Tag: covid
As Risk To Hospital System Increases, Vaccination Is Ontario’s Best Defence...
SOURCE Ontario Hospital Association
"Over the past several days, there has been a sharp increase in the number of daily new cases of COVID-19 in...
COVID-19 Outbreak At OSMH Declared Over
A COVID-19 outbreak on the hospital’s primary medical unit ended today.
In consultation with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU), OSMH declared an outbreak...
The End Of The Pandemic Could Be Near – If We...
Statement from CMA President Dr. Katharine Smart
One year ago today, Health Canada gave a green light to the first COVID-19 vaccine approved in Canada....
Omicron Variant Likely Associated With Household COVID-19 Cluster In Simcoe County
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is investigating a household cluster in Simcoe County with seven confirmed COVID-19 cases that have a strong...
Ontario Extending COVID-19 Paid Sick Days
The Ontario government is extending its Worker Income Protection Benefit program, which provides paid sick days, until July 31, 2022 to continue keeping workers...
COVID Boosters Available At Local Clinics For Eligible Individuals
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is pleased to announce that its community clinics are once again providing appointments to those eligible for...
SMDHU Invites Parents To Live Q&A On COVID Vaccination For Kids...
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is hosting a virtual live Q & A for parents and caregivers on COVID-19 vaccinations for children...
Health Unit Urges Residents To Practice COVID Protocols As Community Transmission...
In response to increasing community transmission of COVID-19, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s Medical Officer of Health (MOH) sent an open letter today...
Ontario Accelerating COVID Booster Eligibility To Adults Aged 50+
The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is accelerating COVID-19 vaccine booster dose eligibility to Ontarians aged 50 and...
COVID-19 Outbreak Confirmed On OSMH Medical Unit
Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH), in consultation with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU), has confirmed a COVID-19 outbreak on its Soldiers’ One...
