COVID-19 Municipal Update November 6, 2020
The Town of Penetanguishene continues to monitor news and updates concerning COVID-19 in order to ensure we work to keep our community members safe. The following update provided on November 6th is in addition to the updates provided in previous weeks here.
Remembrance Day: Message from The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 68
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 68 will not be having a parade to the cenotaph or a service this year. Members of the community are encouraged to purchase a poppy. Poppies are available for purchase at local retail stores until Remembrance Day. Sales of wreaths for Remembrance Day is being done over the phone this year, to avoid in-person contacts around the community. Any group, individual or business which wants to purchase a wreath for Remembrance Day is urged to get in touch with the Legion. The number for the Penetanguishene Legion is (705) 549-7971.
New COVID-19 Response Framework released:
The new provincial framework takes a gradual approach that includes introducing preventative measures earlier to help avoid broader closures and allows for additional public health and workplace safety measures to be introduced or removed. Each public health unit region is categorized into five levels: Green – Prevent, Yellow – Protect, Orange – Restrict, Red – Control and Lockdown being a measure of last resort.
The new framework is visible here. The Ontario Government is expected to announce an update today, Friday November 6th with more information on the level of each public health unit region.
COVID-19 Alert App:
The COVID Alert App helps us break the cycle of infection. The app can let people know of possible exposures before any symptoms appear. That way, we can take care of ourselves and protect our communities. The Town encourages residents to download the COVID Alert App for their iOS or Android devices as another way to protect our community.
Where Can I Get the Flu Shot This Season?
- Pharmacy - Children 5 and older, and all adults (including those with no Ontario Health Card). Visit your pharmacy website for specific protocols and appointment requirements.
- Family Doctor - Early immunization for high risk groups, all age groups.
- Nurse Practitioner - Early immunization for high risk groups, all age groups.
- Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - Children under 5 with no family doctor or nurse practitioner.
If you think that you might have the flu you should stay home and self-isolate. If you think you have COVID-19, you can get tested at a COVID-19 testing location.
You can call Telehealth at 1-866-797-0000 to talk to a registered nurse 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You do not need to provide your OHIP number and all information is confidential.
FIRE AND OPP REMINDERS
OPP Reporting Tool: We remind residents that OPP ask that you report allegations of non-compliance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act by phoning 1-888-310-1122 or utilizing the online reporting tool at opp.ca/reporting.
Fire Safety: Fire permits are not required at this time. Please remember that fires are for recreational purposes and are only permitted between 4:00 pm to midnight. Please ensure you follow all guidelines outlined here.