{"id":343,"date":"2022-11-29T17:33:34","date_gmt":"2022-11-29T17:33:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edo.simcoe.ca\/?page_id=343"},"modified":"2023-02-13T15:33:21","modified_gmt":"2023-02-13T15:33:21","slug":"covid-19","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edo.simcoe.ca\/resources\/covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n\r\n<section id=\"SubpageBanner\" >\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edo.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Innovative-technologies-help-combat-COVID_1-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"COVID-19 Background Image\" class=\"bannerbg\" width=\"100%\">\r\n        <div class=\"banneroverlay\"><\/div>\r\n       \r\n         <div class=\"row\">\r\n                <div class=\"bannercontent\">\r\n                    <div class=\"simcoebreadcrumb\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/edo.simcoe.ca\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"blobbreak yellow\"><div class=\"smallline\"><\/div><div class=\"largeline\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n                    <h1>COVID-19<\/h1>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edo.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/themes\/aoda-child-theme\/img\/subpagebannerrounds.png\" width=\"348\" height=\"106\" alt=\"Three yellow rounds\" class=\"bannerrounds\">\r\n         <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"BlockColumns  sitecontainer spacebetween bgcontain\" style=\" \">\r\n    <div class=\"bgoverlay overlayfalse\"><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"bglargetext\"><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"blockpadding tpzeropixels bpzeropixels\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"row\">\r\n\r\n                                                    <div class=\"col col-lg-12  bpsixtypixels\">\r\n                                <h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business Resources<\/span><\/h3>\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                                    <div class=\"col col-lg-4  \">\r\n                                <h6 style=\"text-align: left;\">COVID 19<\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The County of Simcoe Economic Development Office is working with partners to \u200bupdate COVID-19 business resources. Do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or suggestions on how we can support your business.\u00a0 Contact us at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:edo@simcoe.ca\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">edo@simcoe.ca<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simcoe.ca\/dpt\/ccd\/news\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">County of Simcoe\u200b<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.simcoemuskokahealth.org\/Promos\/Novel-Coronavirus\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit \u200b<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for\u200b local updates<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3092\" src=\"https:\/\/edo.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Business-Impact-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"Business Impact\" width=\"578\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edo.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Business-Impact-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edo.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Business-Impact-1024x740.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/edo.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Business-Impact-768x555.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edo.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Business-Impact-1536x1110.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/edo.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Business-Impact.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px\" \/><\/p>\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                                    <div class=\"col col-lg-8  \">\r\n                                <h6 style=\"text-align: left;\">NEW UPDATES<\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1001640\/ontarios-newest-red-tape-reduction-act-features-fewer-fees-better-services\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Red Tape Reduction Act\u200b<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (February 22, 2202)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1i1_ZcGXCFsHrhY_hcV9fJ1Nlr_8UFLq3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multi-Sectoral Technical Briefing for Easing of Public Health Measures\u200b<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Materials &#8211; February 16, 2022)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/magnet.whoplusyou.com\/lp\/cahrc-ccrha\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Agriculture Wage Subsidy for Youth\u200b<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (runs until March 2022)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1001595\/ontario-expands-critical-relief-for-tourism-sector\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario Expands Relief for Tourism Sector<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (February 16, 2022)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1001600\/ontario-moving-to-next-phase-of-reopening-on-february-17\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario Moving to Next Phase o\u200bf Reopening on February 17\u200b<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Feb 14, 2022)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/businesses-get-help-covid-19-costs?utm_source=sootoday.com&amp;utm_campaign=sootoday.com:%20outbound&amp;utm_medium=referral\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applications now open for Small Business Relief Grant program \u200b<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Feb 9, 2022)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betakit.com\/edc-makes-covid-19-investment-matching-program-permanent-expands-eligibility\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EDC has made its temporary pand\u200bemic investme\u200bnt matching program permanent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Feb 8, 2022)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1001451\/ontario-outlines-steps-to-cautiously-and-gradually-ease-public-health-measures\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario Outlines Steps to Cautiously an\u200bd Gradually Ease Public Health Measures<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (January 20, 2022)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/businesses-get-help-covid-19-costs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applications Now Open for Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (January 18, 