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COVID-19 (2019 Novel Coronavirus)

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COVID-19 Information and Guidance

Current cases in Halton

Read the latest update from Halton Region Medical Officer of Health

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Current situation

Cases continue to rise across the province and in Halton and it is more important than ever to follow public health direction and take personal responsibility to protect yourself and others. Stopping the spread of COVID-19 is a community effort and our individual actions do make a difference.

As the situation continues to evolve and actions are taken, residents are asked to check the provincial website, ontario.ca/covid19 (external link), regularly for updates.

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

Update to public events and social gathering limits: On November 20, Ontario announced that Red (Control) Level regions will have new gathering limits (5 people indoors, 25 people outdoors). New limits will be in effect starting Monday, November 23.
Provincial COVID-19 Response Framework: On November 13, Ontario announced that Halton Region will move to the Red Level (Control) of the COVID-19 Response Framework. The Red Level is in effect as of 12:01 a.m. on Monday, November 16.
Update from Halton Region Medical Officer of Health: In response to the announcement, Dr. Hamidah Meghani, Halton Region’s Medical Officer of Health, has issued an update letter to the community.
Halton Regional Council update from Dr. Meghani On October 21, 2020, Dr. Hamidah Meghani, Halton Region’s Medical Officer of Health, provided an update to Regional Council on the current COVID-19 situation, including information on recent data and trends. Watch the full presentation (YouTube video).
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 recent media release.