Close. The limits for all organized public events and social gatherings are five people indoors and 25 people outdoors. Clean fruits and vegetables by scrubbing them under running water. When we have calls where people say they have missed a call from a nurse for example, staff will ask for your contact information (telephone number or email address) and a nurse will follow up with you. Social and economic factors may also make some groups and individuals more vulnerable to COVID-19. Public Health does not provide individual medical advice or care. How can I protect myself in my apartment or condo building? The current COVID-19 Response Framework will be paused when the Province-wide Shutdown comes into effect. A South African variant called 1.351 that has recently been detected in Ontario. Your privacy is protected. On May 31, the city issued a ticket for a gathering that saw more than 30 people at a private residence. save. Supports are provided based on individual needs and include a referral for a family resource coordinator who can assist with navigating community services, supporting the client’s wellbeing and mental health and providing support to the individual’s family while they are isolating at the site. No tickets laid at gathering organized by Hillier to ‘challenge’ COVID-19 gathering limits – Oct 22, 2020. Waterloo EDC is closely monitoring and assessing new developments pertaining to COVID-19 and its effect on Waterloo Region businesses. and has been in close contact with someone who is confirmed positive or has returned from international travel in the past 14 days: but has not been in close contact with someone who is confirmed positive and has not returned from travel in the past 14 days: and has been in close contact with someone who is confirmed positive or has returned from travel in the past 14 days: If a separate bathroom is not an option, clean all surfaces with a disinfectant after use, Have food brought to the person who is self-isolating, Keep 2 metres distance between other household members, long-term care, retirement homes and congregate care, Lack the ability to safely isolate at home away from household members, Require a place to self-isolate for personal safety considerations, such as being isolated in the household (e.g. Please grab some friends and family (up to the public outdoor gathering limit) and head to a park near you to join with others from all across the Region and pray. I have questions about sending my child to school. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Can I use the safe, voluntary isolation site? Outdoor organized public events and social gatherings must comply with public health advice on physical distancing. As of Feb 13, 2021, does anyone know what the maximum gathering limit will be for Waterloo Region? The United Kingdom (UK) variant, called B.1.1.7 is the most common variant worldwide at this time, and has been detected in Canada and is the one we have now seen locally. Sometimes new variants emerge and disappear. You do not need a referral from a primary care provider or Public Health to access testing. Waterloo bylaw has not seen this same sort of increase. Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang said families can add one or two essential caregivers or someone who lives alone but that's really as extended as it should get. Gathering limit for all organized public events and social gatherings: 10 people indoors, 25 people outdoors. The Face Covering By-law requires face coverings to be worn in all common areas of a multi-residential building in the Region of Waterloo. How should you clean produce after bringing it home from the store or market? Limit close contact to your household (the people you live with). Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. That means more restrictions on gatherings, restaurants and the closure of movie theatres and performing arts facilities. Regional officials said the … The Ontario’s Province-wide Shutdown webpage has more information. General public health measures (gatherings, workplace requirements and face coverings) Gathering limit for all organized public events and social gatherings: 5 people indoors. If you are self-isolating and need to get groceries or other essential items, you can ask a friend, neighbour or family member to buy your items and drop them off on your doorstep. Submit a COVID-19 complaint Submit a COVID-19 question, © 2021 Region of Waterloo, 150 Frederick St., Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4J3, Telephone: 519-575-4400,  Deaf and Hard of Hearing (TTY): 519-575-4608, Fax: 519-575-4481, Email Us. Waterloo Region residents adjust to warm weather and gathering limits this Thanksgiving. Postpone or cancel large gatherings. "When the circulation of COVID-19 has never been higher in Waterloo region, I continue to urge for the time being that all residents only leave home for essential purposes," she said. There is no evidence at this time that it is associated with a reduction in vaccine efficacy. Effective December 11, per provincial policy, you will no longer be able to get a publicly-funded COVID-19 test for international travel. Provincial officials say the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and the Public Health Measures Table, is reducing limits on the