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COVID-19 in Huntsville: the latest updates

By Doppler Online On January 22, 2021 Feature, News

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COVID-19 cases in Simcoe Muskoka:

Last updated January 22, 2021, 2:30 p.m.

Note: numbers are based on Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit reporting and due to differences in reporting times may conflict with other sources. There may also be a lag in reports from the health unit due to a high volume of contact tracing. As of January 12, 2021 cases will either be reported based on date reported to public health unless otherwise specified. Date publicly reported by the health unit will no longer be used. 

Total laboratory-confirmed cases to date: 5,052 (4,867 cases in Simcoe County and 184 in Muskoka)

Resolved: 3,756

Active, unhospitalized: 1,154

Active, currently hospitalized: 34

Deaths to date: 108

Summary of Muskoka cases:

Total cases to date: 184

Active infections: 33 (none currently in hospital)

Resolved: 148

Deaths: three

Huntsville: 54 (46 resolved, two deceased) (See below the graph for a list of all Huntsville/Lake of Bays cases to date.)

Lake of Bays: six (resolved) (See below the graph for a list of all Huntsville/Lake of Bays cases to date.)

Muskoka Lakes: 38 (31 resolved, one deceased)

Bracebridge: 34 (24 resolved)

Gravenhurst: 41 (29 resolved)

Georgian Bay: 11 (10 resolved)

See a summary by municipality for all of Simcoe Muskoka on the SMDHU COVID-19 Case Explorer website.

Huntsville (H) and Lake of Bays (LOB) cases to date (see a breakdown by age below)

January 16, 2021 (H) – 45-64 year-old female, community acquired
January 13, 2021 (H) – 18-34 year-old male, close contact
(Note: As of January 12, 2021 cases will be reported based on date reported to public health unless otherwise specified. Date publicly reported by the health unit will no longer be used. Cases below that are prior to January 11, 2021 are noted on the date publicly reported by SMDHU.) 
January 11, 2021 (H) – 18-34 year-old male, close contact
January 11, 2021 (H) – 18-34 year-old male, outbreak related
January 8, 2021 (H) – 18-34 year-old female, close contact
January 8, 2021 (H) – 45-64 year-old male, congregate care setting
January 8, 2021 (H) – 0-17 year-old male, close contact
January 7, 2021 (H) – 45-64 year-old male, congregate care setting
January 5, 2021 (LOB) – 65-79 year-old male, close contact
January 5, 2021 (H) – 65-79 year-old female, congregate care setting
January 4, 2021 (H) – 35-44 year-old female, close contact
January 4, 2021 (H) – 0-17 year-old male, close contact
January 4, 2021 (H) – 18-34 year-old male, congregate care setting
January 4, 2021 (LOB) – 45-64 year-old female, community acquired
December 31, 2020 (H) – 0-17 year-old male, educational setting outbreak
December 30, 2020 (H) – 0-17 year-old female, close contact
December 29, 2020 (H) – 45-64 year-old female, institutional outbreak (Roger’s Cove)
December 24, 2020 (H) – 35-44 year-old male, educational setting outbreak
December 22, 2020 (H) – 45-64 year-old female, close contact
December 18, 2020 (H) – 65-79 year-old female, community acquired *UPDATE Dec 24: This case has been reassigned to another health unit
December 18, 2020 (H) – 45-64 year-old male, close contact *UPDATE Dec 24: This case has been reassigned to another health unit
December 17, 2020 (H) – 35-44 year-old female, community acquired
December 15, 2020 (H) – 45-64 year-old male, close contact
December 15, 2020 (H) – 45-64 year-old male, community acquired
December 14, 2020 (H) – 80+ year-old male, close contact
December 14, 2020 (H) – 80+ year-old female, close contact
December 8, 2020 (H) – 35-44 year-old female, close contact
December 8, 2020 (H) – 35-44 year-old male, close contact
December 8, 2020 (H) – 65-79 year-old female, close contact
December 7, 2020 (H) – 80-plus year-old male, close contact
November 30, 2020 (H) – 45-64 year-old female, travel-related
November 23, 2020 (LOB) – 65-79 year-old female, under investigation *UPDATE Nov. 24, 2020: The SMDHU removed this case from its list as it’s been re-assigned to another jurisdiction.
November 20, 2020 (LOB) – 18-34 year-old male, educational setting outbreak (Note: the school has not been identified, but as of 11:45 p.m. on Nov. 20 the Ministry of Health had not included any Muskoka-area schools in its list of schools with COVID-19 cases)
November 17, 2020 (H) – 45-64 year-old male, under investigation *UPDATE Nov. 18, 2020: The SMDHU removed this case from its list as it’s been re-assigned to another public health unit.
November 16, 2020 (H) – 18-34 year-old female, close contact
November 12, 2020 (H) – 80-plus year-old female, community acquired
November 5, 2020 (H) – 80-plus year-old female, travel
November 5, 2020 (H) – 45-64 year-old male, community acquired
October 19, 2020  (H) – 18-34 year-old female, community acquired
October 19, 2020 (H) – 18-34 year-old male, community acquired
October 19, 2020 (H) – 18-34 year-old male, community acquired
October 7, 2020 (H) – 45-64 year-old female, community acquired
September 23, 2020 (H) – 18-34 year-old female, community acquired
September 23, 2020 (H) – 0-17 year-old female, close contact
September 23, 2020 (H) – 35-44 year-old female, close contact
September 23, 2020 (H) – 18-34 year-old female, close contact
September 22, 2020 (H) – 18-34 year-old male, close contact
September 18, 2020 (H) – 35-44 year-old male, close contact
September 14, 2020 (H) – 80+ year-old male, close contact
September 10, 2020 (H) – 45-64 year-old male, close contact
September 10, 2020 (H) – 35-44 year-old female, close contact
September 8, 2020 (H) – 0-17 year-old female, workplace outbreak
August 31, 2020 (LOB) – 18-34 year-old female, community acquired
July 13, 2020 (H) – 35-44 year-old male, community acquired
June 19, 2020 (LOB) – 65-79 year-old male, community acquired
June 16, 2020 (H) – 45-64 year-old male, community acquired
May 5, 2020 (H) – 80+ year-old female, institutional outbreak
April 27, 2020 (H) – 45-64 year-old female, travel-related
April 20, 2020 (H) – 65-79 year-old male, institutional outbreak
April 9, 2020 (LOB) – 65-79 year-old male, community acquired
April 1, 2020 (H) – 45-64 year-old female, close contact of a known case
March 27, 2020 (H) – 65-79 year-old male, travel-related
March 27, 2020 (H) – 65-79 year-old female, travel-related
March 24, 2020 (H) – 18-34 year-old male, travel-related

