COVID-19 (2019 Novel Coronavirus)

Current situation

For the latest information on COVID-19 in Halton region please read below:

• Proof of vaccination now required for some settings:  Starting September 22, 2021, patrons must provide proof of vaccination and identification with a name and date of birth that matches the vaccination receipt. Vaccination receipts are available from the provincial portal (external link). If you do not have a photo health card or need assistance obtaining your receipt, call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900 (available 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week). For more information, read the Province’s Proof of Vaccination Guidance for Businesses and Organizations (external PDF) or the Province’s list of Frequently Asked Questions (external link) For Halton Region’s FAQs related to the Province’s proof of vaccination, visit the COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions webpage. Enhanced vaccine certificates with a unique QR code and verification app will be available from the Province by October 22, 2021 (external link).
• New COVID-19 Testing Centre in Oakville: A new COVID-19 Testing Centre is opening at Kinoak Arena, 363 Warminster Drive in Oakville (Google Maps link), starting Tuesday, September 21. The testing centre is open seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is testing Halton residents two years and older. Before booking an appointment, please review the Province’s COVID-19 test and testing location information webpage (external link).To book an appointment, visit drivercheck.ca/ontariohealth (external link). Those getting tested should bring their Ontario Health Card, if they have one. To learn more, visit the COVID-19 Core Information (Testing and results) section of Halton’s COVID-19 Information and Guidance webpage.
• Medical Officer of Health issues amended Instructions to workplaces: Beginning September 10, 2021, businesses and organizations with 100 or more workers physical present at the workplace are required to establish, implement and ensure compliance with a COVID-19 workplace vaccination policy. For more information, see the September 7 media release.
  • Halton’s MOH also recommends that all local employers address the need for a workplace vaccination policy to protect their workers and the public from COVID-19. Read Dr. Meghani’s recommendations to employers (PDF file) and Halton Region’s August 26 media release.
• Class Order: To align with Provincial guidance, Halton Region’s Medical Officer of Health amended Halton’s Class Order (October 5, 2020) under Section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act. Effective Friday, September 8, 2021, self-isolation requirements to prevent COVID-19 transmission in the community have been revised. Get more information:
  • Class Order (PDF file)
  • September 7 media release
  • Class Order Fact Sheet (PDF file)
• Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopen:  Halton and all of Ontario are in Step 3 of the Province’s Roadmap to Reopen (external). Please continue to follow all public health measures in place to protect yourself and our community. Get more information:
  • COVID-19 Information and Guidance
  • Instructions for shopping malls and retail businesses to keep staff and patrons safe (PDF file)

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