number of people permitted to attend unmonitored and private social gatherings […] For information and the form to apply, please visit Compassionate entry for travellers and limited release from quarantine on the Government of Canada’s website. If you are notified that you have had contact with someone who has tested positive, self-isolate for 14 days, and seek testing. Is there a risk associated with receiving packages from outside Canada? Even if you have no symptoms a face covering can help contain your own respiratory droplets when you talk, cough, or sneeze. At this time, Waterloo Region residents are also encouraged to: All residents should follow the general public health measures that apply to all levels in the Province of Ontario: Please visit Ontario’s Province-wide Shutdown webpage for more information. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. No, if you are in self-isolation do not go outside for a walk, run, bike ride etc. The following people are eligible for the isolation site: Any individual, who shares a home with one or more individuals, who tests positive for COVID-19, or is awaiting a COVID-19 test result and must: Referrals can be made by community partners or Public Health. Someone who has screened positive with a rapid antigen test would also need to be tested again and have their result confirmed by a PCR test. If members choose to meet it is recommended that 1. they stay 6 feet apart, 2. wear a mask if you have one, and 3. the meeting takes place outside if possible. Visit the Government of Ontario website to learn more about the Province-wide Shutdown. If you were exposed to a COVID-19-positive person: Stay home in self-isolation for 14 days and monitor for symptoms. It is 14 days because that is how long it may take for symptoms to appear. Visit COVID-19 assessment and testing centres in Waterloo Region page for more information about testing. Outdoor gathering limits will increase to a maximum of 100 people; "Public gatherings" include indoor or outdoor community events, concerts, live shows, festivals, conferences, sports and recreational fitness activities, fundraisers, fairs, or open houses. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Limits for all organized public events and social gatherings: Five people indoors; 25 people outdoors; Limits for religious services rites or ceremonies, including wedding services and funeral services, where physical distancing can be maintained (applies in any venue other than a private dwelling): Follow the instructions in the tool. hallways, elevators, mail areas and laundry rooms) should be limited to maintain physical distancing. The risk of spread from products shipped over a period of days or weeks at room temperature is very low. For schools and child care centres, use the COVID-19 school and child care screening tool. Only leave your place of isolation to seek medical attention. At this time, residents of Waterloo Region are encouraged to avoid all social gatherings—even social gatherings where practicing physical distancing is possible. The screening tool will help determine if you need to seek care, or testing, based on your symptoms. More information can be found on the Government of Ontario’s website for what to do if you’ve been exposed to COVID-19. Stay at home. For more information on how to support vulnerable populations during COVID-19, visit the Health Canada website. Is Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) the same as the SARS virus? For more information visit our Face Coverings page. If you have been in contact with someone who is sick or who has tested positive for coronavirus, use the self-assessment tool. The process depends on the nature of the call. Who do I contact to report large gatherings? All the assessment centres take self-referrals. Please note: Region of Waterloo Public Health does not maintain a listing of private laboratory services. Refer to the ‘Tested! COVID Alert is just one part of the public health effort to limit the spread of COVID-19. Following public health measures is the best way to protect ourselves and loved ones against the spread of COVID-19, including variants of concern: Stay home when you are sick, isolate from household members and schedule an appointment for testing. What are the current gathering limits for public events and social gatherings? Every person entering Canada, with limited exceptions, must quarantine for 14 days, starting on the day of arrival. If an individual has symptoms, with no known exposure, they may return to work after: they test negative and they are feeling better. Can I call Public Health if I need medical advice or medical care? Do not go to work, the grocery store or on walks. Practice physical distancing (also known as social distancing). Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Although both viruses are from the same family of virus, Novel Coronavirus is not the same coronavirus that caused SARS in 2003. Visit Coronavirus resources for workplaces for more information. Residents who are in self-isolation should only leave their unit to seek medical attention. In this category, indoor assembly limits are set at five people. only make trips outside of the home for essential reasons (work, school, groceries/pharmacy, health care, assisting vulnerable individuals or exercise and physical activity). Limit close contact to your household (the people you live with) and stay at least 2 metres apart from everyone else. These events and gatherings may consist of no more than five people outdoors. There were no reported cases of SARS in Waterloo Region in 2003. You may also call Telehealth Ontario 1-866-797-0000 (toll-free TTY: 1-866-797-0007) for free advice over the phone. COVID-19 is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified. Health Minister Christine Elliott made the announcement Friday afternoon that Waterloo region and Durham region would move into red at 12:01 a.m. on Monday. According to Regional Chair Karen Redman, three people in Waterloo and one person in Kitchener were ticketed between Nov. 26 and Dec. 2. Screening these emails allows us to determine that only those calls needing a response from a nurse are sent to them, so that their valuable time is used accordingly. Before your trip to Canada, you must receive advance approval for both the exemption to the border restrictions and a limited release from quarantine. Where can I find the most up-to-date information about COVID-19? Outdoor dining, take out, drive through, and delivery permitted. Do I need to be re-tested after self-isolation? "For regions in … Real estate prices rocketed high- er in Kitchener and Waterloo in July, with … Posted by 4 days ago. Visit Grand River Transit to learn about how they are responding to Novel Coronavirus. Who is most affected by a COVID-19 infection? Stay home and only go out for essential purposes such as: Going to work (work from home, where possible). Wash your hands often with warm water and soap or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, Sneeze and cough into your elbow or use a tissue to cover your mouth and nose (and wash your hands after), Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. It will mean further restrictions in terms of gathering limits, including no large social gatherings, as well as fewer people allowed to eat at restaurants and closures of movie theatres and performing art facilities. As people prepare for weekend activities, Wang told people to avoid social gatherings. We recommend updating your browser to its most recent version at your earliest convenience. An earlier version of the story incorrectly noted the allowable number of people at indoor gatherings in red zone locations. All travellers returning from destinations outside of Canada are required to self-isolate for 14 days. As of Feb 13, 2021, does anyone know what the maximum gathering limit will be for Waterloo Region? As part of Stage 3, the province will also be increasing permitted public gathering limits, subject to social and physical distancing protocols. Coronaviruses are spread mainly from person to person through close contact, for example, in a household or health care centre. During the Ontario Province-wide Shutdown, there are to be no indoor organized public events and social gatherings. Public Health will contact everyone who tests positive for having COVID-19. Public Health will notify a workplace and provide support when a confirmed case attended a workplace while infectious and there was a high risk exposure to COVID-19 to others. The Government of Canada has put in place an Emergency Order under the Quarantine Act that applies to all travellers arriving in Canada in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. Businesses and organizations can refer to O. Reg. Waterloo region will move to the "red zone" of the province's COVID-19 framework as of Monday. Please visit the Public Health Agency of Canada website for workplace strategies on COVID-19 mitigation. Now What?’ handout. All Waterloo Region residents are encouraged to: Visit Coronavirus resources for workplaces for more information about keeping your workplace safe. If you are experiencing symptoms, you must self-isolate at home while awaiting your test results or until you meet the criteria provided in the tool if you do not require testing. 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Can I go for a walk if I am required to self-isolate? You should limit close contact to only people living in your own household and keep 2 metres physical distance from everyone else.You must keep 2 metres from people outside of your household including anyone who is not in your household who was previously in your social circle or bubble of 10.If you live alone, you can consider having close contact with one other household you trust. It is possible that the outside of a food container has been exposed to the COVID-19 virus during transportation and storage at the store. Symptoms of COVID-19 range from mild - like the flu and other common respiratory infections - to severe. I have tested negative, how can I get a letter from Public Health so I can return to work? Household disinfectants (e.g. Will someone contact me if I had contact with someone who tested positive for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)? The app is voluntary: The more people who use it, the more effective we will be at stopping the spread of COVID-19. Follow the instructions in the tool. If you would like to meet in person and have a venue that is available (as churches remain closed), please sen… These changes, also known as variants, are expected to occur over time. Please speak with your health care provider or pharmacist about medication. Since the pandemic started in March, Public Health has had to redeploy staff to manage the hundreds of calls we get from the public each day. You will be advised to continue self-isolation depending on your test result, your exposure, travel history and/or as directed by Public Health. If you are concerned, it is suggested that you wipe the outside of food containers as you unpack them when you arrive home, and wash your hands. No. As a result, parts of the site may not function properly for you. Measures from previous levels and: Maximum number of patrons permitted to be seated indoors is 10. The app does not use GPS or track your location. 