March 17, 2021

Public Health warns: green does not mean everything goes!

Grey Bruce is in the Green - Prevent Zone in the Ontario COVID-19 response framework. There remain limits on activity to prevent spread of the COVID-19 virus. Individuals should not be gatherings in uncontrolled situations.

Residents are reminded staying home is still the best way to protect yourself and others. You are strongly advised to:

• stay home as much as possible
• avoid social gatherings
• limit close contacts to your household
• work from home if possible, and allow your employees to work from home if they can
• maintain two metre physical distancing
• avoid travel except for essential reasons; essential includes:
  - going for food or medications
  - going to work – if it can’t be done at home
  - going for healthcare services
  - supporting vulnerable community members
  - going to childcare or school
  - getting exercise or walking pets
• observe limits of 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors for all organized public events, social gatherings and wedding, funeral and religious ceremonies.
• Wear a face covering or mask:
  - indoors, any time you are within two metres of someone outside your household
  - if physical distancing cannot be maintained
  - if wearing one is required
  - whenever face-to-face with someone outside of your household, especially if you are within two metres.

Grey-Bruce statistics, to date, indicate that schools are safe environments. The positive outcomes of in-person learning and socialization eclipse the low risk of COVID-19 acquisition in the controlled environment of schools. Implementing robust public health measures such as physical distancing, cleaning practices, direct observation, enhanced screening measures, and wearing a mask correctly all contribute to that success. Remember, not all of the protective measures in schools are in place outside the school environment.

 

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