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Durham Region Medical Officer of Health issues an Order to Orchard Villa and to Lakeridge Health to address COVID-19 outbreak
Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 12:45 PM
Lakeridge Health to lead enhanced monitoring, investigating, and responding to COVID-19 outbreak and providing care for residents
Whitby, Ontario - On April 21, Durham Region Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Robert Kyle, issued an Order under the Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Act to Orchard Villa in Pickering to address the immediate risk of COVID-19 to residents and staff of this home. The Order indicates that a communicable disease outbreak exists at this facility, which presents a...
Durham Region sets up fund to help vulnerable residents during COVID-19
Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 05:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is releasing support funding in response to the growing needs in Durham’s homelessness support system during COVID-19.
The COVID-19 Community Assistance Fund is available as a one-time allocation for not-for-profit organizations in Durham Region that are providing urgent help to vulnerable residents, homeless residents and residents at risk of homelessness who are impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
To apply for funding, your agency must be:
- Incorporated as a...
Statement from Dr. Robert Kyle, Durham Region Medical Officer of Health regarding Orchard Villa, Pickering
Posted on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 05:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario - “We are sincerely saddened by the deaths of residents at Orchard Villa in Pickering. We extend our sincere condolences to all families affected by this tragic loss and our thoughts are with them during this very sad time.
“Health Department staff has been working with all area long-term care homes and retirement homes to provide guidance and information that can help to reduce the risks for both residents and staff of these homes. We are currently working very closely with our...
Durham’s business community unites during COVID-19
Posted on Monday, April 20, 2020 11:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s business community is rallying together and working as one cohesive task force to support local businesses, from across the region, during these challenging times.
The Durham Economic Task Force—comprised of local chambers of commerce, boards of trade and business improvement areas (BIAs), the Business Advisory Centre of Durham and other key stakeholders—has shared feedback collected from Durham business owners with local elected provincial (MPPs) and federal...
Regional Chair extends condolences to residents of Nova Scotia
Posted on Monday, April 20, 2020 03:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“On behalf of the Region of Durham and our residents, I’d like to offer my sincere condolences to everyone affected by the tragic shootings in Nova Scotia.
This tragedy hits especially close to home, as two of the victims were long-time Durham residents. Dawn, who was a former employee working at Hillsdale Terraces long-term care home...
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