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COVID-19 Today: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario

COVID-19 Today: A look at the numbers for Newmarket, York Region, Ontario

15 more cases in Newmarket, 67-year-old man passes away; York Region new cases plunge to 152 —lowest number since March 23 — and 3 more variant case deaths; Ontario reports 2,320 new cases, 32 more deaths, as positivity and hospitalizations continue to decline
WATCH: More than half of eligible Ontarians have received their first COVID-19 vaccine shot, deputy premier says

WATCH: More than half of eligible Ontarians have received their first COVID-19 vaccine shot, deputy premier says

Province projects two-thirds of the province will have gotten their first jab by end of May
67-year-old man is Newmarket's 47th COVID-19 death

67-year-old man is Newmarket's 47th COVID-19 death

As the vaccine rollout that began with the oldest, most vulnerable impacts the statistics, the distribution of serious cases and deaths has shifted to a younger group
Police investigating after hate-motivated banners hung in Vaughan

Police investigating after hate-motivated banners hung in Vaughan

Images of a suspect and vehicle have been released in connection with four separate incidents over the last two weeks
SPCA, YRDSB partner for UNESCO humane education presentation

SPCA, YRDSB partner for UNESCO humane education presentation

'One Welfare ... enables us to elevate our thinking to consider the relationship between animal, human, and environmental well-being and conservation,' says Ontario SPCA chief veterinary officer
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

It’s Not Whether You Get Knocked Down, It’s Whether You Get Back Up
COVID-19: Poll shows registered practical nurses struggling with pandemic stress

COVID-19: Poll shows registered practical nurses struggling with pandemic stress

Over 90 per cent are worried about bringing COVID-19 home to their families, and 70 per cent reported facing increased violence from patients and their families
Georgina marina, Markham barbershop, Vaughan sports facility among 19 charges for COVID-19 violations

Georgina marina, Markham barbershop, Vaughan sports facility among 19 charges for COVID-19 violations

Members of the enforcement task force visited 1,461 businesses across York Region from May 3 to 9
Bradford man relieved to be vaccinated after three COVID-19 infections

Bradford man relieved to be vaccinated after three COVID-19 infections

The appliance repair technician, who continues to experience fatigue, fevers, nausea and trouble breathing, finds support on the Facebook Long Hauler group
Ontario pauses AstraZeneca delivery because of blood clot link

Ontario pauses AstraZeneca delivery because of blood clot link

The announcement was made this afternoon after health officials noted an increase in blood clots linked to the vaccine