2022) \u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1001430\/ontario-cuts-electricity-rates-to-help-workers-families-and-small-businesses\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario Cuts Electricity Rates to\u200b Help Workers, Families and Small Businesses\u200b<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (January 18, 2022)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1001429\/ontario-launches-program-to-support-advanced-manufacturers-across-province\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario Launches Pro\u200bgram to Support Advanced Manufacturers Across Province<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200b (January 17, 2022)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1YQSVP6iY_H1BB50uwBBoeMoV5WprU1hG\/view\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technical Briefing &#8211; New Supports for Small Businesses, Workers and Families Presentation Slides\u200b<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (January 10, 2022)\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1001399\/ontario-providing-supports-for-small-businesses-workers-and-families\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant \u200b<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; a grant of $10,000 to eligible small businesses required to close under modified Step 2 of the Roadmap to Reopen\u200b\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/services\/funding\/canada-summer-jobs.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canada Summer Jobs Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Apply for summer staff before January 25<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1001394\/ontario-temporarily-moving-to-modified-step-two-of-the-roadmap-to-reopen\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario Temporarily Moving to Modified Step Tw\u200bo of the Roadmap to Reopen\u200b <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(January 3, 2021)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/department-finance\/news\/2021\/12\/government-temporarily-expands-access-to-lockdown-program-and-worker-lockdown-benefit.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government Temporarily Expands Access to Lockdown Program and Worker Lockdown Benefit\u200b<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (December 22, 2021)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1001372\/ontario-launches-new-supports-for-businesses\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario Launches N\u200bew Supports for Businesses\u200b<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (December 22, 2021)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1001366\/ontario-further-strengthening-response-to-omicron\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario Further Strengthening \u200bResponse to Omicron<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (December 17, 2021)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1001327\/ontario-taking-action-to-protect-against-omicron-variant\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario Taking Action to Protect Against Omicron Variant\u200b<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (December 10, 2021)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1001296\/ontario-extending-covid-19-paid-sick-days\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario Extending COVID-19 Paid Sick Days\u200b<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (until July 31, 2022)\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.omafra.gov.on.ca\/english\/cap\/deadstockguide.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing Deadstock Capacity for Agricultural Sector\u200b<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (November 18, 2021)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1001197\/governments-protecting-the-mental-health-of-ontario-farmers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Investments in Mental Health Services for Farm Families\u200b<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (November 22, 2021)\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1001198\/ontario-helping-more-people-train-for-new-careers-and-opportunities\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario Expanding Second Career Program Funding\u200b<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (November 22, 2021)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1001182\/ontario-supporting-women-in-post-covid-economy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario Expanding to Women&#8217;s Future Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (November 18, 2021)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1001159\/governments-investing-7-million-to-improve-meat-processing-capacity-in-ontario\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario Investing to Improve Meat Processing Capacity\u200b<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (November 12, 2021)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1000979\/enhanced-covid-19-vaccine-certificate-with-qr-code-and-verify-ontario-app-available-for-download-starting-october-15\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verify Ontario App\u200b<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (October 15, 2021)\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/us2.campaign-archive.com\/?u=407513122c4373d4c240c34b8&amp;id=4bf52691c2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ontario Releases Guidance to Support of Vaccination Policy<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n    <section class=\"category-posts-feed\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"col-12\">\r\n                \r\n                            \r\n\r\n                <div class=\"category-post\">\r\n                    <div class=\"lg:flex align-items-start\">\r\n                                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edo.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/covid-19_reopening.jpg\" alt=\"Resources for Re-Opening Featured Image\" width=\"320\" height=\"184\" class=\"lg:mr-20\">\r\n                        <div>\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/edo.simcoe.ca\/resources-for-re-opening\/\"><h4 class=\"post-title\">Resources for Re-Opening<\/h4><\/a>\r\n                            <span class=\"blobbreak blue\">\r\n                                <span class=\"smallline\"><\/span>\r\n                                <span class=\"largeline\"><\/span>\r\n                            <\/span>\r\n                            <div class=\"post-content\"><p>As of February 10th, 2021, all operating businesses must have the following\u00a0signage at\u00a0all entrances to the premises of the business or organization in a conspicuous location visible to the public that inform individuals on how to screen themselves for COVID-19 prior to entering the premises:COVID_19_bus_orgs_question_signage.pdf\u00a0\u00a0\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>      \r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \r\n                            \r\n\r\n                <div class=\"category-post\">\r\n                    <div class=\"lg:flex align-items-start\">\r\n                                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edo.