Under section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA), the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) may issue an order to limit the spread of communicable disease in the community. Actions under a section 22 order must be necessary for reducing or removing the risk for spread of communicable diseases and can include individuals or a class of individuals. Class orders apply to groups of persons as defined in the order issued by the medical officer of health.

On Friday, June 19th, Dr. Ahmed announced that he would be updating his recommendation on the use of face coverings in public settings where physical distancing is difficult to maintain. To prepare for the reopening of more businesses in the region of Windsor-Essex and to further protect the community from COVID-19 Dr. Ahmed is issuing a class order. This new class order effective 12:01 a.m. on June 26th, 2020, requires all owners or operators of a commercial establishment in Windsor-Essex to prohibit the entry of any person who is not wearing a face covering, unless the person cannot wear one due to medical reasons or age.

Commercial establishments as defined in the order include any place that are open to the public and offer goods and/or services for sale including:

• Retail stores
• Convenience stores
• Malls/plazas
• Restaurants
• Personal service settings
• Grocery stores and bakeries
• Gas stations
• Farmer’s markets
• Mechanic shops and car dealerships

To review the details of the order issued by Dr. Ahmed and frequently asked questions please go to the https://www.wechu.org/

There will be a special meeting of Windsor City Council on Thursday, June 25, 2020 beginning at 6pm. This meeting will be streamed live.

An agenda for this meeting will be issued Wednesday afternoon, but the main item will be a COVID-19/Stage 1 update with representatives from the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit presenting and available for questions.

Note: There will be no in-person attendance for this meeting due to COVID-19 restrictions surrounding gatherings and social distancing. Any interested parties can watch the public meeting online and send comments to the Clerk’s Department at clerks@citywindsor.ca ahead of time in lieu of appearing in person and/or as a delegation.

Family Service Kent is extending its "Buy One, Get One Free" Frozen Meals promotion in an effort to help older adults (60+) and persons with disabilities (18+) offset some accumulating costs related to the current pandemic. Through June, this offer applies to their frozen entrees, breakfast packages, and soups to ensure that everyone has access to affordable and nutritious food.

Please email info@familyservicekent.com or phone our Frozen Meals Coordinator at 519.354.6221 x236 for more information or to register for services. You can also find more information on their website: https://familyservicekent.com/…/community-hom…/frozen-meals/

Wallaceburg Retirement Residence is now open for visitors! Here's what you need to know before going.

Prior to your visit you need to: Get tested for COVID19, Bring a mask, call to schedule visit, sign in and be screened. Call 519-627-0719 for more details

Turn Gilbert the Goose into a cartoon!!!

Meet Gilbert, the new mascot for Chatham-Kent EarlyON-Line programming geared to children ages 0-6 and their parents/caregivers.

They want to make Gilbert the Goose come to life on screen! Send in your drawing or rendering of Gilbert (which they will digitize) and your design could be chosen. The winner will receive a gift card basket to local Chatham-Kent businesses. #shopCK

The contest runs from Friday, June 19th to Sunday, July 5th. The winner will be announced on Monday, July 6th.

Please go to www.chatham-kent.ca/EarlyON for complete rules.