novel coronavirus on Thursday, bringing the local total number of cases to 645, including 36 deaths.The new cases are in Barrie, Bradford, Essa, Innisfil, Penetanguishene and Tay Township, Ont., involving people ranging in age between 18 and over 80.
Barrie prohibits tents, BBQs at waterfront beaches, parks due to overcrowding concerns The Bradford case is community-acquired, while the source of infection for the rest of the new cases has been labelled as under investigation.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Of the Simcoe Muskoka health unit’s total cases, 566 people have recovered and five people remain in hospital.