The Grey Bruce Health Unit has received notice that we will be entering the Green stage of the re-opening framework as identified by the province, effective Monday, March 1, 2021.

The regional-based COVID-19 Response Framework uses a color-coded system for each health unit (Green - prevent, Yellow - protect, Orange - restrict, Red - control, Grey - lockdown) to determine safe reopening protocols. The change to green reflects a continuing trend towards lower case counts in Grey Bruce and over-all provincial trends identified in the province’s latest modelling data.

The Green – Prevent status includes standard measures that focus on education and awareness of public health and workplace safety measures; restrictions reflect a broader allowance of activities; and, highest risk settings remain closed.

For more information:

COVID-19 response framework: keeping Ontario safe and open | Ontario.ca

COVID Response Framework (publichealthgreybruce.on.ca)

For details on the trends within the province used to make decisions about re-opening, please visit:

All Ontario: Case numbers and spread | COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Ontario

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