Covid-19

Status of Facilities and Services

Face Coverings in Indoor Public Spaces

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has advised that as of Monday, July 13, 2020, when you enter into a public indoor space a (e.g. grocery store, community centre, shopping mall, hair salon, library, place of worship, etc.), or use a public transit service in Simcoe Muskoka, you will be required to wear a face covering. 

A face covering means a medical or non-medical mask or other face covering such as a bandana or scarf that covers the mouth and nose.

Children under the age of 2 or those under 5 who cannot be persuaded, are not required to wear a face covering, as well as individuals whose health or ability, or cultural or religious reasons would prevent them from doing so. No proof of exemption is required.

Additional information is available on the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit website.

 The following tips to protect yourself from COVID-19 are provided by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit:

• wash your hands often with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand sanitizers 
• sneeze and cough into your sleeve 
• avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth 
• avoid close contact with people who are sick 
• stay home if you are sick 
• clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
• do not use surface disinfectant wipes to clean your hands
• maintain social distancing; at least 2 metres distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing. When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease.

County of Simcoe COVID-19 Business Survey and Results

The County of Simcoe and municipal partners have conducted multiple business surveys throughout the pandemic to motor the progression of COVID-19 impacts on local businesses. The information collected through these surveys helps to determine how we can best support your businesses and advocate to various levels of government. 

• County of Simcoe Business Survey - Part 1 Results Summary
• County of Simcoe Business Survey - Part 2 Results Summary 
• Business Survey Actions Summary 

A third regional business survey to allow businesses the opportunity to share their input is currently underway. Like its predecessors, this survey will inform actions to enhance business support and feedback will be shared with upper levels of government to inform policy and program development.

• County of Simcoe Business Survey - Part 3

Help for Businesses - Ontario

Get free rapid tests for your organization, sell supplies to government, search for PPE suppliers and testing services or apply for funding.

Digital Main Street and Beyond

Digital Main Street and Beyond is a free program and service that helps businesses achieve digital transformation. The program is built around an online learning platform, structured training programs, and a Digital Service Squad; a team of highly trained professionals who help businesses grow and manage their operations through technology. 

HeyLocal

HeyLocal is a Canadian marketplace that helps small and medium sized businesses by allowing people to shop local online with the same ease and convenience as retail giants online. Local businesses can be added to HeyLocal for free. More information on the program can be found in this webinar. 

Province Business Support Line

The province launched a toll-free line 1-888-444-3659 earlier this year, to provide support to Ontario businesses who have questions about the province's recent emergency order to close at-risk workplaces following recommendations by Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health.

Operating Safely

The Federal and Provincial Governments along with the local health unit, provide resources to assist businesses through COVID-19: 

• Operating your business safely in Simcoe Muskoka 

• COVID-19: Help for businesses in Ontario

• Government of Canada: Operating guidance

Additional Business Resources

• COVID-19 Agricultural Resources
• COVID-19 Business Funding Opportunities
• County of Simcoe Economic Development Office 

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Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

Health Canada 

Ontario Ministry of Health

World Health Organization  

Springwater Virtual Recreation Zone

The new Virtual Recreation Zone was created to help bring the residents of Springwater together while respecting social distancing at home. This page hosts a collection of online fitness and activity programs, health and wellness resources, and virtual experiences and attractions.

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