The Grey Bruce Health Unit has extended an order requiring COVID-19 prevention measures at all commercial establishments in the region.
Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ian Arra is renewing the order issued on July 17. It will now be in effect for another four weeks starting Friday, September 11.
Businesses must ensure effective measures are in place to maintain physical distancing of two metres between all employees and clients. Alcohol-based hand rub must be available at all entrances and exits.
Business owners do not have to refuse a customer who isn't wearing a face covering but must make a verbal effort to restrict people from entering or remaining in the premises if not wearing a face covering.
“The preventative measures, as identified in the renewed Order, reduce the risk of cases and outbreaks of COVID-19 in Grey and Bruce counties,” said Dr. Ian Arra, Grey Bruce medical officer of health. “The community continues to embrace the use of face coverings as a part of their personal routine along with physical distancing and other public health recommendations. There is a great need to continue to do everything possible to prevent the spread of COVID-19.”