City Hall CITY ENFORCES NEW COVID LAWS
In our last issue, we featured an article about the new regulations for private parties set out by the province in response to the increase in COVID-19 cases. Earlier this week, City of Kawartha Lakes Mayor Andy Letham issued this statement. “As you may have heard, the number of COVID-19 cases are rising once again. In Kawartha Lakes, our numbers are good and we’ve been doing a great job following the necessary protocols. And I thank you again for that. However, to ensure that the numbers remain low, we must follow the new Provincial limits on gathering size, which are now a max of 10 people indoors, and 25 people outdoors. The new limits are effective immediately and apply to gatherings such as parties, dinners, barbecues and wedding receptions held at unsupervised areas such as private residences, backyards and parks. We need to be proactive now or we will lose the progress we’ve gained as a result of everyone’s hard work and sacrifice. We will be working with law enforcement to transition over from education and warnings to disciplinary measures and penalties. What that means is anyone not complying with the new regulations will be facing the very real possibility of a substantial fine. We thank you in advance for your cooperation as we work together to protect the health and well being of our entire community. Take care and be safe.”
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October 2, 2020 - The Kawartha Promoter
SERVICE CENTRE OPENS
The Omemee Service Centre located in Coronation Hall at 1 King Street West, Omemee has re-opened to the public. Staff are available to assist with the purchase of solid waste items, as well as accept tax and utility payments and process dog tags. The building is open with regular office hours, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Similar to other public indoor spaces, masks are required to enter the facility and additional COVID-19 safety measures have been put in place to help ensure physical distancing and sanitization. Visitors must follow physical distancing at all times. This is the second service centre available to the public, as the Coboconk Service Centre opened on September 8 with the same services and safety measures in place. Staff continue to work toward offering additional locations for services. Details on further locations will be provided as they become available.
COVID-19 ASSESSMENT BY APPOINTMENT AT RMH
The RMH COVID-19 Assessment Centre model continues to evolve to meet the needs of our community, and is introducing a ‘by appointment only’ model as of Monday, October 5, 2020. “Setting appointments will support us in better managing traffic flow as well as prioritizing those who require testing according to the latest Ministry testing guidelines,” says Kelly Isfan, President and CEO, Ross Memorial Hospital. How to access COVID-19 testing at RMH • The Assessment Centre is by appointment only as of Monday, October 5 and will remain a drive- thru until further notice • Starting October 1, you can request an appointment by calling 705-328-6217 (phone lines are monitored between the hours of 8am and 4pm, Monday to Friday). • You can also request an appointment online at www.rmh.org (please call if booking appointments for multiple people/members of your family) • Appointments will be available Monday to Friday, 9:30am-5:15pm To learn if and where you should seek COVID-19 testing, please visit the provincial COVID-19 website. The RMH COVID-19 Assessment Centre can provide testing for: • Anyone age 1 and over who is showing COVID-19 symptoms. You may be asked to visit the Emergency Department if your symptoms, or your child’s symptoms are severe. • Individuals who have been notified by Public Health or the COVID Alert app about a potential exposure to a confirmed case of the virus • Individuals who live or work in an at-risk setting, including long-term care, shelters or other congregate setting • You will be visiting a long term care home • You are eligible for testing as part of a targeted testing initiative as determined by the Ministry of Health or Ministry of Long Term Care. • Those who require COVID-19 testing prior to medical procedure If symptoms are severe, including difficulty
