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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Oct 04, 2021
SIMCOE COUNTY – The annual series of low-cost rabies clinics are now open across Simcoe County.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Feb 25, 2021
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Jan 26, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – In addition to the seven confirmed cases of the UK COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 previously reported by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDH), an additional 99 individuals who have had a positive first screening test for a variant of concern have been identified.
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Jan 24, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) was informed late yesterday by Public Health Ontario Laboratory of an additional individual with the United Kingdom (UK) variant of COVID-19 within the region.
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Jan 23, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA –Genome sequencing on all six COVID-19 samples from a Barrie long-term care home have now been identified as the United Kingdom (UK) variant that has proven to be highly contagious and easily transmitted
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Jan 22, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – In the fight against any further spread of COVID-19 that has swept through Roberta Place long-term care home, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has accelerated its immunization program.
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Jan 20, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Laboratory testing has identified a COVID-19 variant in six swabs from a Barrie long-term care home experiencing a significant outbreak.
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Jan 19, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – All eligible long-term care (LTC) residents across Simcoe Muskoka have been offered and the great majority have accepted and received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine along with some employees and essential caregivers at the homes.
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Jan 18, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has issued an order under the Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA) for the temporary leadership of Roberta Place Long-Term Care Home in Barrie by Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) to help bring a current outbreak under control.
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Jan 14, 2021
BRACEBRIDGE – The Boil Water Advisory issued for the Town of Bracebridge on January 10, 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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Jan 12, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA– The COVID-19 immunization of residents of long-term care (LTC) and retirement homes (RH) in Simcoe Muskoka is now underway.
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Jan 10, 2021
TOWN OF BRACEBRIDGE – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has issued a boil water advisory (BWA) for the Town of Bracebridge following a recent water main break.
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Dec 18, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA - A COVID-19 Immunization Clinic is expected to open in Barrie imminently to begin immunizing prioritized individuals against COVID-19. The exact date is dependent on delivery of the vaccine.
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Dec 16, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA — Catch up immunization clinics for current Grade 8 students who missed Grade 7 vaccines due to COVID-19 in the spring are now being offered by appointment only by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU).
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Dec 10, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – While the efforts of the Simcoe Muskoka Opioid Strategy (SMOS) to address the opioid crisis have been somewhat interrupted by COVID-19, critical work continues amidst a worsening local situation.
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Dec 09, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA — Catch up immunization clinics for current Grade 8 students who missed Grade 7 vaccines due to COVID-19 in the spring are now being offered by appointment only by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU).
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Dec 02, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – In an updated letter of instruction to businesses and organizations, Medical Officer of Health Dr. Charles Gardner is providing revised information and clarification for businesses and organizations expected to employ additional precautions to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in work settings.
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Dec 02, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA — Catch up immunization clinics for current Grade 8 students who missed Grade 7 vaccines due to COVID-19 in the spring are now being offered by appointment only by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU).
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Nov 26, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Dr. Charles Gardner, medical officer of health, has instructed businesses and organizations operating inSimcoe Muskoka that they must employ additional precautions to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in work settings.
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Nov 24, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Dr. Charles Gardner, Simcoe Muskoka’s Medical Officer of Health, today issued a special statement to all residents of Simcoe Muskoka asking that they increase their efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
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Nov 18, 2020
Township of Muskoka Lakes — Residents and visitors to the north side of Bass Lake, Township of Muskoka Lakes are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom.
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Nov 18, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA — Catch up immunization clinics for current Grade 8 students who missed Grade 7 vaccines due to COVID-19 in the spring are now being offered.
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Nov 11, 2020
Township of Muskoka Lakes — Residents and visitors to the southeast side of LEONARD LAKE, Township of Muskoka Lakes are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom.
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Nov 11, 2020
Town of Gravenhurst — Residents and visitors to the west side of KASHE LAKE, Town of Gravenhurst are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom
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Nov 11, 2020
Township of Muskoka Lakes — Residents and visitors to the north end of BLACK LAKE, Township of Muskoka Lakes are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom.
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Nov 06, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA— Catch up immunization clinics for current Grade 8 students who missed Grade 7 vaccines due to COVID-19 in the spring are now being offered by appointment only by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU).
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Nov 03, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – A class order under Section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act has been issued by Simcoe Muskoka’s Medical Officer of Health (MOH) to immediately restrict all indoor visits at long-term care homes to one essential visitor at a time and suspend general visiting to protect the vulnerable elderly residents from COVID-19 transmission.
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Oct 28, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – New data on Feeding Babies in Simcoe Muskoka is available for healthcare partners on the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s Health Professional web portal to support their efforts to increase local breastfeeding rates.
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Oct 27, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit wants to know more about your experiences, good and bad, during this pandemic and is asking residents to complete an online survey to learn what issues need to be addressed.
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Oct 27, 2020
TOWNSHIP OF SEVERN — Residents and visitors to Deep Bay Sparrow Lake in the Township of Severn are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom impacting the west side of Deep Bay, Sparrow Lake.
