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• Extreme cold expected for Simcoe Muskoka overnight and into Feb. 4

  Feb 02, 2023
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA — An extreme cold warning has been issued by Environment Canada for Simcoe and Muskoka for Feb. 2 to 4.
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• Health unit to begin secondary school-based catch-up clinics for routine immunizations

  Jan 31, 2023
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – To help students get caught up on the routine and required immunizations that were missed during the pandemic, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is partnering with local school boards to offer school-based immunization clinics at Simcoe Muskoka secondary schools during February and March.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics in Simcoe Muskoka Jan. 30 to Feb. 6

  Jan 30, 2023
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit continues to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Jan. 30 to Feb. 6.
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• Health unit enforcement blitz aims to reduce youth access to illegal tobacco, vapour products

  Jan 26, 2023
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is launching an eight-week Tobacco and Vapour Product Retailer education and enforcement campaign next week.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics in Simcoe Muskoka Jan. 25 to 30

  Jan 23, 2023
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit continues to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Jan. 25 to 30.
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• Health unit shares tips to stay active, healthy and safe this winter

  Jan 17, 2023
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Physical activity keeps the body strong and healthy and can improve mental health.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics in Simcoe Muskoka Jan. 16 to Jan. 22

  Jan 16, 2023
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit continues to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Jan. 16 to 22.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics in Simcoe Muskoka Jan. 9 to Jan. 16

  Jan 09, 2023
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit continues to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Jan. 9 to 16.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics in Simcoe Muskoka Jan. 3 to Jan. 9

  Jan 03, 2023
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit continues to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Jan.3 to 9.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics in Simcoe Muskoka Dec. 28 to Jan. 2

  Dec 28, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka
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• SMDHU COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Barrie relocating to 29 Sperling Dr. on Jan. 9

  Dec 22, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As of Monday, Jan. 9, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s (SMDHU) COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Georgian Mall in Barrie will relocate and operate at 29 Sperling Dr.
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• Health unit offering secondary school-based catch-up clinics for routine immunizations

  Dec 20, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – During the pandemic, many high school students were unable to receive their routine and required immunizations.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics in Simcoe Muskoka Dec. 19 to 28

  Dec 19, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Dec. 19 to 28.
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• Blue-green algae bloom advisories lifted for waterways in Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka

  Dec 15, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has lifted the advisories where blue-green algae blooms were detected earlier this year for the following waterways in Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics in Simcoe Muskoka Dec. 12 to 19

  Dec 12, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Dec. 12 to 19.
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• Local COVID-19 Community Risk Level moves from moderate to high

  Dec 09, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As of Thursday, December 8, 2022, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has moved the region’s current overall COVID-19 Community Risk Level from moderate to high as the virus continues to circulate within the community.
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• Health unit shares tips for a safer and healthier holiday season

  Dec 05, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The holiday season has officially begun but it doesn’t have to be a vacation from maintaining your health and well-being.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics in Simcoe Muskoka Nov. 28 to Dec. 4

  Nov 28, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Nov. 28 to Dec. 4.
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• November is Fall Prevention Month

  Nov 22, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – November is Fall Prevention Month, and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reminding the public that the risk for falling can increase with age and declining health, but steps can be taken to prevent falls.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics in Simcoe Muskoka Nov. 21 to 28

  Nov 21, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Nov. 21 to 28.
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• Health unit strongly recommends using layers of protection against respiratory illness

  Nov 16, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – With the cooler weather upon us, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health (SMDHU) is seeing higher and earlier than normal rates of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza in our communities, in addition to the ongoing spread of COVID-19 infection.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics in Simcoe Muskoka Nov. 14 to 21

  Nov 14, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Nov. 14 to 21.
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• Blue-green algae bloom advisory for Muldrew Lake in Gravenhurst

  Nov 10, 2022
  
  
  
  DISTRICT OF MUSKOKA - Residents and visitors to Middle Muldrew Lake in the Town of Gravenhurst are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom.
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• Blue-green algae bloom advisory for Smith’s Bay in City of Orillia

  Nov 10, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE COUNTY - Residents and visitors to Smith’s Bay in the City of Orillia are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom.
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• Health unit concludes investigation into Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Orillia

  Nov 08, 2022
  
  
  
  For immediate release (Nov. 8, 2022) – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s (SMDHU) investigation announced on Oct. 7 into a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Orillia is now concluded and the outbreak is declared over.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics in Simcoe Muskoka Nov. 7 to 14

  Nov 07, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Nov. 7 to 14
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• Health unit urges residents to get their annual flu shot this season

  Nov 01, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Flu season has arrived, and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is strongly urging residents to get the influenza vaccine to best protect themselves, their families, the community, and the health care system this fall and winter.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics in Simcoe Muskoka Oct. 31 to Nov. 7

  Oct 31, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Oct. 31 to Nov. 7.
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• Blue-green algae bloom advisory for Leonard Lake in the Township of Muskoka Lakes

  Oct 28, 2022
  
  
  
  TOWNSHIP OF MUSKOKA LAKE - Residents and visitors to the Township of Muskoka Lakes are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom impacting the northwest shoreline of Leonard Lake.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics in Simcoe Muskoka Oct. 24 to Oct. 31

  Oct 24, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Oct 24 to Oct. 31.
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• Local COVID-19 Community Risk Level moves from moderate to high

  Oct 21, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As of Thursday, October 20, 2022, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has moved the region’s current overall COVID-19 Community Risk Level from moderate to high as the virus continues to circulate within the community.
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• Low-cost clinics help pet owners do their part to prevent rabies

  Oct 19, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE COUNTY – The annual series of low-cost rabies clinics continues across Simcoe County until Oct. 29. The clinics provide an affordable way to get rabies shots for dogs and cats over three months old.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics in Simcoe Muskoka Oct.17 to Oct. 24

  Oct 17, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Oct 17 to Oct. 24.
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• Blue-green algae bloom advisory for Mary Lake in Town of Huntsville

  Oct 13, 2022
  
  
  
  Town of Huntsville- Residents and visitors to Mary Lake, Town of Huntsville are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom impacting the northwest shoreline of Mary Lake.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics in Simcoe Muskoka Oct.11 to Oct. 17

  Oct 11, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Oct 11 to Oct. 17.
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• Health unit investigating cluster of Legionnaires’ disease in Orillia

  Oct 07, 2022
  
  
  
  ORILLIA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is currently investigating a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases in the Orillia area. Nineteen cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been confirmed in individuals who reside in or have visited the City of Orillia in recent weeks.
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• Health unit offers breastfeeding support to parents

  Oct 05, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – This week marks National Breastfeeding Week in Canada, an annual celebration observed from Oct. 1 to 7 with an aim to raise awareness and celebrate the key role breastfeeding plays in the healthy growth and development of infants and young children.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics in Simcoe Muskoka Oct.3 to Oct. 11

  Oct 03, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Oct 3 to Oct. 11.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics in Simcoe Muskoka Sept. 26 to Oct.2

  Sep 26, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Sept. 26 to Oct. 2.
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• Health unit launches weekly update on local COVID-19 Community Risk Level

  Sep 23, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has developed a new way to communicate the current level of risk of COVID-19 in our communities and how individuals can best protect themselves and others from transmission and severe illness due to COVID-19.
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• Low-cost rabies clinics return to Simcoe County

