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Everyone has a responsibility to reduce COVID-19 in our communities!
The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit is very pleased that most people in our community follow the required provincial public health precautions to reduce the spread of this virus. (1/9)
The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit is very pleased that most people in our community follow the required provincial public health precautions to reduce the spread of this virus. (1/9)
When someone does become infected with COVID-19 then Public Health follows up with all cases and their close contacts, and they isolate from others to prevent further spread of the virus. It is the collective response of all of us that makes a difference. (2/9)
Provincial regulation 82/20 states that indoor social gatherings are not allowed, except with members of the same household (the people you live with) as of December 26 12:01 AM. Individuals who live alone and single parents may consider having exclusive (3/9)
close contact with another household to help reduce the negative impacts of social isolation. https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/200082
This is to keep family members safe from COVID-19 infection by others outside the home. (4/9)
This is to keep family members safe from COVID-19 infection by others outside the home. (4/9)
Social media posts depicting large social gatherings as safe is in contrast to the evidence in our community and elsewhere. We have seen people become infected with COVID-19 through social gatherings when physical distancing isn’t maintained. (5/9)
People are infectious before they might realize they have COVID-19. When others are infected, we have seen the virus spread into their workplaces, schools, and daycare centres.
We follow up on situations that are contrary to the provincial Regulation Requirements,...(6/9)
We follow up on situations that are contrary to the provincial Regulation Requirements,...(6/9)
including large indoor social gatherings, and provide education on the requirements and the reason for them. If we observe first hand that an infraction has occurred, and this is not the first instance, people may be ticketed with a fine of $750.00. (7/9)
A lot of misinformation is circulating on the Internet and social media. Ensure you are getting information from reliable sources and do some fact-checking if you hear information that sounds very different from what they are hearing from Public Health Experts. (8/9)
We also urge everyone to review all the COVID-SMART precautions to prevent COVID-19. This is not a time for complacency. Remember to stay home and away from others if you have symptoms of COVID-19, even mild ones, and book an appointment for testing. (9/9)
