According to the Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health, now isn't the best time to get the COVID-19 booster. As transmission rates dwindle during the summer months, individuals who are eligible now for a booster should consider delaying their COVID-19 booster until fall 2023. You are eligible to receive a booster if ...

You can now get rapid antigen test (RAT) kits for COVID-19 directly from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU). Test kits can be picked up at all health unit offices (excluding the 80 Bradford Street clinic in Barrie) during regular business hours while supplies last. Although anyone can access a RAT kit, the...

Ontario's chief medical officer of health is ``strongly recommending'' Ontarians mask-up in all indoor public settings, including schools and child-care centres, but is stopping short of mandating it. Dr. Kieran Moore made the recommendation today (nov14) as part of an update on pediatric respiratory virus season, whic...

The Ontario Fire Marshall's Office is expected to attend the scene of an evening fire in Alliston. Nottawasaga OPP and the New Tecumseth Fire Rescue responded to a call for a fire at a restaurant on Young Street just before 10:30 Sunday (may29) night. The business was vacant when emergency crews arrived. No injuries ha...

A number of pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics are being held in South Simcoe this week, beginning Thursday (apr21). The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is offering walk-ins for first and second doses for individuals 5 years of age and over. Third and booster doses for those over the age of 12 and 4th doses for pe...