  Sep 21, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Low-cost rabies clinics, an affordable way to get rabies shots for dogs and cats over three months old, are available again this year in Simcoe County.
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• Blue-green algae bloom advisory for Bass Lake in Township of Muskoka Lakes

  Sep 20, 2022
  
  
  
  Township of Muskoka Lakes - Residents and visitors to Bass Lake, MacTier, Township of Muskoka Lakes are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics in Simcoe Muskoka Sept. 20 to 26

  Sep 20, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Sept. 20 to 26 at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka.
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• Health unit resumes 2022-2023 school-based immunization program

  Sep 14, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Beginning September 2022, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) in partnership with local school boards, will resume offering school-based clinics for routine immunizations for Hepatitis B, Meningococcal Conjugate (Men-C-ACYW) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV-9).
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• Bivalent COVID-19 booster available by appointment for those eligible

  Sep 13, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is now offering the bivalent COVID-19 booster to priority groups who are at greatest risk of hospitalization, severe illness or death from COVID-19 infection, including people aged 70 years and older and long-term care residents.
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• Blue-green algae bloom advisory for Penetang Harbour in Town of Penetanguishene

  Sep 09, 2022
  
  
  
  Town of Penetanguishene - Residents and visitors to Penetang Harbour, Town of Penetanguishene are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom impacting the west shoreline in the area of Military Road and Champlain Road.
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• Blue-green algae bloom advisory for Lake St. George in Township of Severn

  Sep 06, 2022
  
  
  
  Township of Severn - Residents and visitors to Lake St George, Township of Severn are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics in Simcoe Muskoka Sept.6 to Sept. 11

  Sep 06, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Sept.6 to Sept. 11.
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• Blue-green algae bloom advisory for Three Mile Lake in Township of Muskoka Lakes

  Sep 02, 2022
  
  
  
  Township of Muskoka Lakes - Residents and visitors to Three Mile Lake, Township of Muskoka Lakes are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom impacting all of Three Mile Lake and Hammell’s Bay, Township of Muskoka Lakes.
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• SMDHU COVID-19 vaccination clinic moves location in Georgian Mall

  Sep 02, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As of Wednesday, Sept.7 the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s (SMDHU) COVID-19 vaccination clinic located at Georgian Mall, 509 Bayfield St. (lower level) in Barrie, will begin operating from a new location on the upper level of the mall, close to the Hudson’s Bay department store.
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• Blue-green algae bloom advisory for Three Mile Lake in Township of Muskoka Lakes

  Aug 29, 2022
  
  
  
  TOWNSHIP OF MUSKOKA LAKES - Residents and visitors to Three Mile Lake, Utterson, Township of Muskoka Lakes are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom impacting two areas of the lake near Carlo Enterprise Road and Cowan Park Road.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics in Simcoe Muskoka Aug. 29 to Sept. 4

  Aug 29, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Aug. 29 to Sept. 4.
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• Bird found in Bradford West Gwillimbury tests positive for West Nile virus

  Aug 26, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has received information that a dead bird found in Bradford West Gwillimbury has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv).
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• Health unit temporarily closing 80 Bradford clinic for renovations

  Aug 25, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As of Sept. 6, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s (SMDHU) clinic office at 403-80 Bradford St. in Barrie will be temporarily closed for maintenance and renovations until early 2023.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics available in Simcoe Muskoka Aug. 23 to 28

  Aug 22, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Aug. 23 to 28.
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• The Simcoe Muskoka Opioid Strategy releases final action plan report for 2018-2021

  Aug 16, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka Opioid Strategy (SMOS) Steering Committee has released a final report reflecting the results of a multi-year, region-wide action plan aimed at addressing the opioid crisis impacting the communities of Simcoe and Muskoka.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics available in Simcoe Muskoka Aug. 15 to 21

  Aug 15, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Aug. 15 to 21.
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• Blue-green algae bloom advisory for Lake St. John in Township of Ramara

  Aug 12, 2022
  
  
  
  TOWNSHIP OF RAMARA - Residents and visitors to Lake St. John in the Township of Ramara are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom impacting the southwest shoreline of Lake St. John.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics available in Simcoe Muskoka Aug. 8 to 14

  Aug 08, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Aug. 8 to 14.
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• Protect yourself while extreme heat warning continues

  Aug 08, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE COUNTY– The heat warning issued on Aug. 5 by Environment Canada is extended through today for some communities in our region Presently these areas include Innisfil, New Tecumseth and Angus.
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• Temporary closure of Huntsville office on Aug. 5

  Aug 04, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Due to unexpected circumstances, the Huntsville office at 34 Chaffey Street, will temporarily close to the public and staff on Friday, Aug. 5.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics available in Simcoe Muskoka Aug. 3 to 7

  Aug 02, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Aug. 3 to 7.
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• COVID-19 vaccination now available for children 6 months to under 5 years

  Jul 27, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As of July 28, parents and caregivers can book appointments for their children aged six months to under five years to receive their paediatric COVID-19 vaccine by using the COVID-19 vaccination portal, by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900, or by visiting participating pharmacies in Simcoe and Muskoka.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics available in Simcoe Muskoka July 25 to Aug. 1

  Jul 25, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from July 25 to Aug. 1.
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• Protect yourself during extreme heat warning

  Jul 18, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE COUNTY– An extreme heat warning has been issued for some communities in our region for Tuesday, July 19 through to Wednesday, July 20.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics available in Simcoe Muskoka July 18 to July 23

  Jul 18, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from July 18 to July 23.
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• COVID-19 second booster dose eligibility expands to individuals 18 to 59 years

  Jul 14, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As of today, eligibility for a second COVID-19 booster dose has expanded to include anyone aged 18 to 59 years who has received their first booster dose five months (140 days) or a minimum of three months (84 days) ago.
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• Health unit reports the seventh COVID-19 wave is here and is driven by new Omicron BA.5 subvariant

  Jul 12, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reporting an increase in the rate of COVID-19 transmission and the beginning of a seventh wave in Simcoe Muskoka as demonstrated by rising case counts, active outbreaks, hospitalizations and deaths, and through wastewater signals in some communities.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics available in Simcoe Muskoka July 11 to July 17

  Jul 11, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from July 11 to July 17.
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• SMDHU urges ATV safety for National Injury Prevention Day

  Jul 05, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – On July 5, in recognition of National Injury Prevention Day, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is highlighting the importance of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety and reminding residents that riding safely and responsibly can help prevent serious injury and death.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics available in Simcoe Muskoka July 4 to July 9

  Jul 04, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from July 4 to July 9.
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• Health unit says be informed before swimming at public beaches

  Jun 30, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – With summer finally here the beaches of Simcoe and Muskoka are great places to relax, cool down and enjoy family time.
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• Health unit confirms a case of monkeypox in a person from Simcoe Muskoka

  Jun 29, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has confirmed a case of monkeypox in a person from the region.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics available in Simcoe Muskoka June 27 to July 3

  Jun 27, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from June 27 to July 3.
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• Health unit lifts Boil Water Advisory for Cookstown

  Jun 22, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE – The Boil Water Advisory issued for the Town of Cookstown on June 20, 2022 has been lifted by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU).
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• Boil water advisory issued for Town of Cookstown

  Jun 21, 2022
  
  
  
