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By: Paula Brown, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Dufferin County has officially moved into the “Red” zone of the COVID-19 framework, following recommendations made by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH), brought about by the rising number of new and active cases in Wellington and Guelph.
“Dr. Mercer made the recommendation because she had significant concerns in certain areas in our jurisdiction, that [case numbers] weren’t going down and we’re continuing to go in the other direction,” said Rita Isley, WDGPH director of community health.
Dr. Nicola Mercer, CEO and WDGPH Medical Officer of Health (MOH), along with Chief (MOH) Dr. David Williams, recommended last Wednesday (Dec. 9) that the provincial government move the region into the “Red” zone of the COVID-19 framework. On Dec. 11 the province made the announcement of the move, which became effectiv
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By Sam Odrowski
A Town of Orangeville employee tested positive for COVID-19 on Dec. 10.
The staff member is currently in isolation and is working with the Town of Orangeville and Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health on the matter.
While the person who tested positive was working out of the Town’s facilities, they did not have any contact with program participants and Public Health has advised that the incident is low risk.
Public Health is in the process of completing its protocols with respect to COVID-19 and is expected to contact individuals who may have been exposed to the staff member who contracted the virus.
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WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) -Cargill Inc will begin to temporarily close its Guelph, Ontario beef processing plant on Thursday because of an outbreak of COVID-19 infections among workers, the company and a public health organization said.
FILE PHOTO: A Cargill logo is pictured on the Provimi Kliba and Protector animal nutrition factory in Lucens, Switzerland, September 22, 2016. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Cargill voluntarily agreed to the closure as 82 workers tested positive for the virus, the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health agency said. As a precaution, 129 other people were self-isolating.
“When we see an outbreak of this size, we must use all of the tools available to us to contain the outbreak and ensure the community at large is protected,” said Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum, Associate Medical Officer of Health for the agency.
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is reporting two more deaths related to COVID-19 in Dufferin County.
Public Health staff say a 56-year-old man and a 90-year-old man have died from complications related to the virus.
Health unit spokesperson Danny Williamson could not confirm if the individuals were in a care home, hospital or private residence due to privacy concerns.
Since the outbreak began, 26 Dufferin County residents have died from COVID-19.
There were six newly confirmed cases yesterday (Wednesday) and seven of the 37 individuals actively fighting COVID-19 are hospitalized.
York Region enters 28-day provincial lockdown
by Michael Ranger
Last Updated Dec 14, 2020 at 10:29 am EDT
York Region has entered the province’s
‘Grey-Lockdown’ zone of public health restrictions.
The new measures are effective as of 12:01 a.m. Monday and will be in place for at least 28 days, until Jan. 11.
Lockdown measures include no indoor organized public events and social gatherings, except with members of the same household, and a limit for outdoor organized public events and social gatherings of 10 people.
Indoor and outdoor dining
is also prohibited while retail is open for curbside pick-up or delivery only, with few exceptions.