 

Huntsville and Lake of Bays COVID cases: by the numbers (to Jan. 18, 2021)

Total cases: 60 (54 in Huntsville, six in Lake of Bays)

Total deaths: two (a man aged 35-44 and a man aged 45-64)

By age:
0-17 – six (10 per cent)
18-34 – 15 (25 per cent)
35-44 – nine (15 per cent)
45-64 – 15 (25 per cent)
65-79 – eight (13 per cent)
80+ – seven (12 per cent)

By gender:
Female – 27 (50 per cent)
Male – 27 (50 per cent)

By source of infection:
Close contact – 25 (41 per cent)
Community acquired – 16 (27 per cent)
Outbreak related – 13 (22 per cent)
Travel related – six (10 per cent)

Where to get tested

If you have symptoms of COVID-19 or qualify for a test under Ministry of Health guidelines, you will need to go to an assessment centre. Visit ontario.ca/covidtest for locations.

If you do not have symptoms of COVID-19 but are concerned about exposure and would like to be tested, there is currently one pharmacy in Huntsville conducting testing: Huntsville Shoppers Drug Mart (51 King William Street) Call 705-789-4471 to book an appointment.

Most recent news, community stories and commentary:

January 21, 2021 – Simcoe Muskoka schools to continue online learning until Feb. 10

January 20, 2021 – Shutdown necessary to control COVID-19 and protect healthcare: MPP Norm Miller

January 19, 2020 – First round of COVID-19 vaccinations for LTC residents in Simcoe Muskoka now complete

January 18, 2020 – COVID in Huntsville/Lake of Bays: by the numbers

January 18, 2021 – OPP enforcement under the stay-at-home order

January 18, 2021 – One new COVID case reported in Huntsville today (Jan. 18), 12 cases are active

January 17, 2021 – Listen Up! Let’s stay cool | Commentary

 

COVID-19 resources:

Mental health supports (opens in a new page)

Ontario Ministry of Health – data updated daily

Ontario’s online self-assessment tool.

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare

Town of Huntsville

Township of Lake of Bays

Huntsville Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce information and updates for businesses

Huntsville Community Help Out Group on Facebook – if you need support or supplies or have them to offer

Huntsville & Area Strong – Together we Stand Community COVID-19 Help Group on Facebook – if you need support or supplies or have them to offer

Lake of Bays COVID-19 Help Group on Facebook

 

Previous news, community stories, and commentary:

January 21, 2021 – Simcoe Muskoka schools to continue online learning until Feb. 10

January 20, 2021 – Shutdown necessary to control COVID-19 and protect healthcare: MPP Norm Miller

January 19, 2020 – First round of COVID-19 vaccinations for LTC residents in Simcoe Muskoka now complete