  INNISFIL – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has issued a boil water advisory (BWA) for the Town of Cookstown following a recent water main break.
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• Protect yourself during extreme heat warning

  Jun 21, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE COUNTY– An extreme heat warning has been issued for some communities in our region for Tuesday, June 21 through to Wednesday, June 22.
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• COVID-19 vaccination clinic volunteer presents commemorative quilt to the health unit

  Jun 20, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA –The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) was recently presented with a handcrafted quilt to recognize the efforts of the staff and volunteers who worked tirelessly to make the community vaccination clinics a success.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics available in Simcoe Muskoka June 20 to 25

  Jun 20, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from June 20 to June 25.
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• SMDHU’s Dr. Colin Lee to discuss antivirals on June 16 Our Health panel

  Jun 13, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – On June 16, Dr. Colin Lee, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s associate medical officer of health, will participate in a panel discussion, Antivirals: The New Wonder Drugs.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics available in Simcoe Muskoka June 13 to 18

  Jun 13, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from June 13 to June 18.
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• Health unit shares safety tips for healthier outdoor experiences

  Jun 07, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA - With spring in full swing and summer on the horizon, this season’s warmer and longer days make it the perfect time of year for outdoor activities.
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• Health unit resumes catch-up clinics and routine immunization services for children, youth and adults

  Jun 06, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is now offering Grade 8 immunization catch-up clinics and will soon resume its routine publicly-funded child, youth and adult immunization services.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics available in Simcoe Muskoka June 6 to 11

  Jun 06, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from June 6 to June 11.
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• World No Tobacco Day draws attention to commercial tobacco’s impacts on the environment

  May 31, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA - Every year on May 31, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) recognizes World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) and the efforts made by many organizations to reduce commercial tobacco use and its devastating harms.
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• Protect yourself during extreme heat warning

  May 30, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE COUNTY– An extreme heat warning has been issued for some communities in our region for May 30 to 31.
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• COVID-19 vaccines now available at health unit offices, pop-up clinics and on GO-VAXX buses

  May 30, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA –The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is now offering COVID-19 vaccinations by appointment only at its office immunization clinic locations in Barrie, Midland, Orillia, Cookstown, Collingwood, Huntsville and Gravenhurst.
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• SMDHU provides guidance on the shortage of some hypoallergenic infant formulas

  May 27, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA - Due to supply issues in the United States, the availability of some hypoallergenic infant formulas in Canada is currently limited.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics available in Simcoe Muskoka May 24 to 29

  May 24, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from May 24 to 29.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics available in Simcoe Muskoka May 16 to 22

  May 16, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from May 16 to 22.
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• Three Indigenous Community COVID-19 vaccination clinics scheduled

  May 16, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – BANAC and Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Indigenous Interprofessional Primary Care Team in partnership with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is offering three Indigenous Community COVID-19 vaccination clinics.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics available in Simcoe Muskoka May 9 to 15

  May 09, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from May 9 to 15.
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• Emergency Preparedness: Be Ready for Anything

  May 05, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Natural disasters, technological emergencies and human-caused hazards may be beyond our control, but there are ways to reduce the risk and the impact of whatever emergency we might face.
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• STIs on the rise in Simcoe Muskoka

  May 04, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Sex and sexuality are important aspects of health and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) reminds the public that it is essential to protect yourself against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and get tested if you are sexually active or think you may have one.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics available in Simcoe Muskoka May 2 to 8

  May 02, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from May 2 to 8.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics available in Simcoe Muskoka April 25 to May 1

  Apr 25, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from April 25 to May 1.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics available in Simcoe Muskoka April 19 to 24

  Apr 19, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from April 19 to 24.
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• Health unit concerned by high rate of COVID-19 transmission in Simcoe Muskoka

  Apr 12, 2022
  
  
  
  Simcoe Muskoka - Following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and mask mandates and the arrival of a sixth wave driven by the more transmissible COVID-19 Omicron BA.2 variant, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is seeing a steady increase of COVID-19 in our area as demonstrated by rising case counts, outbreaks, hospitalizations, and through wastewater analysis.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics available in Simcoe Muskoka April 11 to 17

  Apr 11, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from April 11 to 17.
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• COVID-19 fourth dose eligibility expands to individuals 60 plus and Indigenous residents

  Apr 07, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As of April 7, fourth dose COVID-19 vaccine eligibility has been expanded to include individuals 60 years and older as well as Indigenous residents and their non-Indigenous household members aged 18 and over.
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• GO-VAXX bus rolls into Simcoe Muskoka April 5 and 7

  Apr 04, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place on April 5 and 7.
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• Health unit streamlines its COVID-19 vaccination program

  Mar 31, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Due to a decrease in demand for COVID-19 vaccinations and a renewed focus on routine public immunizations including Grade 7 vaccine catch-up program, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reducing its COVID-19 community-based vaccination clinics.
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• Health unit resumes school-based routine immunization program

  Mar 30, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Beginning April 2022, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) in partnership with local school boards, is offering school-based catch-up clinics for routine immunizations for Hepatitis B, Meningococcal Conjugate (Men-C-ACYW) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV-9).
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• The Simcoe Muskoka District Health unit recognizes World Tuberculosis Day

  Mar 24, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Each year, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) commemorates World Tuberculosis (TB) on March 24, to raise awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of TB.
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• SMDHU medical officer of health releases special statement as restrictions are eased

  Mar 23, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – In response to the province’s recent lifting of restrictions and the mandatory mask requirements for most indoor settings as of March 21, Simcoe Muskoka’s Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Dr. Charles Gardner has released a special statement to those who live, work and visit Simcoe Muskoka, urging residents to continue practicing basic public health preventive measures to reduce transmission of COVID-19.
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• COVID-19 pop-up and walk-in vaccination clinics available in Simcoe Muskoka

  Mar 21, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is offering one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka from March 21 to 27.
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• COVID-19 vaccination community clinics open for walk-ins only starting March 19

  Mar 16, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Effective Saturday, March 19, 2022, all public health COVID-19 vaccination community clinics will offer appointments by walk-in only and will operate from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. throughout the week and 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on weekends as scheduled.
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• Walk-ins available March 15 to 20 at pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Simcoe Muskoka

  Mar 14, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is offering one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka from March 15 to 20.
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• SMDHU urges continuation of prevention measures as province announces end of mask use

  Mar 10, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As the province announced yesterday that mandatory mask requirements will lift in most settings on March 21, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) urges residents to continue practicing basic public health preventive measures to protect and reduce transmission of COVID-19.
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• Walk-ins available March 7 to 10 at pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Simcoe Muskoka

  Mar 07, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is offering one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka from March 7 to 10.
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• Public health prevention measures remain important as COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease

  Mar 02, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As public health and workplace safety measures continue to ease across the province, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health (SMDHU) urges residents to continue practicing basic public health preventive measures to reduce transmission of COVID-19.
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• Walk-ins available March 1 to 5 at pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Simcoe Muskoka

  Feb 28, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is pleased to announce that it is once again operating one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout the community from March 1 to 5.
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• Health unit’s 15 Sperling Drive office closed to the public today

  Feb 28, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Due to an organized protest against public health measures expected to take place at the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s 15 Sperling Drive, Barrie office today (Monday, February 28), this office will be closed to the public for the remainder of the day.
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• Walk-ins available as pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics return to Simcoe Muskoka

