Stay safe when enjoying the great outdoors

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Vaughan citizens are urged to take safety precautions as pandemic persists


Whether strolling through a park, hiking along a trail or taking a bike ride, it is important to remain vigilant and take precautions to stop the spread of COVID-19 when enjoying the great outdoors in Vaughan this weekend. Remember, everyone has a role to play in curbing the spread of this virus.
 
To keep the community safe, York Region Public Health is asking residents to follow this advice:
 
  • Stay home as much as possible and limit close contact to those in your immediate household.
  • Practise physical distancing with anyone outside of your household by staying two metres away from everyone else.
  • Wash your hands thoroughly and often.
  • Practise respiratory etiquette.
  • Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.
  • Wear a face mask or covering when inside public places and when physical distancing cannot be maintained.
  • Clean high-touch surfaces often.
  • Download the COVID-Alert app.
Visit York Region’s website to learn more about public health safety measures.
 
Enforcement and education efforts continue across the city. Greater attention and a more proactive approach to education and enforcement are underway. Public complaints, concerns and inquiries should be reported to Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281.
 
Those who feel unwell and believe they have symptoms related to COVID-19 should contact York Region Public Health or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000. For additional information and resources on COVID-19, visit York Region's website at york.ca/COVID19.
 
To receive the most recent updates and news as they happen, visit vaughan.ca/COVID19, sign up for the City Update eNewsletter at vaughan.ca/CityUpdate and follow the official corporate channels on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
 
For more information about City matters, including cancellations, disruptions and postponements, please call Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281.
 
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