January 18, 2020 – COVID in Huntsville/Lake of Bays: by the numbers

January 18, 2021 – OPP enforcement under the stay-at-home order

January 18, 2021 – One new COVID case reported in Huntsville today (Jan. 18), 12 cases are active

January 17, 2021 – Listen Up! Let’s stay cool | Commentary

January 12, 2021 – Health unit intends to vaccinate all LTC residents in Simcoe Muskoka by Saturday, Jan. 16

January 12, 2021 – Sure I’m sorry, but let me qualify that | Commentary

January 12, 2021 – Province issues stay-at-home order

January 11, 2021 – Two new COVID cases reported in Huntsville today (Jan. 11), 13 cases are active

January 11, 2021 – District opens applications for emergency childcare

January 9, 2021 – Huntsville’s COVID-19 assessment centre taking pre-booked appointments starting Jan 11

January 8, 2021 – Two new COVID cases reported in Huntsville today (Jan. 8)

January 7, 2021 – Province extends online learning for Southern Ontario elementary students, and Northern Ontario shutdown

January 7, 2021 – New COVID case reported in Huntsville, in a congregate care setting

January 6, 2021 – Surely, we can get through this without being mean | Commentary

January 4, 2021 – Thinking about starting a home-based food business? Check out this guide from the province.

January 4, 2021 – Six new COVID cases reported for Huntsville, one in Lake of Bays since Dec. 24

January 3, 2021 – Listen Up! Partisanship should not be blind | Commentary

December 31 – Access to Huntsville OPP detachment restricted during provincewide shutdown

December 30 – To discourage New Year’s Eve parties, Al’s Taxi will only be making essential runs on Dec. 31

December 29 – One death, one new COVID case in Huntsville

December 27 – Spruce Glen reports case of COVID-19

December 26 – Muskoka Concert Band spreads holiday cheer with virtual performances

December 24 – One new COVID case reported in Huntsville today (Dec. 24)

December 23 – Impacts to District of Muskoka programs and services during province-wide shutdown

December 22 – One new COVID case reported in Huntsville today (Dec. 22)

December 22 – Town Hall and Canada Summit Centre will be closed to the public during province-wide shutdown

December 22 – HVHSA GM calls on province to reverse ski hill closure decision

December 21 – Here’s what the province’s shutdown means for Muskoka

December 21 – Province-wide shutdown to begin on Dec. 26

December 20 – Listen Up! Let’s extend this season of good will | Commentary ~ Hugh Mackenzie

December 20 – There’ll be no ice skating at River Mill Park this year

December 18 – First COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Barrie will serve priority groups in both Simcoe and Muskoka

December 18 – COVID cases continue to rise in Huntsville, with two new reported today (Dec. 18)

December 17 – Santa Claus is an essential service: Doug Ford

December 16 – Huntsville currently has four active COVID cases, one in hospital (as of Dec. 16)

December 16 – Make your voice heard on COVID red zone: MPP Norm Miller

December 15 – One death, one new COVID case reported in Huntsville today (Dec. 15)

December 14 – MAHC updates requirements for hospital visitors

December 13 – Listen Up! Muskoka doesn’t belong in Ontario’s COVID-19 red zone | Commentary

December 11 – This is what being in the COVID red/control zone means for Muskoka

December 11 – Simcoe Muskoka to move into province’s COVID red zone Dec. 14

December 10 – Muskoka paramedic tests positive for COVID-19, unrelated to duties says District

December 8 – Two additional COVID-19 cases reported in Huntsville today (note: this count was later updated to three)

December 7 – Huntsville’s COVID-19 case count rises by one as Muskoka’s cases to date surpass 100

December 7 – Making music during a pandemic: HHS band goes virtual

December 4 – What a difference a year makes | Commentary

December 2 – SMDHU medical officer of health clarifies COVID-19 expectations and exemptions for businesses

November 30 – Huntsville’s COVID-19 case count increases by one

November 27 – Sale of Town of Huntsville masks to support mental health thanks to local teen

November 26 – Health unit instructs businesses to step up COVID-19 prevention measures

November 26 – Province asks residents to stick to own households for the holidays

November 24 – Health unit recommends municipalities disallow people from lockdown zones in recreational facilities, suggests businesses do the same

November 24 – Residents urged to increase efforts to reduce spread of COVID-19: health unit

November 22 – Listen Up! A breach of trust | Commentary

November 20 – Simcoe Muskoka moves to orange “Restrict” level in province’s COVID-19 framework

November 16 – Huntsville’s COVID-19 case count rises to 27

November 15 – Listen Up! We can’t let it get nasty | Commentary

November 13 – Fire department reminds seasonal residents to keep safety in mind if choosing to stay year round

November 12 – District survey suggests seasonal residents plan to spend more time in Muskoka this winter