  Feb 23, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is pleased to announce that it is once again operating one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout the community from Feb. 24 to 28.
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• Plenty of appointments and walk-ins available for COVID-19 vaccinations

  Feb 18, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The health unit strongly recommends that all individuals eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, particularly a booster dose, book an appointment or attend a walk-in clinic as soon as they can to help reduce their risk for severe illness and chance of requiring hospitalization if they become infected with COVID-19.
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• Health unit urges vaccination and continuing preventive measures as restrictions ease

  Feb 16, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As capacity and gathering restrictions in Simcoe Muskoka and the rest of the province are set to ease on Feb. 17 in keeping with the Government of Ontario’s reopening plan, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) reminds residents of the importance of continuing to follow public health preventive measures.
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• GO-VAXX mobile vaccine clinic accepting walk-ins

  Feb 11, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Local GO-VAXX mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinics are once again accepting walk-ins for first, second, third and booster doses for adults and youth ages 12 and up, as well as the paediatric Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11.
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• COVID-19 booster dose eligibility expands to medically high-risk and Indigenous youth aged 12 to 17

  Feb 10, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – COVID-19 booster dose eligibility has expanded to include youth aged 12 to 17 years of age with medical conditions that put them at high risk of severe illness, such as cancer, kidney disease and diabetes, amongst others.
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• COVID-19 vaccine boosters widely available to eligible residents by appointment and walk-in

  Feb 04, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Appointments for first, second or booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine are widely available at health unit community clinics this weekend and into next week.
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• Extreme cold expected tonight through to Saturday morning

  Feb 04, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA — An extreme cold warning has been issued by Environment Canada for Simcoe and Muskoka for tonight through to Saturday morning with wind chill values near -30°C in Simcoe and -35°C in Muskoka.
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• COVID-19 vaccine clinics being held at select elementary schools

  Jan 31, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – School-based vaccine clinics are being offered this week by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) in partnership with local school boards
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• Extreme cold expected tonight through to Saturday morning

  Jan 28, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA — An extreme cold warning has been issued by Environment Canada for Simcoe and Muskoka for tonight through to Saturday morning with wind chill values between -30°C and -35°C in Simcoe and near -35°C in Muskoka.
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• Extreme cold expected tonight through to Sunday morning

  Jan 28, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA — Environment Canada has forecasted extreme cold conditions for Environment Canada has forecasted extreme cold conditions for Muskoka with temperatures ranging from -22°C to -28°C and wind chill values near -35°C for tonight into tomorrow morning.
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• SMDHU encourages all eligible residents to get their COVID-19 booster

  Jan 27, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA –The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) strongly recommends that anyone eligible for a COVID-19 booster get theirs as soon as possible.
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• COVID-19 vaccine clinics for children coming soon to select schools

  Jan 26, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Under the direction of the Ministry of Health and in collaboration with local school boards, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) will be offering COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children in select elementary school locations beginning the week of January 31.
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• Extreme cold expected tonight through to Wednesday morning

  Jan 25, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA — Environment Canada has forecasted extreme cold conditions for Simcoe and Muskoka with wind chills ranging from -28°C to -40°C for tonight through to Wednesday morning.
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• Extreme cold expected tonight through to Friday morning

  Jan 19, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA — Environment Canada has forecasted extreme cold conditions for Simcoe and Muskoka with wind chills ranging from -30°C to -40°C for tonight through to Friday morning.
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• COVID-19 vaccines walk-ins now available for children aged five to 11

  Jan 18, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – First and second paediatric COVID-19 vaccine doses for children aged five to 11 years are now available by walk-in at health unit community vaccination clinics in Simcoe and Muskoka.
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• COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinics closed on Jan. 17 due to poor weather

  Jan 17, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – For the safety of our staff and clients, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is closing its COVID-19 community vaccine clinics for Monday, January 17, due to poor weather conditions.
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• Extreme cold expected tonight through to Sunday morning

  Jan 14, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA — Environment Canada has forecasted extreme cold conditions for Simcoe and Muskoka with wind chills ranging from -30°C to -40°C for tonight and tomorrow morning.
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• SMDHU encourages all eligible residents to get their COVID-19 booster

  Jan 12, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As the Omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to spread rapidly in our region, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is strongly recommending booster shots to anyone aged 18 years and older who received their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine a least three months (84 days) ago.
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• Extreme cold expected tonight through to Tuesday morning

  Jan 10, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA — Environment Canada has forecasted extreme cold conditions for Simcoe and Muskoka with temperatures ranging from -25°C to -32°C and wind chill values near -35°C for tonight and tomorrow morning.
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• Extreme cold expected tonight through to Saturday morning

  Jan 07, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA — Environment Canada has forecasted extreme cold conditions for Muskoka, as wind chill values near -35° C are expected tonight and early Saturday morning.
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• COVID-19 boosters strongly recommended during pregnancy

  Jan 07, 2022
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – With the continued spread of COVID-19 and the Omicron variant in the community, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) strongly encourages individuals who are pregnant and who had their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine a least three months (84 days) ago to get their booster shot as soon as possible to help limit their risk for severe illness if infected with COVID-19.
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• New COVID-19 booster clinics for Simcoe Muskoka residents only

  Dec 31, 2021
  
  
  
  To further expand COVID-19 booster dose coverage rates and make vaccination more accessible for local high-risk priority groups, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is offering additional COVID-19 booster clinics specifically for Simcoe Muskoka residents.
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• Safety precautions can help ensure you only spread cheer this holiday season

  Dec 22, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA –The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) wants this festive season to be healthy and safe for everyone celebrating during the coming days.
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• SMDHU community clinics providing COVID-19 boosters for eligible individuals 18 plus by appointment only, walk ins for 50+ as able

  Dec 20, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As of this morning, individuals aged 18 years and older and who had their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine a least three months (84 days) ago are now able to book an appointment for their booster shot at a Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) community clinic...
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• SMDHU commends province for announcing additional public health measures

  Dec 17, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As the highly transmissible Omicron variant takes hold as the dominant strain in Ontario, and as transmission rates and cases of COVID-19 continue to rise locally, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) commends the province for making the difficult decision to implement further restrictions to help avoid the anticipated surge of COVID-19 transmission and its potentially severe health outcomes.
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• SMDHU prioritizes those eligible for COVID-19 booster appointments

  Dec 17, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Following the province’s announcement to rapidly expand booster eligibility to all individuals 18 and older and to decrease the wait time between second and third doses from six to three months
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• Health unit taking additional actions to prevent further spread of COVID-19 and the Omicron variant

  Dec 15, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As the highly transmissible Omicron variant takes hold in Ontario with modeling projections showing an alarming spread in the population, and as Simcoe Muskoka continues to see high rates of COVID-19, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is taking further action to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the health of all residents and our limited health care resources.
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• SMDHU community clinics providing COVID-19 boosters for eligible individuals 50 plus

  Dec 13, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As of today, individuals aged 50 years and older who received their second dose of COVID-19 vaccine at least 6 months ago, are now eligible to receive a booster shot.
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• Omicron variant likely associated with household COVID-19 cluster in Simcoe County

  Dec 08, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is investigating a household cluster in Simcoe County with seven confirmed COVID-19 cases that have a strong probability of being the Omicron variant of concern.
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• COVID-19 boosters now available at SMDHU community clinics for eligible individuals

