COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the local total number of cases up to 13,836, including 262 deaths to date.Local public health also reported 27 new COVID-19 variant cases on Wednesday, bringing that total to 6,321, including 107 cases that are active.
COVID-19 booster shots now recommended for long-term care residents: NACI Seven of the new cases are in Penetanguishene, while four are in Bracebridge, three are in Barrie, three are in Innisfil and three are in New Tecumseth.
The rest are in Collingwood, Essa, Gravenhurst, Springwater and Tiny Township.Eight of the new cases are a result of close contact with another positive COVID-19 case, while eight are outbreak-related and one is travel-related.