November 12 – One new case of COVID-19 in Huntsville

November 10 – Though we stand apart this year, we remember together: MPP Norm Miller

Novmber 10 – OFSAA cancels all winter high school championships and festivals

November 5 – Huntsville COVID-19 cases increase by two to 25 overall

November 3 – Simcoe Muskoka long-term care homes ordered to restrict visitors, outings

October 28 – MAHC staff encourage residents to take the pledge to #stopthespread

October 27 – Health unit wants to know what impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on you

October 23 – Catch-up clinics now available for current grade 8 students who missed vaccines in the spring due to COVID-19

October 21 – A different kind of fall: MPP Norm Miller

October 19 – Considering taking your kids trick-or-treating? Follow public health advice: chief medical officer of health

October19 – New coordinators of Muskoka Shoebox Project hope for strong virtual support during pandemic

October 18 – Listen Up! I have seen the enemy | Commentary

October 14 – Don Lough indoor track now open by appointment

October 14 – Save our summer camps: MP Scott Aitchison | Commentary

October 14 – Rogers Cove happy hour lifts spirits amidst COVID-19

October 6 (*updated Oct. 8) – Health unit order will help enforcement of self-isolation requirements

October 5 – Huntsville COVID-19 assessment centre switching to appointment-only model

September 30 – Province releases updated COVID-19 modelling

September 30 – Muskoka’s COVID-19 testing locations adjust to province’s changes to testing eligibility

September 29 – Great Pumpkin Trail, Portage Flyer Christmas postponed to 2021

September 26 – Province updates COVID-19 testing guidelines

September 25 – Supporting local artists and musicians in the midst of a pandemic

September 24 – MAHC reports positive COVID-19 result in staff member at South Muskoka site

September 23 – Huntsville’s Shoppers Drug Mart to provide COVID-19 testing starting Friday by appointment

September 23 – Twelve new COVID-19 cases reported in Simcoe Muskoka today, 10 in Muskoka

September 23 – Spruce Glen Public School reports that a student or staff member at the school has tested positive for COVID-19

September 22 – MAHC prepares for a possible surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations, while also recruiting more staff

September 19 – Gathering limits now reduced province-wide

September 18 – Health unit contemplates order to restrict social gatherings: Huntsville CAO

September 17 – MAHC to receive $1,119,642 from Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund

September 15 – The bells call us back to school and back to the Legislature: MPP Norm Miller

September 15 – New Huntsville COVID-19 assessment centre open three days per week thanks to paramedics, physicians, Town

September 15 – Conroy Park track, field and tennis court closed to public use during school hours

September 14 – Medical officer of health advises people to limit social connection to own household

September 13 – Listen Up! Wise words from a wise physician | Commentary

September 12 – Town preparing to reopen pool and one rink at CSC, walking track remains closed

September 12 – Drive-through COVID-19 testing available on Sept. 14 in Huntsville

September 11 – Two new cases of COVID-19 bring Huntsville’s total to 14

September 11 – Government launches webpage to report COVID-19 in schools

September 10 – Community connection in the time of COVID

September 7 – Listen Up! The better way ~ Hugh Mackenzie

September 4 – MAHC CEO responds to concerns about single COVID-19 assessment centre in Muskoka

September 2 – What happens if the COVID Alert app says you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus?

September 1 – Some parents seeking alternate arrangements for students this year

August 31 – Three new COVID-19 cases in Muskoka

August 30 – Listen Up! A bad decision by MAHC for Huntsville ~Hugh Mackenzie

August 30 – Long-term care residents can resume day trips and overnight absences

August 28 – Even COVID-19 can’t stop triathlon in Huntsville

August 27 – All TLDSB students will be required to wear masks when school resumes in September

August 27 – Don Lough Arena, Centennial Pool scheduled to reopen in mid-September

August 27 – Province releases COVID-19 management plan for schools

August 26 – Council displeased with decision to close Huntsville’s COVID-19 assessment centre

August 25 – COVID-19 assessment centre in Bracebridge to serve all of Muskoka

August 24 – Province eases capacity restrictions for indoor meeting spaces

August 21 – Provincial Support for Families applications open until Aug. 31

August 20 – Province extends orders under the Reopening Ontario Act

August 20 – Muskoka Economic Recovery Task Force hires team lead, project manager

August 19 – A thank you to our community from the Fairvern Nursing Home Board of Directors

August 19 – Learning to live with COVID-19: MPP Norm Miller

August 18 – Health unit offers advice for return to school

August 16 – Listen Up! All in this together ~ Hugh Mackenzie

August 15 – 3 Guys to reopen Aug. 15, thanks community for its support

August 14 – Town to receive almost $700,000 in provincial COVID-related funding

August 12 – Employee deemed at risk of catching COVID-19 from infected guests tests negative: Deerhurst

