Simcoe Muskoka health unit logs 8 new COVID-19 infections
Public health logged eight new COVID-19 cases across Simcoe Muskoka Friday, all in residents under the age of 45.
The Simcoe Muskoka health unit reports two individuals in Barrie, three in Collingwood, one in Essa, one in Oro-Medonte and one in Gravenhurst tested positive for the virus.
Of those, four contracted the disease through close contacts, while two were community-acquired. The remaining two are under investigation.
There are currently 30 active infections in the region, including four COVID-19-positive patients in local hospitals.
To date, 255 residents have lost their lives after contracting the virus, including four so far in July.
According to the health unit, 68 per cent of eligible residents have had their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, while 52 per cent are fully vaccinated.
Dr. Barry Nathanson urged those who could get the vaccine to do so as soon as possible. The Stevenson Memorial Hospital chief of staff and intensive care specialist said the unvaccinated population would "constitute the fourth wave."
The Alliston physician said a spike in COVID-19 cases in the fall months was "inevitable."
Immunization clinics across the region and participating pharmacies offer first and second doses to residents 12 and older.
Some clinics offer no appointment, walk-in vaccines for more convenience.
Complete information on Simcoe Muskoka's COVID-19 vaccination program is available here.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
B.C. tenants evicted for landlord's use after refusing large rent increase to take over neighbouring suite
Ashley Dickey and her mother rented part of the same Coquitlam duplex in three different decades under three different landlords.
Mountain guide dies after falling into a crevasse in Banff National Park
A man who fell into a crevasse while leading a backcountry ski group deep in the Canadian Rockies has died.
Expert warns of food consumption habits amid rising prices
A new survey by Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytics Lab asked Canadians about their food consumption habits amid rising prices.
MPP Sarah Jama asked to leave Ontario legislature for wearing keffiyeh
MPP Sarah Jama was asked to leave the Legislative Assembly of Ontario by House Speaker Ted Arnott on Thursday for wearing a keffiyeh, a garment which has been banned at Queen’s Park.
Charlie Woods, son of Tiger, shoots 81 in U.S. Open qualifier
Charlie Woods failed to advance in a U.S. Open local qualifying event Thursday, shooting a 9-over 81 at Legacy Golf & Tennis Club.
Ex-tabloid publisher testifies he scooped up possibly damaging tales to shield his old friend Trump
As Donald Trump was running for president in 2016, his old friend at the National Enquirer was scooping up potentially damaging stories about the candidate and paying out tens of thousands of dollars to keep them from the public eye.
Here's why provinces aren't following Saskatchewan's lead on the carbon tax home heating fight
After Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the federal government would still send Canada Carbon Rebate cheques to Saskatchewan residents, despite Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe's decision to stop collecting the carbon tax on natural gas or home heating, questions were raised about whether other provinces would follow suit. CTV News reached out across the country and here's what we found out.
Montreal actress calls Weinstein ruling 'discouraging' but not surprising
A Montreal actress, who has previously detailed incidents she had with disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, says a New York Court of Appeals decision overturning his 2020 rape conviction is 'discouraging' but not surprising.
Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye make it four NFL drafts with quarterbacks going 1-3
Caleb Williams is heading to the Windy City, aiming to become the franchise quarterback Chicago has sought for decades.