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Orangeville terminates emergency declaration for COVID-19

March 3, 2022   ·   1 Comments

The Town declared an emergency on March 20, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, following the provincial declaration three days earlier. 

“The emergency declaration gave the Town more flexibility to tap into resources and to signify the importance of public health measures to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. The municipality still offered services and events online or through different means,” said the Town of Orangeville in a recent press release.

“Wave after wave of the pandemic has challenged residents and businesses for close to two years, with far-reaching impacts. Vaccination has played a key role in reducing the crisis in recent months. Currently, more than 85 per cent of eligible Orangeville residents (ages 5+) are fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine.”

The termination of the emergency declaration indicates that the end of the pandemic is in sight, the Town said in a press release. 

“Collectively, we have done what we could to protect our families and our communities from COVID-19 during unprecedented times,” said Mayor Sandy Brown. “It’s been a very tough time on both residents and businesses, and we can never show enough appreciation for the tireless efforts of dedicated health care workers. Thanks to everyone for doing their part. We ask that people practice social distancing and continue to follow public health measures to ensure the risk is minimal as we move forward.” 

Meanwhile, Mono ended their state of emergency on March 1 as well. 

The decision was made in consultation with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, the County of Dufferin, and the Dufferin municipalities.

Mono declared an emergency on March 31, 2020 “in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, with the recent confirmations of COVID-19 within our health care facilities, and within the general population of the County and residents of the community in general”. The end of Mono’s state of emergency on March 1 is aligned with plans in place at the Counties of Dufferin and Wellington, and the City of Guelph, all of which are within the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health service delivery area.

As of February 24th, close to 90 per cent of adults (age 18+) in Dufferin County have been fully vaccinated and with 52 per cent having received a third booster. 49 per cent of children ages 5 -11 have received at least one shot with 28 per cent being fully vaccinated. 

“As we look to the future, WDG Public Health will continue to work hand in hand with Dufferin County and all local municipalities to keep our region safe, healthy and prosperous,” Dr. Nicola Mercer, CEO and Medical Officer of Health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.

Mayor Creelman stressed that, while the state of emergency is over, “we continue to impress upon people the importance of getting vaccinated and observe appropriate masking guidelines”.

Meanwhile, Grand Valley is following suit, with their Emergency Declaration being terminated March 1 as well.

“I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our residents on their vigilance in keeping our community safe during these unprecedented times. I implore everyone to continue to follow all ongoing public health guidance to keep our community safe and healthy,” said Grand Valley Mayor Steve Soloman. “There is no denying the impacts of COVID-19 have been felt by everyone in our community and my hope is that by ending this emergency declaration we are getting close to the finish line.” 

The Town of Orangeville terminated its emergency declaration on Tuesday (March 1). 

The Town declared an emergency on March 20, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, following the provincial declaration three days earlier. 

“The emergency declaration gave the Town more flexibility to tap into resources and to signify the importance of public health measures to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. The municipality still offered services and events online or through different means,” said the Town of Orangeville in a recent press release.

“Wave after wave of the pandemic has challenged residents and businesses for close to two years, with far-reaching impacts. Vaccination has played a key role in reducing the crisis in recent months. Currently, more than 85 per cent of eligible Orangeville residents (ages 5+) are fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine.”

The termination of the emergency declaration indicates that the end of the pandemic is in sight, the Town said in a press release. 

“Collectively, we have done what we could to protect our families and our communities from COVID-19 during unprecedented times,” said Mayor Sandy Brown. “It’s been a very tough time on both residents and businesses, and we can never show enough appreciation for the tireless efforts of dedicated health care workers. Thanks to everyone for doing their part. We ask that people practice social distancing and continue to follow public health measures to ensure the risk is minimal as we move forward.” 

Meanwhile, Mono ended their state of emergency on March 1 as well. 

The decision was made in consultation with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, the County of Dufferin, and the Dufferin municipalities.

Mono declared an emergency on March 31, 2020 “in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, with the recent confirmations of COVID-19 within our health care facilities, and within the general population of the County and residents of the community in general”. The end of Mono’s state of emergency on March 1 is aligned with plans in place at the Counties of Dufferin and Wellington, and the City of Guelph, all of which are within the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health service delivery area.

As of February 24th, close to 90 per cent of adults (age 18+) in Dufferin County have been fully vaccinated and with 52 per cent having received a third booster. 49 per cent of children ages 5 -11 have received at least one shot with 28 per cent being fully vaccinated. 

“As we look to the future, WDG Public Health will continue to work hand in hand with Dufferin County and all local municipalities to keep our region safe, healthy and prosperous,” Dr. Nicola Mercer, CEO and Medical Officer of Health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.

Mayor Creelman stressed that, while the state of emergency is over, “we continue to impress upon people the importance of getting vaccinated and observe appropriate masking guidelines”.

Meanwhile, Grand Valley is following suit, with their Emergency Declaration being terminated March 1 as well.

“I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our residents on their vigilance in keeping our community safe during these unprecedented times. I implore everyone to continue to follow all ongoing public health guidance to keep our community safe and healthy,” said Grand Valley Mayor Steve Soloman. “There is no denying the impacts of COVID-19 have been felt by everyone in our community and my hope is that by ending this emergency declaration we are getting close to the finish line.” 

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