August 11 – Health Unit confirms 11 people who visited the area have tested positive for COVID-19 

August 11 – Restaurants and bars to keep customer logs under new provincial COVID measures 

August 10 – A patron at a local Huntsville restaurant tests positive for COVID-19 

August 4 – More dates added for drive-through COVID-19 testing in Muskoka for those who are asymptomatic

August 2 – Listen Up! Reopening schools is an important step | Commentary

July 31 – Province releases COVID Alert app

July 30 – COVID-19: Provinces must respect children’s rights to education whether or not schools reopen in September | Commentary

July 28 – The next drive-through COVID-19 testing in Huntsville is on July 30

July 27 – MAHC eases restrictions to allow one designated visitor per inpatient

July 25 – She Speaks: Of all the things to be wrong about | Commentary

July 23 – Local couple gets creative with drive-in wedding

July 23 – Tranform CERB into a basic annual income program | Commentary

July 22 – Huntsville COVID-19 Assessment Centre now open Saturdays for people with symptoms

July 22 – Leadership in the time of COVID, a retrospective: Deputy Mayor Nancy Alcock

July 20 – Listen Up! Not yet out of the woods ~ Hugh Mackenzie

July 17 – Town lifts restrictions on playgrounds, Conroy Park field with Stage 3 reopening

July 16 – Province extends emergency orders to July 29, 2020

July 15 – You can help local businesses recover and keep COVID-19 infection rates low: MPP Norm Miller

July 13 – Province announces Stage 3 reopening

July 13 – New case of COVID-19 in Huntsville

July 13 – Face coverings required on Huntsville Transit starting today

July 10 – Drive-through COVID-19 testing available on select dates this summer

July 10 – Isolation quilt-block makers share their stories. There’s still time to submit yours.

July 9 – Community members donate time, plants to beautify Flag Park

July 9 – Elective diagnostic imaging to resume at MAHC sites this week

July 8 – What does the health unit’s new mask requirement mean for you?

July 8 – Innovation and creativity alive and well in PSM during COVID-19: MP Scott Aitchison

July 7 – Health unit to require masks in indoor public spaces in Simcoe Muskoka starting July 13, 2020

July 6 – Town Hall reopens today, July 6

July 6 – Library halts reopening phases due to air quality issues

July 4 – Muskoka Novel Marathon goes online for 2020 with Quarantine Edition

July 4 – Muskoka Hornets return to training, hope for game play later this summer

July 3 – Local municipalities receiving extra funding from Province to help with transit cleaning during COVID-19

July 2 – Huntsville council rescinds its decision to ban garage sales

June 30 – MAHC no longer needs donations of supplies, thanks community for its support

June 30 – Mandatory mask use “actively under review” by Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

June 30 – COVID-19 update from Mayor Karin Terziano | Video

June 30 – Stay at Home Gala raises more than $48,000 for local charities

June 29 – MPP Norm Miller advocates for tourism businesses impacted by COVID-19 in Ontario Legislature

June 27 – Ontario extends emergency orders to July 10

June 24 – Stisted Fall Fair cancelled for 2020

June 24 – As summer begins, protect all we’ve accomplished in the fight against COVID-19 ~ Mayor Karin Terziano

June 23 – Municipal Canada Day celebrations and fireworks cancelled

June 22 – COVID-19 drive-through testing available this week for long-term care, retirement home visit requirements

June 19 –Two new COVID-19 cases in Muskoka as Simcoe Muskoka reports highest daily case count yet

June 18 – Want to know if you’ve been exposed to COVID-19 in public? There will soon be an app for that.

June 18 – Province enhancing COVID-19 case and contact management

June 17 – Main Street now has directional arrows to encourage physical distancing

June 17 – Shop local, eat local, play local, and vacation local this summer: MPP Norm Miller

June 16 – Huntsville logs ninth case of COVID-19

June 15 – Businesses invited to join free information session on operating safely during COVID-19 pandemic

June 15 – Parry Sound-Muskoka to receive $350,000 in tourism support

June 14 – MAHC gradually resuming elective surgeries

June 14 – Weddings and funeral ceremonies can now have more attendees, but receptions still limited to 10

June 12 – Ontario Lacrosse Association cancels 2020 box lacrosse season

June 12 – Ontarians can now expand close contacts to up to 10 within an exclusive ‘social circle’

June 11 – Province to allow one visitor per resident at long-term care homes starting June 18

June 11 – The world post-pandemic ~ Ross Maund and Dave Wilkin

June 10 – Mental health support is available, ask for help: MP Scott Aitchison

June 8 – Eighth laboratory-confirmed case of COVID-19 reported in Huntsville

June 8 – Muskoka among regions moving to Stage 2 reopening on June 12

June 6 – With hope for what a different future will bring, Ahmisa Yoga closes studio, moves to online classes