  Dec 07, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is pleased to announce that its community clinics are once again providing appointments to those eligible for third or booster dose COVID-19 vaccinations.
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• SMDHU invites parents to live Q & A on COVID-19 vaccination for kids 5 to 11

  Dec 06, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is hosting a virtual live Q & A for parents and caregivers on COVID-19 vaccinations for children aged five to 11 years on Wednesday, Dec. 8 from 7 – 8:30 p.m.
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• SMDHU sends open letters to community and municipal CAOs

  Dec 03, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – In response to increasing community transmission of COVID-19, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health (MOH) sent an open letter today to businesses, organizations and residents within the County of Simcoe, the District of Muskoka and the Cities of Orillia and Barrie.
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• Health unit lifts Boil Water Advisory for Gravenhurst

  Nov 30, 2021
  
  
  
  GRAVENHURST – The Boil Water Advisory issued for the Town of Gravenhurst on November 27, 2021, has been lifted by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU). Laboratory test results have confirmed that the water is free from contamination and is safe to drink.
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• UPDATE ON TOWN OF GRAVENHURST DRINKING WATER: Do Not Use Order rescinded, Boil Water Advisory issued

  Nov 27, 2021
  
  
  
  DISTRICT OF MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has rescinded its Do Not Use order and issued a Boil Water Advisory (BWA) for the Town of Gravenhurst due to risk of contamination of the drinking water from a loss of pressure in the drinking water system.
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• Do not use water order issued for the Town of Gravenhurst

  Nov 27, 2021
  
  
  
  DISTRICT OF MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has issued a Do Not Use water order for the Town of Gravenhurst’s drinking water system due to a potential chemical contamination.
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• Health unit updates Section 22 class order for self-isolation

  Nov 24, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – In response to the rapidly rising COVID-19 cases amongst children and youth and to minimize infection rates in school settings, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has revised the class order for self-isolation, under the Health Protection and Promotion Act
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• COVID-19 vaccination for children 5 to 11 years begins November 26

  Nov 23, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Parents and guardians can now book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccination for their child(ren) aged five to 11 years through the COVID-19 vaccination portal or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900.
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• SMDHU issues revised letters of instruction for businesses, organizations, and indoor recreational facilities

  Nov 23, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Due to increasing community transmission of COVID-19 in Simcoe Muskoka, the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) is revising the Letter of Instruction (LOI) to owners, operators, and persons responsible for indoor recreational sports and fitness activities and the LOI to businesses and organizations in the County of Simcoe, the District of Muskoka and the Cities of Orillia and Barrie. The revised letters come into effect 12:01 a.m. November 25 and 26, 2021 respectively.
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• COVID-19 immunizations for children 5 to 11 years coming to Simcoe Muskoka next week

  Nov 19, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine has now been approved for use in children aged 5 to 11 years by Health Canada.
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• Health unit seeking volunteers for COVID-19 vaccination clinics

  Nov 18, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The health unit is accepting applications for volunteer support in the COVID-19 vaccination clinics located in Bradford, Alliston, Collingwood, Stayner, Wasaga Beach, Barrie, Orillia, and Gravenhurst.
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• COVID-19 vaccines available at Simcoe pop-up clinics Nov. 15 - 21

  Nov 15, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is holding one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout the community from Nov. 15 - 21.
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• Residents and visitors to Bass Lake, Township of Muskoka Lakes cautioned about blue-green algae bloom

  Nov 12, 2021
  
  
  
  TOWNSHIP OF MUSKOKA LAKES - Residents and visitors to the north shore of Bass Lake, Township of Muskoka Lakes are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom.
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• Residents and visitors to Fawn Lake, Town of Huntsville cautioned about blue-green algae bloom

  Nov 10, 2021
  
  
  
  TOWN OF HUNTSVILLE - Residents and visitors to the north-west corner of Fawn Lake in the Town of Huntsville are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom.
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• Residents and visitors to Menominee Lake, Town of Huntsville cautioned about blue-green algae bloom

  Nov 10, 2021
  
  
  
  TOWN OF HUNTSVILLE - Residents and visitors to Menominee Lake (North Menominee Lake Road Area) are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom.
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• Health unit modifies investigation processes as COVID-19 cases surge in Simcoe Muskoka

  Nov 10, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Over the past three weeks, the number of COVID-19 cases in Simcoe Muskoka has increased weekly with 247 new cases reported by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) for the week of Oct. 31, an increase that is nearly double the 127 cases reported for the week of Oct. 24.
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• COVID-19 booster dose available to book for those eligible

  Nov 09, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Following the provincial announcement to expand eligibility for booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, eligible individuals can now start to book their appointment at a community clinic in Simcoe Muskoka.
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• COVID-19 vaccines available at Simcoe pop-up clinics Nov. 10 - 14

  Nov 08, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is holding one-day, pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout the community from Nov. 10 - 14.
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• Health unit urges residents to get their flu shot as flu season arrives

  Nov 05, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – With the arrival of flu season, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) urges residents to get vaccinated to protect themselves and their families against getting and spreading the flu, and to ease the burden on the healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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• COVID-19 vaccines available at Simcoe pop-up clinics November 2 - 7

  Nov 02, 2021
  
  
  
  The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is holding one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout the community from November 2 - 7.
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• Health unit pauses non-COVID-19 public immunization services

  Nov 01, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Due to continuing COVID-19 demands, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is placing publicly-funded child and adult routine immunization services at each of its seven local health unit offices across the region on hold.
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• Safety precautions can ensure a no tricks, just treats Halloween

  Oct 29, 2021
  
  
  
  The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) wants this Halloween to be fun and safe for everyone celebrating this weekend. Following public health safety measures will help ensure that you and your loved ones enjoy treats and no tricks this Halloween.
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• Residents and visitors to Mary Lake (Port Sydney beach area), Town of Huntsville cautioned about blue-green algae bloom

  Oct 25, 2021
  
  
  
  Simcoe Muskoka - Residents and visitors to Mary Lake (Port Sydney beach area), Town of Huntsville are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom.
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• COVID-19 vaccines available at Simcoe pop-up clinics Oct. 25-28

  Oct 22, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is holding one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout the community from Oct. 22-28.
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• COVID-19 vaccines available at Simcoe pop-up clinics Oct. 18-24

  Oct 18, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is holding one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout the community from Oct. 18 - 24.
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• COVID-19 vaccines available at Simcoe pop-up clinics Oct. 15 - 17

  Oct 15, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is holding one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout the community from Oct. 15 - 17
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• SMDHU increases public health measures at indoor sport and recreational fitness facilities

  Oct 14, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) continues to prioritize the health and wellbeing of all residents and visitors to Simcoe Muskoka. Due to the ongoing circulation of COVID-19, with most cases caused by the highly contagious Delta variant, SMDHU is issuing a letter of instruction to owners, operators and persons responsible for any indoor facilities used for sports and recreational fitness activities in the County of Simcoe, the District of Muskoka and the Cities of Orillia and Barrie.
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• Federal and provincial applications submitted for the Barrie consumption and treatment services site

  Oct 12, 2021
  
  
  
  Barrie – The Canadian Mental Health Association - Simcoe County Branch (CMHA SCB), in partnership with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU), has submitted formal applications to Health Canada for exemption under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), and to the provincial government for funding approval, for the proposed Consumption and Treatment Services site at 11 Innisfil St. (80 Bradford St., unit 940) in Barrie.
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• COVID-19 vaccines available at Simcoe pop-up clinics Oct. 12 - 17

