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Simcoe Countys largest health centre is taking action to protect patients, visitors and its staff from the increasing rates of respiratory illnesses in the region by returning to universal masking.

An uptick in Ontario’s COVID-19 wastewater signal, more positive PCR tests and increased hospital admissions mean that the spread of COVID-19 is on the rise again.

The Advisory Table is chaired by Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, and includes 15 labour leaders from across Canada with expertise across sectors, including those impacted by ongoing transitions in the economy.

COVID-19 indicators are forecasting Canadians may be on the brink of entering a fall wave. Here are some key questions answered.

A new COVID-19 variant that’s become the dominant strain in the United States has made its way to Ontario, according to public health officials.

A new COVID-19 variant that’s become the dominant strain in the United States has made its way to Ontario, according to public health officials.

Wastewater testing became an important surveillance tool for COVID-19 spread early on in the pandemic. But its unclear how long current levels of government funding will continue, and experts are calling on the federal government to create a standardized surveillance system for all of Canada.

Wastewater testing became an important surveillance tool for COVID-19 spread early on in the pandemic. But its unclear how long current levels of government funding will continue, and experts are calling on the federal government to create a standardized surveillance system for all of Canada.

By Phil Hahn, CTVNews.ca Producer Click here for updates on this story    Toronto, Ontario (CTV Network) -- In the wake of the

Dr. Vera Etches, Ottawa's medical officer of health — the woman who led the city's public health response since the first lockdown in 2020 — isn't ready to declare the pandemic over yet.