June 4 – Tawingo College community reacts with sadness to news of school’s closing

June 4 – Province allows short-term rentals to resume operations starting June 5

June 4 – Payment-deferred, interest-deferred loans now available to small businesses through Muskoka Futures

June 3 – Regional reopening would need to be approached with caution: SMDHU medical officer of health

June 2 – Businesses: need PPE? The Chamber wants to hear from you

June 1 – Quarantunes, Black Whole online concerts supported local charities

June 1 – Fall fair cancelled for 2020

May 30 – Hand sanitizers and directional lines coming to Huntsville’s main street: Mayor

May 29 – Muskoka’s COVID-19 assessment centres now testing at-risk asymptomatic people

May 28 – Local instructors want you to make a square for a COVID-19 isolation quilt

May 27 – Province further extends emergency orders

May 26 – Kaitlyn’s Run raises almost $2,000 for the Huntsville Hospital Foundation

May 24 – Listen Up! Let’s not blow it now ~ Hugh Mackenzie

May 23 – Random acts of kindness for frontline workers

May 21 – Town reopens some outdoor amenities following Province’s easing of restrictions

May 21 – Muskoka Traditions COVID-19 case not a false positive

May 21 – District Council approves $750,000 loan to Muskoka Futures to help small businesses

May 21 – COVID-19 Q&A with Dr. Roy Kirkpatrick: Wearing masks

May 20 – Thank you for your sacrifices: MPP Norm Miller

May 19 – COVID-19 outbreak at Chartwell Muskoka Traditions declared over

May 19 – Province extends emergency order, permits opening of some outdoor amenities

May 19 – HHS student 3D printing earsavers for frontline mask wearers

May 19 – Top ten learnings (thus far) from the COVID-19 pandemic ~ Dave Wilkin and Ross Maund

May 17 – Listen Up! Reflections on COVID-19 ~ Hugh Mackenzie

May 16 – Kiwanis food drive collects 5,225 lbs and $5,600 for Salvation Army Food Bank

May 15 – If you have even one of these COVID-19 symptoms, seek assessment and testing

May 15 – Municipal beaches, playgrounds and sports fields remain closed

May 14 – Province removes co-pay from drug benefit program until July 1 to help with prescription costs during COVID-19

May 14 – Let’s not forget our children ~ Mary Spring

May 13 – The latest update from Mayor Karin Terziano

May 13 – Council debates economic aid, sets aside $500,000 and creates advisory group

May 13 – Local songwriter, Sonja Garlick, pens coronavirus-inspired song

May 13 – Stay the course and just be kind: MP Scott Aitchison

May 13 – Letter: ‘Premier Ford, please make mask use mandatory’ ~ Dale Peacock

May 12 – Huntsville Soccer Club cancels 2020 outdoor house league

May 12 – Kiwanis holding food bank drive at local grocery stores May 13-14

May 11 – How to sort COVID-19 fact from fiction

May 11 – “Now is not the time for divisive attitudes”: Muskoka’s mayors

May 10 – Arrowhead to open for limited day use on May 15

May 10 – Listen Up! A Conservative’s view on basic guaranteed income ~ Hugh Mackenzie

May 8 – Kindness, one box of Girl Guide cookies at a time

May 7 – Andrea Gillespie urges PM to give a national commencement address for this year’s graduates

May 7 – She Speaks: Universal basic awakening ~ Kathleen May

May 6 – Factors affecting the impact of COVID-19 ~ Hugh Holland

May 6 – Province extends electricity rate relief until May 31

May 5 – Huntsville records first case of COVID-19 in a retirement home

May 4 – Dr. Gardner encourages people to get tested if they have any symptoms of COVID-19

May 4 – Medical officer of health maintains it’s still best for people to remain at their primary residences

May 4 –  It’s mental health week: Canadians are anxious and crave real connection, but say they’re doing “fine”

May 3 – Listen Up! Caution, courtesy and common sense ~ Hugh Mackenzie

May 1 – Executive director for Fairvern on what the home is doing to protect residents and staff from COVID-19

May 1 – Should you be tested for COVID-19? An update from the Muskoka Assessment Centres

May 1 – Spreading messages of hope on Britannia Road

May 1 – Province provides safety guidelines for businesses

April 30 – Combatting COVID-19 loneliness, one card at a time

April 30 – Council tackles topics of garage sales, boat ramps and Ironman

April 30 – Education in unprecedented times ~ Mary Spring

April 29 – What will be the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic? ~ Ross Maund and Dave Wilkin

April 29 – Council takes a wage cut to the end of the year

April 27 – One new COVID-19 case reported for Huntsville, bringing the total to six

