The Medical Officer of Health for Grey and Bruce says the area is in a favourable position as it looks ahead to the Ontario government’s plan to accelerate its reopening Thursday.
Dr. Ian Arra says Omicron’s peak is in the rearview mirror with local public health indicators continuing to improve.
He points out all key public health and health system indicators are improving, including the number of new COVID-19 cases in high-risk sectors, hospitalizations, deaths and outbreaks in congregate care settings as well as the complexity of outbreaks.
“We are in a good position to join the rest of the province in further easing public health measures in Grey-Bruce,” Dr. Arra said. “All indicators suggest that Omicron peaked in Grey-Bruce just over a month ago – ahead of the province. This is great news and directly related to the tremendous efforts invested by all in Grey Bruce. We know that everyone is excited to get back to normal.”
But despite the reopening timeline, Dr. Arra is still urging caution.
“However, I would caution everyone to remain vigilant and continue following the public health measures and guidelines that are still in place. Only then will we be able to truly put this emergency behind us.”
The Ontario government announced Monday that in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, it has decided to cautiously and gradually ease public health measures sooner, with the next phase of measures being eased Thursday at 12:01 a.m.