11 comments. "Under the advice of public health, regional council as the board of health, is supportive of moving into this next level," Redman said. It’s important that those with a negative antigen test who develop symptoms or become a close contact of a case isolate and get tested with a PCR test at an assessment centre. Can you please explain your process? (Note: a previous version of this update incorrectly identified five new What is the difference between a PCR test and a rapid test? If you need immediate medical attention, call 911. If you live in an apartment or condo building, avoid communal areas such as hallways, elevators, stairwells and laundry rooms. If you have a need for emergency food, please contact the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. If the app notifies you that you were exposed, you should monitor your symptoms and. Comments are welcome while open. The screening tool will help determine if you need to seek care, or testing, based on your symptoms. Up to 25 people can gather outside. Do not use soap or other disinfectants. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more serious respiratory infections like bronchitis, pneumonia or severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Viruses constantly change through mutation. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said starting Friday private gathering limits will be reduced to 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors in Toronto, Peel Region and Ottawa. Regions in Green-Prevent, Yellow-Protect and Orange-Restrict Regions: (As of November 25th) COVID-19 tests for travellers are available through private providers for a fee. Ce projet est rendu possible grâce au financement de l’Agence de la santé publique du Canada. What is Grand River Transit doing to respond to COVID-19? Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang, the region's medical officer of health, says she has advocated to move the region into the "red zone" or "control" part of the framework because of the rise of cases locally in recent weeks "given the recent acceleration in growth, which has led to multiple outbreaks, broad community spread, and a weekly incidence rate behind only Peel, Toronto and York," Wang said Friday during a media briefing, noting those cities and regions currently have the highest incidence rate in the province. Waterloo's health unit says at least 23 cases were identified in the cluster, while 19 others are considered high-risk close contacts of confirmed cases. You can prevent the spread of germs and viruses, like COVID-19, if you: Avoid large gatherings. Social circles of 10 people who you can have close contact with are on pause in Ontario. The virus survives longest on non-porous surfaces such as stainless steel and plastic. You do not have to self-isolate anymore if you get tested and the result is negative (you do not have the virus) and you are feeling better. You can download it on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. The Ontario government is immediately limiting the size of unmonitored and private social gatherings across the entire province. What if the outside of the container of the food is contaminated? Avoid social gatherings with those outside your immediate household; Limit non-essential trips outside your home; Practice physical distancing; Wear a face covering; Wash your hands often with warm water and soap or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer; Avoid enclosed, poorly … Antigen tests are not as sensitive as PCR tests at detecting an infection and false negatives are more common. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. “Although enforcement is necessary, we really have to look at the latest stay-at-home order as an opportunity to get us where we want to be,” said CAO Bruce Lauckner during a media briefing on Friday morning. Avoid non-essential trips and keep a distance of 2 metres between yourself and others when you are out. I went through their list compared to my questions. Who do I contact to report large gatherings? Visit Resources for tenants and landlords for more information. If there is an individual in the household who: If someone in your household is self-isolating (while you are self-monitoring), you should: If your child is in school and they have symptoms or they are a close contact of a positive case or they have travelled in the past 14 days, visit Know when to self-monitor, self-isolate or send your child to school. 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