April 27 – Provincial parks to remain closed until May 31

April 27 – Huntsville Arts Society moves members’ show online

April 26 – Mental health supports in Muskoka

April 26 – Listen Up! Strong political leadership is important ~ Hugh Mackenzie

April 25 – Community gardens now deemed essential

April 25 – Saying goodbye to a loved one during COVID-19

April 25 – The COVID-19 response: Canada vs. the United States ~ Don McCormick

April 24 – Baysville Lions Club has created 500 masks for their community

April 24 – Stay At Home Gala to support hospital foundations, women’s shelters and food security

April 22 – Province takes further steps to protect residents and workers in long-term care homes

April 22 – Project update: face shields are now in production and available for free to frontline workers

April 22 – My first 100 days as Mayor—typical or unusual? ~ Mayor Karin Terziano

April 21 – ‘This is our defining moment’: HHS student Spencer Haney

April 20 – Health experts say COVID-19 has likely peaked in Ontario but physical distancing remains critical

April 20 – The Huntsville community rocks! Encouraging messages being left all over town

April 20 – ‘We’ve got your back’: Minister of Economic Development, Mélanie Joly | Commentary

April 19 – This is Huntsville: Do Cool Things with James Hunt and Ralph | Video

April 19 – Listen Up! Democracy must not be a victim of COVID-19 ~ Hugh Mackenzie

April 18 – First area business forum held online April 16 with more to follow across the region

April 18 – Huntsville Public Library ramps up online services during COVID-19

April 17 – Psychologists at Brainworks hosting free webinars to help you cope through this pandemic

April 17 – Finding work still possible during COVID-19 restrictions

April 16 – Protect yourself from COVID-19 related scams: OPP

April 15 – Support local, stay home, and remember we should all be working together: MPP Norm Miller

April 15 – Huntsville Festival of the Arts launches online programs and concerts

April 15 – TriMuskoka donates $4,000 to the Huntsville Hospital Foundation

April 14 – Local seniors unhappy with OPP officer’s close contact; some closeness may be necessary say OPP

April 13 – Wondering when and how to wear a homemade face mask?

April 13 – COVID-19 and climate change: a good time to reflect ~ Hugh Holland

April 12 – Town of Huntsville providing support to local food banks

April 12 – District and municipalities working together to connect residents to supports during COVID-19

April 11 – Province strengthening victim services support during COVID-19 outbreak

April 11 – Health unit reports first COVID-19 death in Muskoka, as well as first laboratory-confirmed case in Lake of Bays

April 10 – Dr. Kirkpatrick shares tip sheet with practical advice for those thinking of leaving their primary residence

April 10 – Province significantly expanding COVID-19 testing

April 10 – Choir! Choir! Choir! sing-a-thon on April 11 to raise funds for Canadian Cancer Society

April 9 – Refusing to open cottages the right thing to do: Peter Briggs

April 9 – $10,000 granted to Muskoka’s food banks

April 9 – Volunteers with sewing skills needed to create face masks for essential workers, other community members

April 9 – This virus can have devastating impacts on long-term care facilities’: Dr. Charles Gardner

April 9 – Miller encourages people to stay home this Easter weekend, reminds residents to continue to isolate

April 8 – Don’t let low Huntsville numbers fool you, assume COVID-19 is everywhere: Dr. Charles Gardner

April 8 – Healthcare workers are there for you, stay at home for them: MAHC CEO

April 8 – Imagine a stronger, healthier, more resilient Canada: MP Scott Aitchison

April 7 – Street sweeping, King William construction, downtown flowers among services to continue this year

April 7 – Local restaurants provide meals for frontline workers

April 7 – Concerns councillors hearing include people congregating, an influx of seasonal residents, and the financial impact of COVID-19

April 7 – It is essential that businesses in small towns survive COVID-19 ~ Mary Spring

April 6 –  A waste collection update from the District of Muskoka

April 6 – A lesson from the pandemic ~ Don McCormick

April 5 – Local initiative creating face shields for PSWs, long-term care workers, essential business staff

April 3 – Premier Ford announces further restrictions in business activity in fight against COVID-19

April 3 – Town reminds residents that all playgrounds, fields, and parks are closed under a provincial order

April 2 – Huntsville’s laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 rises to four, with eight now in Muskoka

April 2 – “We cannot be complacent”: SMDHU medical officer of health

April 1 – Rural internet users frustrated with high overage charges during COVID-19 restrictions

March 31 – Real estate brokers in Muskoka adjust protocols to keep buyers, sellers and realtors safe

March 31 – Council struggles to find savings amidst coronavirus pandemic, and not knowing how long it will last

March 31 – COVID-19 assessment centres now open in Muskoka

March 31 – Province extends school closures until at least May 4

March 30 – Province orders playgrounds and other outdoor recreational areas closed

March 30 –  ‘Stay home except for essential reasons’: Ontario’s chief medical officer of health

