Check ahead: COVID-19 response
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COVID-19 Updates
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The health
and well-being of citizens, staff and visitors continues to be the City of
Vaughan’s top priority.
As a result,
we are implementing a number of precautionary measures. Effective Saturday,
March 14, all community centres and library branches will close at 5 p.m.,
reopening Monday, April 6, 2020 at their regularly scheduled time. This
includes all community centre permits/rentals, recreational and library
programming, swimming pools, arenas and fitness facilities as well as the City
Playhouse Theatre.
All upcoming
City and library March Break camps and daycare programming will be cancelled in
an effort to ensure the safety of the public. Refunds will be issued
automatically to all registered participants and permit holders without penalty
during this timeframe. All memberships will be extended for the duration of the
closure. For further questions or inquiries, please email reccsd@vaughan.ca for
Recreation, or lisa.mcdonough@vaughan.ca for the library.
The Joint
Operations Centre is closed to the public effective Monday, March 16 until
further notice. The following counter services will be impacted: green bin and
blue bin exchange and purchase; tree removal permits; curb cutting
applications; garbage tags; general inquiries; and the topping up of bulk water
sales.
All other
City facilities – including City Hall – will remain open at this time with
potential impacts to service levels.
At this
time, Council, committee and task force meetings will continue as scheduled.
Residents who would like to provide comment on an item on an agenda are
encouraged to provide their feedback in writing. Comments, which will form part
of the public record, can be sent to the Office of the City Clerk at
clerks@vaughan.ca.
Upcoming
City-led events are being reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The following
events are no longer taking place:
- Family Night with Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service on Wednesday, March 18
- Local Off-leash Dog Area Open House on Tuesday, March 24
- Earth Hour Vaughan on Saturday, March 28
- Kleinburg Parking Strategy Drop-in Information and Feedback Session on Wednesday, April 1
- Animal Services Microchip and Rabies Clinic on Tuesday, April 7
Please check the Events page at vaughan.ca for the latest updates about non-City led event cancellations. For information about City matters, please call Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or visit vaughan.ca. Visit vaughanpl.info for information about Vaughan Public Libraries.
Waste
collection and winter maintenance operations will continue as usual at this
time.
Residents
can take the following steps to protect themselves, not only from new and
emerging diseases, but also from the common cold and the flu:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer
- Sneeze and cough into your sleeve
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
- Avoid contact with people who are sick
- Stay home if you are sick
- Increase cleaning and disinfection of high-touch surfaces like toilets, sink tap handles, doorknobs, countertops, etc. using regular household cleaners
- Avoid sharing toothbrushes, eating utensils, drinks/water bottles and towels
Should you
feel unwell and if you believe you have symptoms related to COVID-19, please
contact York Region Public Health or make an appointment to see a doctor. For
additional information on COVID-19, visit York Region's website at
york.ca/coronavirus.
The City of
Vaughan continues to work closely with all levels of government to monitor the
situation and to ensure people remain safe. The situation is evolving and new
items will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
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