COVID-19

For a list of restrictions for specific businesses and organizations and additional public health measures for Windsor-Essex added by Dr. Wajid Ahmed, please review the Local Pandemic Status page

When a health unit region is in the Yellow-Protect or higher level, the following sectors must prepare a COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan and provide it to the Health Unit upon request:

A new colour coding system for health unit regions was introduced as part of these amendments and impacts the restrictions enforced in each region.

Relationships with family and friends are important, and being social is part of human nature. It offers a multitude of benefits for our mental health and helps us feel connected to one another. Right now, it is important to maintain social connections, but also do what we can to prevent the spread of COVID-19. There are many things you can do to make social gatherings special, but still protect those you care about.

Long-term care and Retirement homes are regularly monitored and supported by Public Health Inspectors and Public Health Nurses. Outbreaks are managed through mandated outbreak management protocols under the guidance of the Ministry of Health.

Training Resources

Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes

Public Health Ontario (PHO) has a series of free infection prevention and control (IPAC) educational resources for those who work or visit LTCH and RH facilities.

The guidance applies to congregate living settings as identified in the COVID-19 Action Plan: Vulnerable People and includes a range of facilities where people (most or all of whom are not related) live

The guidance applies to congregate living settings as identified in the COVID-19 Action Plan: Vulnerable People and includes a range of facilities* where people (most or all of whom are not related) liv