SIMCOE MUSKKOA — The public clamour for more clarity around regional cases of COVID-19 garnered a positive response from the much challenged local health unit. Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) said Monday it currently has 10 confirmed cases of the corona virus. It says there are two hospitalizations and two deaths among the 10 cases now […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com Groceries are essential according to the province. So are the men and women who work there stocking shelves and checking you out. Never more than now, with those self-isolating and social distancing shopping online. At the YIG in Gravenhurs, employee Jill Master was run off her feet today filling online orders […]
Call is music to soothe aching souls. An online music performance by the Cory Band from Rhondda Valley in Wales is inspiring musicians and bands at home to practise together while self-isolating. Gerry Gerhart It Huntsville musician Gerry Gerhart says it’s possible to play together over the internet using a service called eJamming. He’s encouring the in-hiatus Muskoka Concert […]
GRAVENHURST — The importance of social distancing has never been more important. And the guys at Neviss Electrical Systems in Gravenhurst took it to new heights Monday afternoon, while doing pole duty on Bay Street. Remember to keep two (2) metres apart when walking in public — even when with family members. It may soon […]
TORONTO — At midnight Tuesday only essential workplaces will be allowed to stay open the next 14 days in a rare restriction on civil rights. Grocery stores, pharmacies and takeouts are exempt. And according to Prime Minister Trudeau today, he said he has no tolerance for people who don’t abide by the new rules. He […]
GRAVENHURST — Mayor Paul Kelly offered an updated report Monday on the town’s COVID-19 response. He remains in self isolation after returning from Saint Martin March 10. Find a link to his video message to the community at: Community Video Update: March 23/2020
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com MUSKOKA — MAHC is preparing for the worst by limiting patient services. Only urgent procedures and appointments will take place. If you do not receive a call from Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare, your appointment is not cancelled. CEO Natalie Bubela says in a release Monday morning that in an effort to keep […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com TORONTO — Here’s the first step to how you can see if you may have the corona virus. Ontario has launched an online checklist. The enhanced and interactive self-assessment tool asks some simple questions. It will help determine if people are negative or it will provide them with guidance on where to […]