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/covid-19_ppe.jpg\" alt=\"Personal Protective Equipment Supplies Featured Image\" width=\"320\" height=\"184\" class=\"lg:mr-20\">\r\n                        <div>\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/edo.simcoe.ca\/personal-protective-equipment-supplies\/\"><h4 class=\"post-title\">Personal Protective Equipment Supplies<\/h4><\/a>\r\n                            <span class=\"blobbreak blue\">\r\n                                <span class=\"smallline\"><\/span>\r\n                                <span class=\"largeline\"><\/span>\r\n                            <\/span>\r\n                            <div class=\"post-content\"><p>Below is a list of area manufacturers that have pivoted\u00a0to produce personal protective equipment \u200balong with Provincial suppliers and resources.\u00a0\u200b\u00a0If you would like to be added to this listing, please contact us at\u00a0\u200bedo@simcoe.ca\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>      \r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \r\n                            \r\n\r\n                <div class=\"category-post\">\r\n                    <div class=\"lg:flex align-items-start\">\r\n                                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edo.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Business-Impact.jpg\" alt=\"Business Impact Survey and Resources Featured Image\" width=\"320\" height=\"184\" class=\"lg:mr-20\">\r\n                        <div>\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/edo.simcoe.ca\/business-impact-survey-and-resources\/\"><h4 class=\"post-title\">Business Impact Survey and Resources<\/h4><\/a>\r\n                            <span class=\"blobbreak blue\">\r\n                                <span class=\"smallline\"><\/span>\r\n                                <span class=\"largeline\"><\/span>\r\n                            <\/span>\r\n                            <div class=\"post-content\"><p>In an effort to monitor the progression of COVID-19 on local businesses, the County of Simcoe, in partnership with our member municipalities, the Cities of Orillia and Barrie, and regional partners are conducting a survey to determine how we can best support your business and advocate to various levels of government. Your input is valuable and will help guide us during this challenging time. To access the survey, clic\u200bk here. <\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>      \r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \r\n                            \r\n\r\n                <div class=\"category-post\">\r\n                    <div class=\"lg:flex align-items-start\">\r\n                                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edo.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Virtual-Learning-and-Resources.jpg\" alt=\"Virtual Learning and Resources Featured Image\" width=\"320\" height=\"184\" class=\"lg:mr-20\">\r\n                        <div>\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/edo.simcoe.ca\/virtual-learning-and-resources\/\"><h4 class=\"post-title\">Virtual Learning and Resources<\/h4><\/a>\r\n                            <span class=\"blobbreak blue\">\r\n                                <span class=\"smallline\"><\/span>\r\n                                <span class=\"largeline\"><\/span>\r\n                            <\/span>\r\n                            <div class=\"post-content\"><p>Ask  questions and learn from the experts\u00a0on important\u00a0topics like\u00a0Health and Safety, HR, Accounting, Marketing, Business Planning, Restructuring and Mental Health. \u00a0Ask an Expert is\u00a0organized by the County of Simcoe, regional Small Business Enterprise Centres, and regional Community Futures Development Corporations.\u00a0\u200b\u200bMore information about Ask the Expert Series, including recordings of previous sessions can be found\u00a0here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>      \r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \r\n                            \r\n\r\n                <div class=\"category-post\">\r\n                    <div class=\"lg:flex align-items-start\">\r\n                                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edo.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/canada.jpg\" alt=\"Government Resources, Funding and Sector Supports Featured Image\" width=\"320\" height=\"184\" class=\"lg:mr-20\">\r\n                        <div>\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/edo.simcoe.ca\/government-resources-funding-and-sector-supports\/\"><h4 class=\"post-title\">Government Resources, Funding and Sector Supports<\/h4><\/a>\r\n                            <span class=\"blobbreak blue\">\r\n                                <span class=\"smallline\"><\/span>\r\n                                <span class=\"largeline\"><\/span>\r\n                            <\/span>\r\n                            <div class=\"post-content\"><p>Find the support you need for your business\u200b. We&#8217;re here to help<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>      \r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \r\n                            \r\n\r\n                <div class=\"category-post\">\r\n                    <div class=\"lg:flex align-items-start\">\r\n                                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edo.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Innovative-technologies-help-combat-COVID_1-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Help Combat COVID-19 Featured Image\" width=\"320\" height=\"184\" class=\"lg:mr-20\">\r\n                        <div>\r\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/edo.simcoe.ca\/covid-19-sample\/\"><h4 class=\"post-title\">Help Combat COVID-19<\/h4><\/a>\r\n                            <span class=\"blobbreak blue\">\r\n                                <span class=\"smallline\"><\/span>\r\n                                <span class=\"largeline\"><\/span>\r\n                            <\/span>\r\n                            <div class=\"post-content\"><p>The County of Simcoe, Ontario and Canada are calling to busines\u200bses\u00a0that can make or supply healthcare products\u00a0products\u00a0and innovative solutions<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>      \r\n                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n\r\n\n\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"HoverBlockColumns\">\r\n                                <div class=\"row\">\r\n                                                    <div class=\"hoverblock col-lg-4\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/edo.