by Trina Berlo | Mar 18, 2020 | News
County of Simcoe Warden George Cornell has declared an emergency as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic developments in the region. Declaring an emergency affords the County additional powers to protect the health and safety of all individuals, families and businesses...
by Trina Berlo | Mar 17, 2020 | News
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has received notification that the death of an individual at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) in Barrie was potentially related to COVID-19. The individual, a man in his 70s, was under investigation by the...
by Trina Berlo | Mar 17, 2020 | News
Due to concerns surrounding COVID-19, the Township of Clearview is taking precautions to help protect vulnerable residents and limit the transmission of the virus. To maintain social distancing and minimize the spread of this virus all Township of Clearview facilities...
by Trina Berlo | Mar 17, 2020 | News
As of March 16, Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) has no confirmed COVID-19 cases. CGMH Management and Medical Staff continue to work to ensure they are prepared to accept and safely treat COVID-19 patients when they present in Collingwood. As is the...
by Trina Berlo | Mar 15, 2020 | News
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is following up with known contacts of a two new confirmed cases of COVID-19. The region’s first case was identified at a press conference on Thursday. “Our infectious and communicable diseases team is...
by Trina Berlo | Mar 13, 2020 | News
People are taking to heart recommendations from health professional to stock up on supplies in preparation for the possible spread of COVID-19. Health Units have recommended people gradually build up a two-week supply of household items, including hygiene products. As...