March 30 – Muskoka has six laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19, three of them in Huntsville

March 29 – Local student organizes socially distant food drive for The Table as COVID-19 service project

March 29 – This is Huntsville: Messages from the community for the community | Video

March 29 – Listen Up! We can disagree and still work together ~ Hugh Mackenzie

March 28 – Ontario prohibits gatherings of more than five people

March 28 – MBRP builds safety shields for free to help protect frontline workers

March 28 – Signs placed by anonymous residents thank hospital staff, grocery workers | Video

March 28 – Cameron of Lochiel helping to ease neighbours’ isolation with solo music outside their homes

March 27 – Aitchison urges everyone to do their part: “Unfortunately it’s going to get a lot worse before it gets better”

March 27 – Seniors, and others, finding support through the kindness of community members

March 26 – First laboratory-confirmed case of COVID-19 in Huntsville is travel-related

March 26 – MAHC working to increase capacity for critical cases: CEO

March 26 – MAHC puts out call for donations of supplies to support COVID-19 preparedness

March 26 – Faith Baptist offering community support

March 25 – Health unit reports its first laboratory-confirmed case of COVID-19 in Muskoka

March 25 – Local businesses coming to terms with the harsh realities of COVID-19

March 24 – Deerhurst Resort donates thousands of masks, gloves and disposable thermometers to local hospital

March 24 – Health unit update: snowbirds, how the virus is spread, testing, mental health 

March 24 – Town of Huntsville adjusts transit service for COVID-19

March 24 – District implements waste collection changes to help protect workers during COVID-19

March 24 – Province releases list of essential businesses, with all other workplaces ordered to close as of midnight tonight

March 23 – Province orders mandatory closure of all non-essential businesses

March 23 – With its tenth case reported, health unit stresses critical need for social distancing, other measures

March 23 – MAHC limits most outpatient services and programs

March 23 – Muskoka awaits approval for two coronavirus assessment centres

March 23 – Town of Huntsville thanks local businesses for their efforts during COVID-19

March 22 – Tour bus company says they did not bring busloads of people to Huntsville to shop

March 22 – Local couple spreads joy for their community’s kids

March 22 –  Coping with COVID-19: Revel in the commonplace

March 21 – Health unit reports second COVID-19 related death, one new case via community transmission, none in Muskoka yet

March 21 – No break on Huntsville property tax deadline, at least not yet 

March 21 – A look inside an Italian hospital: why isolation and social distancing are so important

March 21 – Listen Up! COVID-19 and Canada’s golden hour: a guest post by pharmacist Bill Coon

March 20 – Town issues parks and open spaces warning related to COVID-19

March 20 – Remember the food banks: COVID-19 containment measures hit the most vulnerable the hardest

March 20 – Coping with COVID-19: Remember these three things

March 19 – Huntsville Mayor Karin Terziano thanks health care professionals and asks Huntsville residents to take COVID-19 seriously

March 19 – Open for business: support local during COVID-19

March 19 – Questions and answers about testing for COVID-19 in Muskoka

March 19 – What is social distancing? | Infographic

March 19 – Coronavirus Q&As: Answers to seven questions your kids may have about the pandemic

March 18 – Coping with COVID-19: What will you choose? (image)

March 18 – As local small businesses and workers grapple with COVID-19 uncertainty, Feds announce measures to help those impacted

March 18 – Coping with COVID-19: Help create a colourful (and virtual) community canvas

March 17 – Why COVID-19 testing is being prioritized and containment is critical: SMDHU’s medical officer of health

March 17 – Bullocks’ Independent to open an hour earlier to help seniors, immune-compromised people shop

March 17 – Ontario declares state of emergency

March 17 – Town Hall, District office and community hubs to close until April 6

March 17 – Coping with COVID-19: Remember the beauty that surrounds us

March 16 – Enhanced public health measures: chief medical officer’s guidance to Ontarians on COVID-19

March 16 – Ministry of Health recommends restaurants close or switch delivery method

March 16 – Town of Huntsville considering a business continuity plan to service the public remotely: Mayor

March 16 – MAHC restricting non-essential visitors to both area hospitals beginning March 17

March 16 – Local mediator creates Facebook group to help people connect for support and supplies

March 15 – Town of Huntsville to close most facilities until April 5, 2020

March 15 – Listen Up! Stay calm and carry on ~ Hugh Mackenzie

March 13 – Acting CEO for MAHC hoping test centres for new coronavirus will open as early as next week

March 13 – Town of Huntsville postpones programs and events as precaution during COVID-19

March 13 – She Speaks: We can only do this one way—together ~ Kathleen May

March 12 – Province implementing enhanced measures to protect Ontarians from COVID-19

March 12 – Province orders schools closed for two weeks following March break

 

 

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