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Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit: Province orders public gatherings to be of 5 or less people

April 3, 2020 Media Release

Brockville – On March 28, 2020 the Provincial Order made under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act was amended. The amendments strengthen the order issued on March 17, 2020 to include the prohibition of “organized public events including parades, events including weddings, social gatherings and communal services within places of worship”. It prohibits gatherings of more than 5 people.... Read More

Ontario Extends Business Closures to Stop the Spread of COVID-19

April 3, 2020 Ontario Media Release

Additional Measures Necessary to Protect the Health and Safety of the People of Ontario TORONTO — Following the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government is reducing the list of businesses classified as essential and ordering more workplaces to close. This measure is necessary to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health of the... Read More

Ontario released their #COVID19 models and projections on Friday!

April 3, 2020 Hometown TV12

Provincial health experts say they expect COVID-19 could kill 3,000 to 15,000 people in the province over the course of the pandemic, the ramifications of which could last up to two years. Toronto – According to the models presented today, we could see by the end of April, 80K cases and 1.6k deaths with current measures. However, should stricter measures... Read More

Ontario Increasing Public Health Units’ Capacity to Stop COVID-19

April 3, 2020 Ontario Media Release

TORONTO — To support public health units’ extensive efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, Ontario is taking further action to redirect existing resources to focus squarely on the fight against this new virus while allowing for public health units to considerably increase their capacity. Ontario has launched a new user-friendly online portal for the public to easily access their... Read More

Emergency Child Care Centres to Open in Four UCDSB Schools

April 2, 2020 UCDSB Media Release

Brockville – In an effort to support health care and essential service workers in our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Upper Canada District School Board has been able to respond positively to requests from municipalities to open four emergency child care centres within our school district. This is being done as part of the provincial plan to help front line workers to... Read More

Health Unit: Outbreak found in Stoneridge Manor in Carleton Place

April 2, 2020April 2, 2020 Health Unit Media Release

Brockville – The Health Unit is working with Stoneridge Manor in Carleton Place to manage a COVID-19 outbreak. One staff member has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. Infection control measures have been put in place to manage the outbreak and are being monitored by the Health Unit. Staff have been instructed to wear Personal Protective Equipment at all times... Read More

OPP: FRAUDSTERS TARGETING EASTERN ONTARIO BUSINESSES

April 2, 2020 OPP Media Release

Ottawa – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) urges businesses to verify who you’re dealing with before conducting remote or online sales. The OPP in eastern Ontario has responded to numerous calls from businesses, including automotive and recreational vehicle dealerships, who fell victim to Card-Not-Present (CNP) Frauds. The fraudsters contact a business to place an order for a product by way of... Read More

Ontario Announces Emergency Funding of $12 million For Mental Health Supports

April 2, 2020 Ontario Media Release

Additional Resources will Improve Access to Online and Virtual Supports & $2.6 million to hire new psychologists and other mental health workers to support Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) personnel. Toronto – Ontario government is making it easier for everyone, especially those on the front lines, to reach out for mental health support during the COVID-19 outbreak. To improve access, the... Read More

Ontario Strengthening Victim Services in Response to COVID-19

April 2, 2020 Dale Elliott

Attorney General announces $4 million to support victims and protect front-line justice staff TORONTO – Attorney General Doug Downey today announced emergency action to support victims of crime and protect front-line staff who continue to uphold the administration of justice in response to COVID-19. The government of Ontario is providing an emergency payment of more than $2.7 million to support... Read More

Ontario Supports Trucking Sector for Keeping Goods Moving

April 2, 2020 Ontario Media Release

TORONTO – Today, Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation issued the following statement on supporting truck drivers during the COVID-19 outbreak: “In these extraordinary times, we have extraordinary heroes. Our truck drivers are these heroes. They are working long hours, day and night delivering food and equipment and other essential supplies for... Read More