One more death and 146 new COVID-19 cases are in the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s first update from the weekend.
The latest victim to succumb to the virus was an Oro-Medonte man between 45 and 64 years of age, whose case was not linked to any outbreaks.
The health unit also says 122 more local cases have screened positive as a variant of concern, with 681 currently active variant cases in the region.
The new cases reported today include:
54 Barrie
4 Orillia
3 Oro-Medonte
3 Collingwood
1 Springwater
1 Midland
1 Tay
4 Tiny
8 Essa
1 Adjala-Tosorontio
12 Innisfil
35 Bradford WG
13 New Tecumseth
4 Muskoka Lakes
1 Bracebridge
1 Huntsville
Meanwhile, the health unit says starting tomorrow, the standby list for same day COVID-19 vaccine appointments will be opening each morning at 8:00 a.m. (instead of 7:00 a.m.).
https://twitter.com/SMDhealthunit/status/1391832384870432770
PLEASE NOTE: starting May 11th, the standby list for same day #COVID19Vaccine appointments will be opening each morning at 8:00 a.m. (instead of 7:00 a.m.).
Remember: the list is for those who are eligible for their first dose only and your eligibility will be reviewed. pic.twitter.com/cJSAhgZ6Av
— SMDHU (@SMDhealthunit) May 10, 2021