  Oct 12, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is holding one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout the community from Oct. 12 - 17.
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• Residents and visitors to Kahshe Lake, Town of Gravenhurst cautioned about blue-green algae bloom

  Oct 08, 2021
  
  
  
  Town of Gravenhurst - Residents and visitors to Kahshe Lake in the Town of Gravenhurst are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom impacting the lake.
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• Residents and visitors to the south shoreline of Three Mile Lake cautioned about blue-green algae bloom

  Oct 06, 2021
  
  
  
  TOWNSHIP OF MUSKOKA LAKES - Residents and visitors to the south shoreline of Three Mile Lake, Township of Muskoka Lakes are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom.
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• Do your part to control rabies

  Oct 04, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE COUNTY – The annual series of low-cost rabies clinics are now open across Simcoe County.
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• COVID-19 vaccines available at Simcoe pop-up clinics Oct. 4 - 10

  Oct 04, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is holding one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout the community from Oct. 4 - 10.
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• COVID-19 vaccines available at Simcoe pop-up clinics September 30 – October 2

  Sep 29, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is holding one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout the community from September 30 – October 2.
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• COVID-19 education and compliance visits to businesses in Simcoe Muskoka to be held Oct. 4-6

  Sep 28, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) will again be conducting education and compliance visits to a variety of different businesses across Simcoe Muskoka from October 4 – 6, 2021.
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• Health Unit reminds residents that Ontario’s COVID-19 proof of vaccination is now in effect

  Sep 24, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) reminds the public that the Government of Ontario requires people 12 years and older to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their vaccination (or vaccination receipt) along with proof of identity to access certain indoor, non-essential businesses and settings.
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• COVID-19 vaccines available at Simcoe pop-up clinics September 25 – 28

  Sep 24, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is holding one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout the community from September 25 – 28.
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• Health unit resumes public immunization services

  Sep 21, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is beginning a phased reopening of routine publicly-funded child and adult immunization services that were paused in March 2020, due to the increased demands of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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• Low-cost rabies clinics return to Simcoe County

  Sep 20, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE COUNTY – The annual series of low-cost rabies clinics will be starting next week across Simcoe County.
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• COVID-19 vaccines available at Simcoe Muskoka clinics September 13 - 19

  Sep 13, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is holding many one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout the community during the week of September 13 - 19.
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• SMDHU hosts Live Q & A for parents and students on COVID-19 vaccination

  Sep 08, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is hosting a virtual live Q & A for parents and students on COVID-19 vaccinations tonight from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Presented by Dr. Colin Lee, SMDHU Associate Medical Officer of Health and Dr. Sarah Barker, Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Pediatrician.
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• COVID-19 vaccines available at Simcoe Muskoka clinics September 7 – 12

  Sep 07, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is holding many one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout the community during the week of September 7 - 12.
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• Potential COVID-19 exposure at Barrie restaurant

  Sep 03, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) was notified of one confirmed case of COVID-19 in a staff member, who worked at a Wild Wing located at 490 Mapleview Drive in Barrie from 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. on both Thursday, Aug. 19 and Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021. The restaurant is working closely with the health unit to identify potential high-risk contacts.
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• SMDHU updates business and workplace protection measures in response to fourth wave

  Sep 01, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Simcoe Muskoka and the province have entered a fourth wave of COVID-19, with most cases caused by the contagious Delta variant.
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• Residents and visitors to Leonard Lake Township of Muskoka Lakes cautioned about blue-green algae bloom

  Aug 31, 2021
  
  
  
  MUSKOKA - Residents and visitors to Leonard Lake in the Township of Muskoka Lakes are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom impacting the south end of the Lake.
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• COVID-19 vaccinations clinics opening at secondary schools

  Aug 31, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Under the direction of the Ministry of Health, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is offering COVID-19 vaccination clinics in some secondary school locations to protect all students born in 2009 or before and their families, school staff and people in the local community.
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• COVID-19 vaccines available at Simcoe Muskoka clinics Aug. 30 – Sep. 5

  Aug 30, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is holding many one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout the community during the week of Aug. 30-Sept. 5.
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• Kala salad kits recalled due to potential Listeria contamination

  Aug 27, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is informing residents that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning for various kale salad kit products from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
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• Extreme heat warning continues

  Aug 26, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE COUNTY– The extreme heat warning that was issued earlier this week for some communities in our region has been extended to Aug. 26.
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• COVID-19 vaccines available at Simcoe Muskoka clinics Aug. 23-29

  Aug 24, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is holding COVID-19 vaccination clinics during the week of Aug. 23-29 and individuals looking to receive their first or second dose may attend a clinic on a walk-in basis or book an appointment.
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• Protect yourself during extended extreme heat warning

  Aug 24, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE COUNTY– An extreme heat warning has been issued for some communities in our region for Aug. 24 to 25.
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• Protect yourself during extreme heat warning

  Aug 23, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE COUNTY– An extreme heat warning has been issued for some communities in our region for Aug. 23, a reminder that people should be careful of their health and look for ways to avoid overheating, says the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.
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• Residents and visitors to Three Mile Lake, Township of Muskoka Lakes cautioned about blue-green algae bloom

  Aug 20, 2021
  
  
  
  Township of Muskoka Lakes - Residents and visitors to Three Mile Lake, Utterson in the Township of Muskoka Lakes are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom impacting the north end of Hammell’s Bay.
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• COVID-19 vaccines available at Simcoe Muskoka pop-up clinics Aug. 19 - 21

  Aug 18, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit will hold one-day only pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at the following seven locations in Simcoe Muskoka between August 19 - 21.
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• Opioids cut with benzos linked to increased suspected overdoses in Simcoe County

  Aug 18, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The number of hospital emergency department visits for suspected opioid overdoses have increased in Simcoe County over the past several weeks and have generally remained higher than the visits in the first half of 2021.
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• COVID-19 vaccination clinics open in Simcoe Muskoka Aug. 16 to 22

  Aug 16, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is holding COVID-19 vaccination clinics during the week of August 16 to 22 and individuals looking to receive their first or second dose may attend the clinic on a walk-in basis or book an appointment.
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• Residents and visitors to Lake St. John cautioned about blue-green algae bloom

  Aug 13, 2021
  
  
  
  TOWNSHIP OF RAMARA - Residents and visitors to Lake St. John, Township of Ramara are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom impacting the northeast end of Lake St. John.
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• Residents and visitors to Paint Lake, Township of Lake of Bays cautioned about blue-green algae bloom

  Aug 13, 2021
  
  
  
  TOWNSHIP OF LAKE OF BAYS - Residents and visitors to Paint Lake in Township of Lake of Bays are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom impacting the northwest end of Paint Lake (Bay near HWY 117 and Speers Road area).
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• COVID-19 vaccines available at Muskoka pop-up clinics Aug. 14-21

  Aug 12, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit will hold one-day only pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at the following six locations in Muskoka between August 14-21.
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• Protect yourself during extreme heat warning

  Aug 10, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE COUNTY – An extreme heat warning has been issued for some communities in our region from August 11 to 13, a reminder that people should be careful of their health and look for ways to avoid overheating, says the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.
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• COVID-19 vaccination clinics open in Simcoe Muskoka Aug. 9 to 15