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Oct 22, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Catch up immunization clinics for current Grade 8 students who missed Grade 7 vaccines due to COVID-19 in the spring, are now being offered by appointment only by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU).
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Oct 19, 2020
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, in collaboration with several community partners, has launched simcoemuskokaonthemove.ca, a new section on its website designed to promote active school travel as a safe and healthy choice for students and families. The launch coincides with International Walk to School Month in October.
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Oct 16, 2020
Township of Georgian Bay — Residents and visitors to Stewart Lake, Township of Georgian Bay are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom impacting the northwest end of Stewart Lake.
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Oct 16, 2020
Township of Severn — Residents and visitors to Otter Lake in the Township of Severn are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom impacting the North end of Otter Lake.
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Oct 09, 2020
Town of Innisfil — Residents and visitors to Cooks Bay Lake Simcoe, Town of Innisfil, are being advised about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom impacting the northwest area of Cooks Bay, Innisfil (vicinity of 2nd Line).
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Oct 07, 2020
BARRIE – The Barrie community is invited to offer their opinion on two proposed locations for a supervised consumption site (SCS) in the city by filling out a survey now available online.
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Oct 06, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – A class order under Section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act has been issued by Simcoe Muskoka’s Medical Officer of Health (MOH) to enforce COVID-19 self-isolation requirements.
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Sep 29, 2020
Township of Lake of Bays — Residents and visitors to Ril Lake, Lake of Bays Township are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom impacting the northeast area of the lake.
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Sep 28, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA - As summer lengthens, the risk of being bitten by a mosquito infected with West Nile virus (WNv) increases.
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Sep 25, 2020
MUSKOKA - The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has lifted the advisories for three lake locations where blue-green algae was previously detected in Brandy Lake, the northwest end of Three Mile Lake and 10 Mile Bay (eastern end).
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Sep 22, 2020
SIMCOE COUNTY – The annual series of low-cost rabies clinics will be launching this week across Simcoe County.
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Sep 21, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA - As summer lengthens, the risk of being bitten by a mosquito infected with West Nile virus (WNv) increases.
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Sep 18, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As local cases of COVID-19 sharply rise to numbers not seen since the spring, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is asking the public to shrink their social circles as much as possible to those within their own household and to be cautious to reduce their exposure within the community.
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Sep 15, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has received notification of the region’s first confirmed case of COVID-19 related to a school, specifically in a staff member at Twin Lakes Secondary School in Orillia.
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Sep 14, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA - As summer lengthens, the risk of being bitten by a mosquito infected with West Nile virus (WNv) increases.
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Sep 09, 2020
DISTRICT OF MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer free Hepatitis A immunization for eligible residents of Muskoka at its clinics in Gravenhurst and Huntsville.
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Sep 08, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA - As summer lengthens, the risk of being bitten by a mosquito infected with West Nile virus (WNv) increases.
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Sep 04, 2020
Town of Bracebridge — Residents and visitors to Boyd’s Bay Lake Muskoka (in the area of Spirit Bay Harbour), Bracebridge are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom
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Sep 01, 2020
DISTRICT OF MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer free Hepatitis A immunization for eligible residents of Muskoka at its clinics in Gravenhurst and Huntsville. Cases of Hepatitis A have been circulating in Muskoka and the best way to prevent the virus is by getting vaccinated.
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Aug 31, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA - As summer lengthens, the risk of being bitten by a mosquito infected with West Nile virus (WNv) increases.
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Aug 26, 2020
DISTRICT OF MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer free Hepatitis A immunization for eligible residents of Muskoka at its clinics in Gravenhurst and Huntsville.
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Aug 24, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA - As summer lengthens, the risk of being bitten by a mosquito infected with West Nile virus (WNv) increases.
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Aug 20, 2020
DISTRICT OF MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer free Hepatitis A immunization for eligible residents of Muskoka at its clinics in Gravenhurst and Huntsville.
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Aug 18, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is working with local schools and school boards to support back to school planning, and has information and resources to help guide parents in returning their children to school.
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Aug 18, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit continues to see mosquitoes test positive for the West Nile virus (WNv) in Alliston, Town of New Tecumseth, prompting a reminder that residents need to be careful to protect themselves against mosquito bites.
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Aug 13, 2020
TOWNSHIP OF MUSKOKA LAKES — Residents and visitors are being cautioned about a blue-green algae bloom in the east end of the main basin of Three Mile Lake.
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Aug 11, 2020
Township of Ramara— Residents and visitors are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom located in the south end of Lake St. John, Township of Ramara.
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Aug 11, 2020
Township of Muskoka Lakes— Residents and visitors are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom located in the south-west area of Silver Lake, Township of Muskoka Lakes.
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Aug 10, 2020
DISTRICT OF MUSKOKA – Appointments for free Hepatitis A immunization are now available for eligible residents of Muskoka at the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s clinics in Gravenhurst and Huntsville.
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