced in coming weeks
Health unit reports a dozen new COVID cases in the region today

Health unit reports a dozen new COVID cases in the region today

An Innisfil man and woman are the only two positive cases reported in Simcoe County today
Ontario confirms 335 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 335 new COVID cases today

The province has also confirmed three new deaths today
One new COVID case confirmed in Bradford today

One new COVID case confirmed in Bradford today

A case reported in Barrie last week has been moved to Bradford
Ontario confirms 478 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 478 new COVID cases today

The province has not reported daily cases so high since May 8
Ontario to announce fall COVID-19 plan today

Ontario to announce fall COVID-19 plan today

Ford has promised an updated fall preparedness strategy but pressure to release the document has intensified as daily case rates have steadily increased in recent weeks
At what point would health unit consider closing a school due to COVID?

At what point would health unit consider closing a school due to COVID?

‘We would need to look at the pattern of cases,’ says Dr. Colin Lee, an infectious disease specialist and associate medical officer of health for the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
With four COVID cases confirmed in county schools, some changes coming

With four COVID cases confirmed in county schools, some changes coming

Secondary students attending Catholic schools will no longer be able to leave for lunch as of Sept. 22
15 new COVID cases, including three youth under 18, in Simcoe-Muskoka today

15 new COVID cases, including three youth under 18, in Simcoe-Muskoka today

One new case confirmed in a Wasaga Beach resident