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Region continues critical services; turns focus to recovery efforts
Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 02:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Navigating a pandemic is something that our community has never done before. Yet, since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, The Regional Municipality of Durham has taken several steps to help lessen the impact on residents and local businesses.
Working as one cohesive team, Regional departments have been assisting businesses, providing critical services, and ensuring needed support throughout our community. For residents, focus turned to the continuation of emergency and front-line...
Durham Health implements Ontario’s COVID-19 plan for protecting long-term care homes
Posted on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 09:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is implementing the Ontario government’s COVID-19 Action Plan for Protecting Long-Term Care Homes, to help address the increasing concerns of COVID-19 in area long-term care homes. This plan includes aggressive testing, screening and surveillance for COVID-19 for residents and staff in long-term care homes.
“Long-term care homes across Durham Region have been hit hard and have seen many tragic outcomes associated with the spread of COVID-19,” said...
Region recognizes Canada’s National Day of Mourning
Posted on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 08:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Today, John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer made the following statement:
“Today marks Canada’s National Day of Mourning; an opportunity to remember and honour the lives of those who were injured, suffered illness or died because of something that happened at work.
It is today that many employers reconfirm their commitment to the health, safety and well-being of their company’s greatest asset: their employees.
My thoughts are with those who have suffered a workplace-related...
The fight isn’t over; #StayHome and flatten the curve with these new online resources
Posted on Monday, April 27, 2020 03:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham has been inspired by how the community has come together to support one another during this unprecedented time. Thank you for your efforts to stay home, physical distance and help flatten the curve.
Our collective efforts are making a difference, however the fight is far from over. It is now more important than ever to stay home and practise physical distancing to keep up the positive momentum.
To help residents join in on this collective effort, the Region of...
Residents reminded not to illegally dump their waste
Posted on Friday, April 24, 2020 01:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Communities across Durham Region have seen an increase in illegal dumping, and the Region of Durham is reminding residents that if caught illegally dumping, residents can face fines, if convicted, of up to $10,000. Leaving materials in parks, along the roadside, or on other’s property without their permission is detrimental to the health and safety of the community, and actions like this burden the resources needed to manage the COVID-19 response.
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