It’s a united front: The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has joined with other local health officials when it comes to the current state of COVID-19.
Our Medical Officer of Health Dr. Paula Stewart says its pretty much every official in Eastern Ontario.
Stewart says the best way to keep yourself safe is to keep doing what we’ve been doing.
They also say to protect yourself, get all vaccines you’re eligible for, including boosters.
Stewart says the message is timely given the long weekend.
If you’re getting together with family this Easter Long Weekend, keep your group small and keep up with the health measures we’ve all been following for over the past two years.
Other key messages form the group are:
- Stay home if you are sick – even if your symptoms are mild.
- If you have symptoms take a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) if possible, or a PCR test if eligible.
- Practise respiratory etiquette (like coughing into your elbow) and wash your hands frequently.
- Wear a well-fitted, three-layer mask in all public indoor settings.
- If you are hosting or attending a social gathering please allow for physical distancing, outdoor gatherings are best.
- If you test positive or have symptoms, even if they are mild, you should stay home for at least five days or as otherwise advised by current isolation guidance. Individuals can be infectious for up to 10 days, so it is important that for an additional five days you wear a mask when outside your home and avoid those who are most vulnerable and high-risk settings like hospitals and long-term care.
All the measures combined will help to reduce other respiratory infections, including influenza that is circulating in our community
Finally, Dr. Stewart says all are united in their messaging when it comes to COVID-19.
Read the full statement here:
- SouthEast: Media Releases – KFL&A Public Health (kflaph.ca)
- Champlain: COVID-19 – Ottawa Public Health
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