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Durham mayors stress on ‘social distancing’

March 19, 2020
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Durham region mayors have urged residents to take ‘social distancing’ as a serious means to slow and prevent the further spread of Covid-19.
“Oshawa continues to act with an abundance of caution to protect the safety and health of our community members and staff, but we need your help,” says Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter. “To slow the spread of Covid-19, we need to be committed – as a community, a province and a nation – to social distancing.”

He said during this unprecedented time, Oshawa continues to closely monitor developments and take appropriate steps to slow the spread of Covid-19.

“In the past, we have demonstrated the strength and resiliency of our great city. Now is the time to demonstrate that again. This is a time to be flexible, to adjust and to work together. Video chat your family, text your friends, call your neighbours and those you know who are isolated; social distancing does not mean we stop talking to one another,” he said.

“In the wake of all these uncertainties, I know I can count on us walking together through this trying time. We will pull together, support our community members and local businesses who are impacted, and do our part to overcome this global pandemic.”

Information and City Updates

Visit www.Oshawa.ca/CoronaVirus for latest updates on city closures, meeting cancellations and changes to programming, as well as frequently asked questions and resources.

Ajax Mayor Shaun Collier asked residents not to panic

The Town and Ajax Council are taking swift action to keep residents safe. Now is not the time to panic, said Ajax Mayor Shaun Collier in a video message [below].

Clarington still offering services to residents

Clarington is still offering some services to residents, despite the closure of all municipal facilities to the public. Clarington has created a dedicated web page for all municipal-related information during the Covid-19 situation. Residents are encouraged to visit, www.clarington.net/COVID-19 for daily updates and information posted at 4 pm.

The following buildings and recreation facilities will remain closed to the public until at least Monday, April 6:

  • Municipal Administrative Centre (Town Hall)
  • Municipal Law Enforcement Office
  • Visitor’s Centre
  • Clarington Animal Shelter
  • Hampton Operations Centre
  • All Fire Stations
  • Alan Strike Aquatic and Squash Centre
  • Courtice Community Complex
  • Diane Hamre Recreation Complex
  • Darlington Sports Centre
  • Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
  • South Courtice Arena, including the artificial turf field
  • Bowmanville Indoor Soccer/Lacrosse Bowl
  • Clarington Public Library, all branches
  • Clarington Museums

“We made the decision very early on in this situation to practice social distancing. Our facilities are closed to the public, but work continues. Staff will still provide services; we are just getting creative in how we operate,” said Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster.

Residents with any service-related concerns are encouraged to call the municipality at 905-623-3379 or visit the Covid-19 dedicated web page, which contains service-related updates. Residents can also subscribe to this page and receive daily emails with the latest information, said a municipal statement.

“The municipality is committed to the health and safety of our residents and staff during this Covid-19 pandemic. We are taking every action to minimize in-person interactions while still promoting a sense of togetherness and community. Follow Clarington on our social media sites, Twitter @ClaringtonON and Facebook @MunofClarington, stay connected and informed,” it added.

“As you’re inundated with news, I would encourage residents to get their information from reliable and trusted sources. The municipality is sharing information from public health and other levels of government to keep our residents informed.”

Update for Wednesday, March 18, 2020, 4 pm.

All of Clarington’s municipal buildings and facilities are closed to the public, but many of the services we offer to our residents are still available. View a full list of services available.

Building permits will continue to be reviewed and processed. Applications can be submitted by regular mail, courier or by email to BuildingPermits@clarington.net. Information on what is required to be submitted with your building permit application can be found on the Building Permit web page.

Clarington Building Officials will not be conducting inspections on projects that contain an occupied dwelling (e.g. finished basement, additions, etc.). When necessary, we will be making special arrangements using video, photos and other means. This is a temporary measure that will be in place until further notice and will be continually monitored as the COVID-19 situation evolves. The Municipality will continue to offer inspections for all other permits.

Trust your source: access these government websites for the latest information

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