The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has confirmed its fifth death related to the novel coronavirus in addition to more than 20 new cases since Friday, bringing the local total up to 98 The person who died is a Wasaga Beach, Ont., man in his 70s with a recent travel history to Ecuador.
Ten of the new cases are among individuals in a Bradford, Ont., seniors’ home — one is a staffer, while nine are residents. The rest of the new cases are in Springwater, Gravenhurst, Muskoka Lakes, Innisfil, New Tecumseth and Barrie, Ont. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] Of the health unit’s 98 cases, 37 are travel-related, while 24 are community-acquired and 26 are a result of close contact.