The outbreak is at Roberta Place Long-Term Care Home, in the area of Essa and Harvie roads. 

As of Saturday, seven patients at the hospital's integrated stroke and rehabilitation unit and two staff members have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

A company spokesperson said the facility is continuing to 'safely operate' while following COVID-19 public health protocols and that contingency plans are in place.

The bus drivers have been self-isolating since last week, and officials say the buses they operate were removed from service as soon as the COVID-19 cases were identified.

The $75,000 in funding is in addition to $25,000 that Georgian will be receiving from the city's existing economic and creative development budget.

According to a police spokesperson, there was damage to the facility's windows and two portable toilets were pushed over, although it doesn't appear that anyone made their way into the building.

The events were originally scheduled to take place on Nov. 21 but were cancelled due to the public health risks associated with mass gatherings.

The new Sperling Drive site opened Monday for people who book appointments in advance, although later this week, RVH says the centre will begin to provide drive-thru testing.

Since April 6, most Barrie Transit routes have been running on an hourly service due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

A classroom at the Barrie high school has closed as the Simcoe County District School Board confirms one new case of the novel coronavirus.