  Aug 09, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is holding COVID-19 vaccination clinics during the week of Aug. 9 to 15 and individuals looking to receive their first or second dose may attend the clinic on a walk-in basis or book an appointment.
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• To move beyond Step 3 and protect the community more people are encouraged to get vaccinated

  Aug 05, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As Simcoe Muskoka, along with the rest of the province remains in Step 3 of Ontario’s three-tiered Roadmap to Reopen, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reminding residents that it will only be possible to exit Step 3 and lift a majority of COVID-19 restrictions once provincial vaccination coverage targets are met.
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• Recalled frozen mangos linked to Hepatitis A, vaccination appointments available

  Aug 04, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is informing residents that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning for various frozen mango products from the marketplace due to possible Hepatitis A contamination.
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• Walk-ins welcome at Alliston COVID-19 vaccine pop-up clinic

  Aug 03, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE COUNTY – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit will hold a walk-in, pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic on August 7 at the Alliston Open Air Market.
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• COVID-19 vaccination walk-in clinics open in Simcoe Muskoka Aug. 3 to 8

  Aug 03, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is holding walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics during the week of Aug. 3 to 8.
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• Residents and visitors to Stewart Lake, Township of Georgian Bay cautioned about blue-green algae bloom

  Jul 30, 2021
  
  
  
  Georgian Bay Township - Residents and visitors to Stewart Lake, Township of Georgian Bay are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom impacting the Southeast end of Stewart Lake (Buckeye Road area).
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• Residents and visitors to Little Lake, Township of Georgian Bay cautioned about presence of blue-green algae

  Jul 29, 2021
  
  
  
  GEORGIAN BAY TOWNSHIP - Residents and visitors to Little Lake, Township of Georgian Bay are being cautioned about the presence of blue-green algae impacting the southwest and southeast shoreline of Little Lake (Bonneville Road and Port Severn Road area).
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• Residents and visitors to Georgian Bay, Township of Tay cautioned about presence of blue-green algae

  Jul 29, 2021
  
  
  
  TOWNSHIP OF TAY - Residents and visitors to Georgian Bay, Township of Tay are being cautioned about the presence of blue-green algae impacting the southeast shoreline of Georgian Bay (Ruta Road area).
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• Simcoe Muskoka continues to see declining COVID-19 cases and increasing vaccination rates

  Jul 27, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As Ontario enters its second week of Step 3 in the province’s Roadmap to Reopen, Simcoe Muskoka continues to see low COVID-19 case counts and ever-increasing vaccination coverage.
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• COVID-19 vaccination walk-in clinics open in Simcoe Muskoka July 27 to Aug. 2

  Jul 27, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is holding walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics during the week of July 27 to Aug. 2.
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• COVID-19 vaccination walk-in clinics open in Simcoe Muskoka July 20-25

  Jul 20, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is holding walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics during the week of July 20 to 25.
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• Vaccination and adherence to public health measures key to Step 3 reopening success

  Jul 16, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As Simcoe Muskoka, along with the rest of the province moved into Step 3 of its three-tiered Roadmap to Reopen at 12:01 a.m. today, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reminding residents of the new requirements that are now in place and the importance of continuing to follow public health measures.
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• Walk-ins welcome at Stayner COVID-19 vaccine pop-up clinic

  Jul 14, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit will hold a walk-in pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic on July 17 in Stayner. No appointment is necessary, while supplies last.
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• Walk-ins welcome at North Simcoe Indigenous Community COVID-19 vaccination clinic

  Jul 13, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – BANAC and Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Indigenous Interprofessional Primary Care Team in partnership with the Beausoleil Family Health Centre and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is offering first and second dose walk-in appointments at the Indigenous Community COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Friday July 16, 2021.
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• Bilingual walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic coming to Tiny Township July 16

  Jul 13, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – In partnership with Tiny Township and Chigamik Community Health Centre, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit will hold a walk-in pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Friday, July 16.
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• South Georgian Bay COVID-19 vaccine clinics relocated due to inclement weather

  Jul 13, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Due to expected inclement weather conditions this week, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is relocating all South Georgian Bay COVID-19 vaccination clinics indoors.
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• Collingwood COVID-19 vaccine clinic relocates to curling club due to weather

  Jul 08, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Due to inclement weather, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is relocating today’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic from the Collingwood Legion to the Collingwood Curling Club, located at 250 Hume St.
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• Protect yourself during extreme heat warning

  Jul 06, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – An extreme heat warning has been issued for today for communities in our region, a reminder that people should be careful of their health and look for ways to avoid overheating, says the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.
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• Walk-ins welcome at July 6th Indigenous Community COVID-19 vaccination clinic

  Jul 06, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – BANAC and Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin Indigenous Interprofessional Primary Care Team in partnership with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is offering first and second dose walk-in appointments at the Indigenous Community COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Tuesday July 6, 2021.
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• Health unit urges continued adherence to public health measures in Step 2 reopening

  Jun 30, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Today Simcoe Muskoka along with the rest of the province moved into Step 2 of its three-tiered Roadmap to Reopen.
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• COVID-19 vaccination appointments now available at July clinics in Bradford

  Jun 28, 2021
  
  
  
  The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury - The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury together with many community partners and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinics for people who live, work, or go to school in Bradford West Gwillimbury. Clinics are being held at the Bob Fallis Arena 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on July 4, 8, 11, and 15, 2021.
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• COMOH urges Ontarians to get fully vaccinated with first COVID-19 vaccine offered

  Jun 23, 2021
  
  
  
  TORONTO – The Council of Ontario Medical Officers of Health (COMOH) is urging Ontarians to get fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as they are eligible, and to take the first vaccine that is offered to them for their first or second dose.
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• Health unit seeking volunteers for COVID-19 vaccination clinics

  Jun 18, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The health unit is accepting applications for volunteer support in the COVID-19 vaccination clinics located in Barrie, Innisfil, Orillia, Bracebridge, and Huntsville.
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• Summer is around the corner! Tips to safely enjoy outdoor activities during the warm days ahead

  Jun 16, 2021
  
  
  
  The promise of warm summer days brings hope as we leave behind a winter marked by the COVID-19 pandemic and the hardships it has imposed.
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• Alliston COVID-19 vaccine clinic is moving to new location

  Jun 16, 2021
  
  
  
  New Tecumseth – Effective Monday, June 21, the Alliston COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be moving from its current location at the Alliston Memorial Arena to its new site at the New Tecumseth Recreation Centre located at 7300 Industrial Parkway in Alliston.
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• Youth focused COVID-19 vaccination clinic appointments now available

  Jun 11, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The health unit and their school board partners are now offering youth focused, first dose COVID-19 vaccination clinics to those aged 12 to 17 years.
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• Dr. Charles Gardner receives unanimous support from Board of Health

  Jun 09, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) Board of Health (BOH) has given a unanimous vote of confidence to Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Charles Gardner for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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• Pop-up clinic in Brechin for first and second dose appointments Friday June 11, 2021

  Jun 08, 2021
  
  
  
  Township of Ramara– First and second dose appointments are available for adults 18+ who live or work in the Brechin, Ramara, or surrounding areas.
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• Increase in opioid overdoses in Barrie

