Fifth wave of COVID has been punishing in Simcoe Muskoka in terms of cases, deaths Top doc urges caution as most masking restrictions are lifted Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.03.2022
Gardner on COVID pandemic: ‘We have lost a great deal of quality of life’ The health unit reports 44 hospitalizations and 10 patients in the ICU Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.02.2022
With nearly 200 new infections, Simcoe Muskoka records highest single-day COVID-19 case count With Omicron, health unit is going to be limited in its ability to follow-up cases Read More > Facebook Twitter 22.12.2021
SMDHU taking additional measures to prevent further spread of COVID-19 and Omicron Local medical officer of health says "We are seeing community transmission of the Omicron variant in Simcoe Muskoka" Read More > Facebook Twitter 15.12.2021
SMDHU to provide rapid antigen testing in elementary schools after Christmas break Ontario's Science Table recommends rapid testing in schools Read More > Facebook Twitter 09.12.2021
In open letter, region’s top doc doesn’t rule out reinstating capacity limits to get COVID-19 rates stabilized or reversed 'We continue to see dramatic increases in the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout Simcoe Muskoka' Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.12.2021
‘I am concerned about the trajectory of things and where we are headed,’ says region’s top doc, as COVID-19 numbers climb locally Dr. Charles Gardner says he is looking at reintroducing capacity limits at businesses if it proves to be necessary Read More > Facebook Twitter 01.12.2021
Health unit updates self-isolation requirements for children and youth Health unit says new measure aim to decrease the number of asymptomatic children entering schools Read More > Facebook Twitter 24.11.2021
New safety measures announced by SMDHU in wake of spike in COVID-19 cases. Youth 12 and older involved in indoor sports outside of school will be required to show proof of vaccination Read More > Facebook Twitter 23.11.2021
Local health unit putting in new measures to curb rise in COVID-19 cases New measures apply to youth participation in indoor sports, places of worship, household contacts Read More > Facebook Twitter 17.11.2021
