COVID-19 (2019 Novel Coronavirus)

Current situation

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

• COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Update: Halton Region readying vaccination clinics for priority populations in preparation for more vaccine supply. To learn more, read our February 23 Media release or visit our COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics webpage.
• Revised Instructions for Businesses: On February 12, Halton’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Hamidah Meghani, issued revised instructions to businesses to keep staff and patrons safe. Read the revised instructions (PDF file).
• Halton in the Red/Control Level: Halton Region currently in the Red/Control Level of the revised and strengthened COVID-19 Response Framework: Keeping Ontario Safe and Open (external link). Learn more about the Red/Control Level and what it means for Halton.
• School Reopening: On February 3, 2021, the Province announced the return of in-person learning in all elementary and secondary schools in Halton region effective Monday, February 8, 2021. New safety measures have been introduced to continue to protect students against COVID-19 in the classroom. To learn more, read the Province’s Feburary 3rd news release (external link) or visit Halton’s COVID-19 School Information page.
• First case of COVID-19 U.K. variant in Halton: As of Wednesday, February 3, one travel-related case of the U.K. variant has been identified in Halton region. All contact tracing is complete. To learn more about variants of COVID-19, visit Halton’s COVID-19 Information and Guidance page.
• Class Order: In response to rising cases and to align with Provincial requirements, Halton Region’s Medical Officer of Health has made important amendments to the Class Order under Section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act. Effective October 5, the amendments revise and clarify the self-isolation requirements and other legal obligations of those who are cases of COVID-19. To learn more, please read the Class Order (PDF file), Class Order Fact Sheet (PDF file) or our media release.