  Jun 04, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – There is currently an increase in drug overdoses within the City of Barrie. Simcoe County Paramedic Services and the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre have responded to an increase in opioid overdoses in recent days.
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• COVID-19 vaccination appointments available at early June clinics in Bradford

  Jun 03, 2021
  
  
  
  The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury - The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury together with many community partners and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinics at the Bob Fallis Arena this week on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday and next week Thursday and Saturday (June 3, 5, 6, 10 and 12, 2021).
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• 11 Innisfil St. endorsed by Barrie City Council as location for Supervised Consumption Site

  Jun 01, 2021
  
  
  
  Barrie – After an extensive community consultation process that included online surveys, discussions with key stakeholders including Barrie City Council members, and neighborhood virtual consultation sessions, 11 Innisfil St. (also known as 80 Bradford St., Unit 940) has been endorsed by Barrie City Council as the location for a Supervised Consumption Site (SCS) for the community.
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• Youth 12 to 17 encouraged to book COVID-19 vaccine appointments

  May 28, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Tomorrow at 8:00 a.m., thousands of new COVID-19 vaccination appointments will become available and the health unit is encouraging youth ages 12 -17 to book their first dose in June with the expectation that they will receive their second does two weeks before school starts.
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• COVID-19 vaccination appointments available at May 29th Coldwater pop-up clinic

  May 27, 2021
  
  
  
  Coldwater - The Orillia Soldier’s Memorial Hospital, Couchiching Ontario Health Team, Township of Severn and Coldwater Pharmacy along with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit are hosting a COVID-19 Pop-Up Vaccination Clinic at the Coldwater Arena located at 11 Michael Anne Drive in Coldwater on Saturday, May 29, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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• Appointments available at May 31st Lake of Bays Pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic

  May 25, 2021
  
  
  
  Lake of Bays - The Township of Lake of Bays together with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is hosting a COVID-19 Pop-Up Vaccination Clinic at the Baysville Arena located at 10 University Street in Baysville on Monday, May 31, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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• Second dose COVID-19 appointments available for those immunized prior to March 17

  May 21, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Anyone who received their first COVID-19 immunization at one of the health unit’s community clinics prior to March 17th and does not have a second dose appointment can now book their second dose appointment on the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit website.
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• May 11th Essa Pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic still has available appointments

  May 10, 2021
  
  
  
  ESSA - The Township of Essa together with the Town of Adjala-Tosorontio is hosting a COVID-19 Pop-Up Vaccination Clinic at the Angus Arena located at 8529 County Rd 10 in Angus on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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• Proposed location identified for Barrie supervised consumption site

  May 06, 2021
  
  
  
  Barrie – After an extensive community consultation process that included online surveys, discussions with key stakeholders including Barrie City Council members, and neighbourhood virtual consultation sessions, 19 Innisfil St. (also known as 80 Bradford St., Unit 940) has been identified as the proposed location for a Supervised Consumption Site (SCS) for the community.
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• Standby list available for same day COVID-19 vaccination appointments; eligibility expands to more groups

  May 04, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – A standby list is now available for same day COVID-19 vaccination appointments in Simcoe Muskoka for those who are eligible and can get to an appointment within 45 minutes of receiving a call.
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• Those pregnant now eligible for vaccination; additional COVID-19 vaccination spots available at Barrie clinic

  Apr 23, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA — As of today, those who are pregnant are now eligible to register for COVID-19 vaccination appointments under the highest risk health conditions in Ontario’s Phase 2 prioritization guidance.
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• Registration for supervised consumption site neighbourhood consultation sessions remains open

  Apr 12, 2021
  
  
  
  Barrie – Registration to participate in online neighborhood consultations remains open to people who live, own a business or work nearby the proposed locations for a Supervised Consumption Service (SCS) Site in the City of Barrie.
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• Eligibility for COVID-19 vaccination expands to 50+ in Bradford West Gwillimbury (L3Z postal code)

  Apr 09, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE – Residents 50 years of age and older (born in 1971 and earlier) who live within the Bradford West Gwillimbury (BWG) L3Z postal code area are now eligible to directly book their COVID-19 vaccination at community clinics via the provincial booking system at Ontario.ca/bookvaccine.
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• Eligibility for COVID-19 vaccination expands

  Apr 07, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Those 60 years of age and older are now eligible to directly book their COVID-19 vaccination at community clinics via Ontario.ca/bookvaccine as the provincial COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution Plan moves into Phase 2.
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• Adults 70+ and remaining healthcare workers can now pre-register for COVID-19 vaccination

  Mar 25, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Adults 70 and older (born in 1951 or earlier), as well as all remaining (moderate priority) healthcare workers as identified in the Ministry of Health’s Guidance on Health Care Worker Prioritization can now pre-register for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment through the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s website at www.smdhu.org.
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• COVID-19 Clinic Update

  Mar 22, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Difficulties with the provincial COVID-19 booking system that resulted in appointment delays and line ups at vaccination clinics over the weekend now appear to be resolved.
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• Adults 75 and older can now pre-register with the health unit for COVID-19 vaccination

  Mar 19, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Adults 75 and older can pre-register now and throughout the weekend for their COVID-19 vaccine appointment through the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s website at www.smdhu.org and, as of Monday, directly book their appointment using the provincial booking system.
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• Immunized before March 10? Second dose postponed to 16 weeks

  Mar 19, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA - Anyone who received their first COVID-19 immunization prior to March 10 are reminded that their second dose appointment has been cancelled and will be rebooked later.
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• Letter from MOH explains Muskoka clinic rollout as vaccine supply increases

  Mar 16, 2021
  
  
  
  MUSKOKA – Dr Charles Gardner, Simcoe Muskoka’s medical officer of health, has written a letter to the people who live, work and obtain their health care in the District of Muskoka about the roll out of COVID-19 vaccination clinics as the vaccine becomes more readily available.
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• Health Unit launches follow up survey on COVID-19 impacts

  Mar 16, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is launching a second local impact survey to gain more insight into how individuals and families have been affected by the pandemic.
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• Not all local clinic locations and appointments are yet loaded into provincial system

  Mar 15, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Please note that as of 10:00 a.m. Monday March 15, the Province has NOT yet input all the Simcoe Muskoka clinic locations and appointments into their booking system.
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• COVID-19 vaccination pre-registration system opens for those eligible

  Mar 12, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Pre-registration for select eligible groups as per the province’s Phase 1 roll out plan is now open on the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s (SMDHU) website.
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• Time between first and second dose of COVID-19 vaccines extended

  Mar 11, 2021
  
  
  
  As of March 10, the majority of people who have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine will get their second dose 16 weeks later. The move is intended to allow more people to be protected from COVID-19 during this time of limited vaccine supply.
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• Community feedback wanted on additional supervised consumption site locations

  Mar 10, 2021
  
  
  
  BARRIE –The Supervised Consumption Site (SCS) Selection Advisory Committee has added new sites to the existing options for an SCS in Barrie and is currently looking for community feedback on these additional proposed sites.
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• Move to Grey zone an “emergency brake” to slow the rise in variant cases

  Feb 28, 2021
  
  
  
  SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The movement of Simcoe Muskoka into Grey-Lockdown on Monday is a short-term “emergency brake” intended to prevent the possibility of a third wave of the pandemic and it’s important that the community work together to overcome this risk.
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• Online booking begins for COVID-19 vaccination clinics

  Feb 25, 2021
  
  
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