Share your support virtually with Durham workplaces

Whitby, Ontario – Based on guidance from public health experts, Region of Durham workplaces are not accepting homemade food, flowers or other gifts – but you can still share your support virtually.

Based on current evidence, COVID-19 can live on some surfaces for a period of time. Due to this fact, the dropping off of non-essential items increases the risk of contact between people.

To limit the potential spread of the virus, the Region of Durham is asking the community to consider sharing their support for front-line workers virtually.

Here are some of the ways you can let our front-line staff know they have your support:

All front-line staff:

• Share a Twitter or Facebook post and tag @RegionofDurham and #DurhamStrong.
• Share your message through the Region’s staff compliment form. Your message will be shared with the appropriate team.

Long-term care staff:

• Send an electronic message, which will be shared with long-term care staff. A submission form is available at durham.ca/LTCupdates.

Durham Region Transit staff:

• Fill out our Customer Comment form or share a Twitter post and tag @Durham_Transit or through Facebook by tagging @durhamregiontransit. Your post and your feedback will be shared with the team. 

Region of Durham staff truly appreciate each and every ‘thank you’ from the community as they work to provide essential services during this unprecedented time.

Quotes

 “We are taking every precaution at our long-term care homes, and that means we are not accepting homemade food, flowers or other gifts. Please consider sharing your words of encouragement and support to our team electronically. A simple thank you goes a long way.”

- Stella Danos-Papaconstantinou, Commissioner of Social Services

“Durham Region Transit has implemented several measures to ensure the continued safety of customers and staff, including physical distancing onboard and encouraging customers to travel for essential purposes only. Our employees are proud to support the community we serve during this unprecedented time and staff appreciate the positive feedback they are receiving online.”  

- Bill Holmes, General Manager, Durham Region Transit

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For more information, please contact Corporate Communications.