Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Over the past three weeks, the number of cases in Simcoe Muskoka has increased weekly, with 247 new cases reported by the Health Unit for the week of Oct. 31, an increase that is nearly double the 127 cases reported for the week of Oct. 24

Speak to your primary health care provider, a local pharmacist, or call the Health Unit 'to have your questions answered by professionals — without judgment — and by an individual who has your health top of mind'

'We are implementing these protections as a circuit-breaker, in an effort to interrupt chains of transmission within the community and protect local businesses and workers by — we hope — avoiding any need for more drastic measures.'

Four cases from the Barclay House outbreak are considered resolved

'To not implement a province-wide vaccination policy for all health care workers puts the burden unfairly on employers and imposes a risk of infection on Ontarians receiving health services'

Since the last report, Friday afternoon, four cases are considered to be resolved. The confirmed positive cases have increased by 14. There are 42 active cases in North Bay–Parry Sound.

The outbreak has reached 28 residents and two staff members

It brings the active case count to 30

'Ford’s decision does not change anything with our NBRHC Vaccine Policy — in accordance with Directive #6, our policy remains in place'

This requirement will not apply to patients -- and no patients will be denied care or service due to their vaccination status says a news release