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/covid-19_experience-e1710788149514.png);\">\r\n                            <div class=\"bgoverlay\"><\/div>\r\n                                <div class=\"defaultview\">\r\n                                    <h5>Experience Simcoe County from Home<\/h5>\r\n                                    <div class=\"arrowdiv\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edo.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/themes\/aoda-child-theme\/img\/largewhitearrow.png\" width=\"46\" height=\"31\" alt=\"White Right Arrow\"><\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                <div class=\"hovercontent\">\r\n                                    <h5>Experience Simcoe County from Home<\/h5>\r\n                                    <p><\/p>\r\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/experience.simcoe.ca\/\"   class=\"button yellow\">Experience Simcoe County<\/a>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                                    <div class=\"hoverblock col-lg-4\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/edo.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/covid-19_work.png);\">\r\n                            <div class=\"bgoverlay\"><\/div>\r\n                                <div class=\"defaultview\">\r\n                                    <h5>Work in Simcoe County<\/h5>\r\n                                    <div class=\"arrowdiv\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edo.simcoe.ca\/wp-content\/themes\/aoda-child-theme\/img\/largewhitearrow.png\" width=\"46\" height=\"31\" alt=\"White Right Arrow\"><\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                                <div class=\"hovercontent\">\r\n                                    <h5>Work in Simcoe County<\/h5>\r\n                                    <p><\/p>\r\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/workinsimcoecounty.ca\/\"   class=\"button yellow\">Work in Simcoe County<\/a>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                                                    <div class=\"hoverblock col-lg-4\" style=\"background-image: 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                                       <\/div>\r\n            <\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"LefttextImageright\"  style=\"background:#ffffff;\">\r\n <div class=\"bglargetext\"><\/div>\r\n         <div class=\"row\">\r\n            <div class=\"leftside\">\r\n                <div class=\"bannercontent\">\r\n                                                        <div class=\"textarea\"><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 15px;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.townofbwg.com\/covid\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury \u200b<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 15px;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/innisfil.ca\/covid19\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Town of Innisfil\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 15px;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newtecumseth.ca\/en\/news\/covid-19-update.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Town of New Tecumseth \u200b<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 15px;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adjtos.ca\/en\/news\/covid-19.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200bTownship of Adjala Tosorontio \u200b<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 15px;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essatownship.on.ca\/living-in-essa\/covid-19\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200bTownship of Essa\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 15px;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springwater.ca\/en\/index.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Township of Springwater\u200b<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 15px;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collingwood.ca\/council-government\/covid-19-information-portal\/enforcement-supports\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Town of Collingwood\u200b<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 15px;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200b<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wasagabeach.com\/covid-19-updates\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Town of Wasaga Beach\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 15px;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearview.ca\/news-events-meetings\/latest-news\/covid-19-impacts-clearview\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearview Township\u200b<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 15px;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oro-medonte.ca\/community\/covid-19-information\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Township of Oro Medonte\u200b\u200b<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 15px;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.townshipofsevern.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Township of Severn \u200b<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 15px;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramara.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200bTownship of Ramara \u200b<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 15px;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tay.ca\/en\/index.asp\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Township of Tay\u200b<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 15px;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.midland.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200bTown of Midland<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 15px;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiny.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200bTiny Township\u200b<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 15px;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200b\u200b<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.penetanguishene.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Town of Penetanguishene\u200b<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200b\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 15px;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orillia.ca\/en\/index.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City of Orillia\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 15px;\" aria-checked=\"false\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barrie.ca\/Pages\/default.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City of Barrie\u200b<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"rightside\">\r\n   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