COVID-19 rules tightened in Perth, Smiths Falls after cases rise The medical officer of health for the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, Dr. Paula Stewart, is implementing an order that will see sports facilities close and new rules implemented for businesses in the two communities. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Mar 16, 2021 8:29 PM ET | Last Updated: March 17 A health order comes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday affecting the towns of Perth, seen here, and Smiths Falls. As of Tuesday, there were 36 active cases in the western part of the local health unit, mostly in those two municipalities.(Jean Delisle/CBC)