Latest official statements and advice about the COVID-19 pandemic as received from all levels of government: municipal, provincial and federal.
Earlier today, July 29, Premier Doug Ford and Dr. Merilee Fullerton, Minister of Long-Term Care, announced the launch of an independent commission into COVID-19 and long-term care in Ontario. Among the three commissioners who will conduct the investigation is Barry’s Bay native, Dr. Jack Kitts. Dr. Kitts retired last month …
In a media release dated July 9, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) issued its local directive for mandatory masks or face coverings in enclosed public spaces throughout the region, effective Tuesday July 14, 2020. The statement goes on to say the purpose of the directive is a gradual …
Earlier today, July 2, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) confirmed one more positive laboratory-confirmed case of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in Renfrew County and District associated with community spread. A media release received this evening from RCDHU issues an advisory after confirmation that a person who tested positive …
A news release from the Province dated June 15 states that in response to requests by community leaders and public health experts, the Ontario government is proposing a regulatory change to mandate the reporting of data on race, income, language and household size for individuals who have tested positive for …
Step forward if you’ve been waiting for your region to enter Phase 2 of Ontario’s “reopening” plan … but not if you live in Peel, Toronto, Windsor-Essex. These three regions have not had the go-ahead from Public Health yet. In a media release received June 15, the Province says that …
Many Ontarians were relieved to learn that the Province is gradually easing the COVID-19 restrictions. But a lot of people are confused by the new rules. Here’s a simple graphic explanation published by the Ontario Ministry of Health (MOH). Social Circles Social circles are different from social gatherings …
Today’s healthcare news from our regional hospitals and the province will be welcomed by many Valley residents. Regional hospitals begin to increase scheduled services A news release from the chiefs of staff of the Champlain Region Hospitals states that the hospitals are taking a safe, coordinated and gradual approach to …
A new release issued by the province today advises that Renfrew County and District is one of twenty-four public health units in Ontario to be allowed to move to Stage 2 of COVID-19 restrictions as of 12:01 a.m. on Friday June 12. In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health …
In a news release received this morning, the Ontario government announced that it has enacted a new regulatory amendment that will put non-unionized employees on Infectious Disease Emergency Leave during the COVID-19 outbreak any time their hours of work are temporarily reduced by their employer due to COVID-19. This will ensure businesses …
For Ontarians who want to enjoy the outdoors while staying safe and practicing physical distancing, Ontario announced on Saturday that as of June 1, backcountry camping will be available at Ontario Parks, including access points, paddle and portage routes and hiking trails. Ontario Parks will also be expanding day-use activities …
The Current reproduces the following Ontario news release received May 27 containing links to all emergency orders, as extended today to June 9: The Ontario government continues to protect the health and safety of the public during the COVID-19 outbreak by extending all emergency orders in force under s.7.0.2 (4) …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) has updated its COVID-19 Case Summary today, Monday May 25, to confirm case numbers from last Friday and test results over the weekend. On May 22 RCDHU confirmed that a resident at Riverview Heights Retirement Residence in Pembroke had tested positive for COVID-19 …
In a news release May 19 the Ontario government announced the extension of all emergency orders currently in force until May 29, 2020. That includes the closure of bars and restaurants except for takeout and delivery only, restrictions on social gatherings of more than five people, and staff redeployment rules …
A news release from the Ontario government today announced that all publicly-funded schools will remain closed for the rest of this school year. At the same time, the government is planning for the reopening of schools for the 2020-21 school year, the gradual reopening of child care, and the opening …
On May 19 Renfrew County and District Health Unit released an updated COVID-19 Case Summary. The death toll in the area remains at just one, but the number of confirmed cases has now increased to 23. This is up four cases from 5 p.m. Friday as the long weekend began. …
