Last updated November 26, 2021
*Note: data may change as the health unit completes its investigations
Muskoka cases reported in the past week:
November 25, Huntsville – female 0-17, community acquired
November 25, Huntsville – female 0-17, outbreak related
November 25, Huntsville – female 0-17, outbreak related
November 25, Huntsville – male 0-17, outbreak related
November 25, Huntsville – male 0-17, under investigation
November 25, Huntsville – male 0-17, outbreak related
November 25, Huntsville – male 18-34, community acquired
November 25, Huntsville – female 35-44, outbreak related
November 25, Huntsville – male 45-64, under investigation
November 25, Bracebridge – female 65-79, under investigation
November 25, Bracebridge – male 65-79, close contact
November 25, Gravenhurst – female 0-17, close contact
November 24, Huntsville – female 0-17, outbreak related
November 24, Huntsville – female 0-17, outbreak related
November 24, Huntsville – male 0-17, outbreak related
November 24, Huntsville – female 18-34, close contact
November 24, Huntsville – male 45-64, community acquired
November 24, Muskoka Lakes – male 45-64, travel
November 24, Bracebridge – female 35-44, close contact
November 24, Georgian Bay – female 45-64, close contact
November 23, Huntsville – female 0-17, outbreak related
November 23, Huntsville – female 0-17, outbreak related
November 23, Huntsville – male 0-17, outbreak related
November 23, Huntsville – male 0-17, community acquired
November 23, Huntsville – male 0-17, outbreak related
November 23, Huntsville – female 18-34, community acquired
November 23, Huntsville – female 45-64, close contact
November 23, Gravenhurst – female 35-44, under investigation
November 22, Huntsville – male 0-17, close contact
November 22, Huntsville – male 0-17, close contact
November 22, Bracebridge – female 18-34, close contact
November 22, Bracebridge – male 45-64, community acquired
November 22, Bracebridge – female 65-79, close contact
November 21, Gravenhurst – female 18-34, community acquired
November 20, Huntsville – male 0-17, outbreak related
November 20, Huntsville – male 0-17, outbreak related
November 20, Huntsville – male 18-34, close contact
November 20, Huntsville – female 35-64, community acquired
November 20, Huntsville – female 45-64, close contact
November 20, Bracebridge – female 18-34, close contact
November 20, Bracebridge – male 18-34, close contact
November 20, Bracebridge – male 35-44, close contact
November 20, Gravenhurst – male 45-64, close contact
November 20, Georgian Bay – female 65-79, close contact
November 20, Georgian Bay – male 65-79, community acquired
November 20, Georgian Bay – male 80+, community acquired
Case summary for Muskoka:
Cases to date: 722
Active infections: 57 including two in hospital
Deaths: seven (three in Huntsville, one in Lake of Bays, one in Muskoka Lakes, one in Bracebridge, one in Gravenhurst)
Resolved cases: 658
Muskoka cases to date with confirmed or suspected variants of concern:
Alpha (B.1.1.7): 185
Beta (B.1.351): one
Gamma (P.1): five
Delta (B.1.617): 184
Screened positive for a mutation of interest: 27
Click here to see COVID-19 news, community stories, and commentary or continue reading for more data on case counts and immunizations.
Muskoka cases to date by municipality:
- Huntsville: 217 (30 active including two in hospital, 184 resolved, three deceased)
- Lake of Bays: 39 (none active, 38 resolved, one deceased)
- Muskoka Lakes: 132 (one active, 130 resolved, one deceased)
- Bracebridge: 169 (18 active, 150 resolved, one deceased)
- Gravenhurst: 123 (four active, 118 resolved, one deceased)
- Georgian Bay: 42 (four active, 38 resolved)
Recent school outbreaks in Muskoka
- Spruce Glen Public School, Huntsville – declared Nov. 22, 2021; nine cases as of Nov. 25
- Monck Public School, Bracebridge – declared Nov. 19, 2021; three cases as of Nov. 25
- VK Greer Public School, Port Sydney – declared Nov. 9, 2021; 13 cases as of Nov. 25
Immunizations
Muskoka residents age 12 and older
- First dose: 51,362 (85.4 per cent)
- Second dose: 49,583 (82.4 per cent)
Simcoe Muskoka residents age 12 and older
- First dose: 466,351 (77.1 per cent)
- Second dose: 449,858 (74.4 per cent)
- Third dose: 23,949 (4.0 per cent)
Cases by immunization status
**The health unit does not provide data for separate regions, but for Simcoe Muskoka as a whole:
COVID-19 case rate per 100,000 population (age 12+) as of Nov. 22:
- Fully vaccinated: 117.1
- Partially vaccinated: 258.7
- Unvaccinated or vaccinated with one dose less than 14 days: 850.6
Number of COVID-19 cases (age 12+) as of Nov. 22:
- Fully vaccinated: 503
- Partially vaccinated: 70
- Unvaccinated or vaccinated with one dose less than 14 days: 634
COVID-19 hospitalization rate per 100,000 population (age 12+) as of Nov. 22:
- Fully vaccinated: 4.7
- Partially vaccinated: NR
- Unvaccinated or vaccinated with one dose less than 14 days: 57.7
Number of COVID-19 hospitalizations (age 12+) as of Nov. 22:
- Fully vaccinated: 20
- Partially vaccinated: <5
- Unvaccinated or vaccinated with one dose less than 14 days: 43
For more information:
- Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit COVID-19 information and statistics: simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/COVID-19
- How to book a COVID-19 vaccine or find a walk-in clinic in Muskoka simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/COVID-19/Vaccine-and-Immunization
- Where and when to get tested: covid-19.ontario.ca/covid-19-test-and-testing-location-information
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Ralph Cliffe says
Don’t take your mask off yet, Canadians should be ‘more cautious’
with Delta variant spreading, experts say
Now if only our leaders understand the situation?
BJ BOLTAUZER says
Very good comment, Ralph Cliffe. But you expect too much of our “leaders”. Our leaders, and leaders across the world, are politicians. And as such they care only about themselves and their careers.
margrethe ruddock says
With all the vaccine information, it is really important that all of us in Huntsville try our best to keep each safe from Covid 19 and The Delta Varient. It is now really important that all over 12 years of age get fully Covid vaccinated to protect all our children younger than 12 who can not get vaccinated yet. 💉💉
Tami Kegley says
I think our leaders clearly understand the issue at hand. As such, we have been provided the necessary vaccines to get the job done. That is on each and every one of us as responsible members of the community. I challenge all who have yet to get their second jab to do so as soon as permitted. I would just add that our health unit should continue to seek getting doses to those who may be home bound or otherwise unable to get to a pharmacy or vaccination pop up.
Flu vaccines will also be available soon. In our household we will be fully innoculated and wearing our masks in the appropriate circumstances. It is the least we can do to keep each other safe and our businesses open and functioning, not to mention protecting children under 12 and others unable to receive the jab.
I am really quite proud of how we have done to this point. Let’s keep up the good work!
Murray Christenson says
How is it that 75.9% of Simcoe Muskoka residents have had their first shot while 80% have had both shots?.
Dawn Huddlestone, Managing Editor says
Thanks for catching that typo, Murray. It’s been corrected.
John Lacey says
What is it with some of these people in Huntsville? Did we all of a sudden feel we are invincible because we have had both shots or none. Wake up people and use your head. Be more cautious and aware of groups and wear your masks. We can only beat the pandemic together.
Brenda Begg says
To John Lacey: I agree. There are some people who feel invincible because they’ve had 2 shots. They’ve become complacent. I understand that; it’s been a long haul. Most certainly we do need to continue to be cautious with whom and where we mingle, continue to mask, keep our hands away from our faces, sanitize/wash our hands, physically distance, and get the jab including any recommended Booster shots. Covid mutates. It’s the gift that keeps on giving.
Wilma Brown says
COVID-19 Advisory School Status On TLDSB site shows the accurate count of cases. VK Greer does not have 13 cases and Spruce Glen has 11.
Dawn Huddlestone, Managing Editor says
Hi Wilma,
The school board reports only the cases that are active, while the health unit reports the total number of cases confirmed in the outbreak from the time it was declared. The number we have used is the health unit’s.
Harolyn Hussain says
I hope they have shut Spruce Glen down for the time being !!! Now we will probably have to worry about a stronger variant with the new, stronger spreading “Omicron” !!! Wear the mask, get vaccinated and stay safe!!!