COVID-19 Information & Response

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Government Resources

Resource	Description
COVID-19 Government Announced Support	Daily provincial updates on support for businesses.
List of Essential Workplaces	The listing of essential workplaces as released by the Government of Ontario on March 24, 2020.
Ontario Electricity Relief - Families, Small Businesses and Farms	Details on the Province of Ontario suspending time-of-use rates for 45 days.
Ontario Specific Updates - COVID-19	Updates from the Ministry of Health. Find out how to protect yourself and how to recognize symptoms.
Canada's Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses	Outlines the Federal Government's support to individuals and businesses. Covers wage subsidy and loan programs, credit availability program, tax deferrals.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities - COVID-19 Resources for Municipalities	Includes a comprehensive listing of resources from the federal government, provincial/territorial governments, associations, and other resources based on sector.

Agricultural Supports

Resource	Description
Ontario Federation of Agriculture - Statement on COVID-19 Pandemic	The OFA has compiled key information and resources to help their members and community stay connected and up-to-date.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Information for Industry	Question and answers on Temporary Foreign Workers, Food Safety, Animal Health, Financial Supports, Food Supply, Trade Infrastructure.
Information and Tips on COVID-19 related to the Agricultural Sector (Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council)	A dedicated webpage with the latest information, recommendations, employee management tips, tools (posters, policies) and links to authorities.
Canadian Federation of Agriculture - COVID-19 Resources	CFA is providing members with weekly updates on the virus as it emerges. Check this page regularly.
Farm Credit Canada - Increase to Lending Capacity	Latest updates and how to get in touch with FCC.
Mental Health and Wellness - OFA	Mental health and wellness resources for those in the agriculture sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Free resources to help your farm business during COVID-19	As part of our partnership with CAHRC, OFA members receive a free annual membership to the AgriHR Toolkit, developed by the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC).

Business Supports

Resource	Description
Ontario Together - Help Fight Coronavirus	Let the provincial government know if your business or organization can provide medical products such as ventilators, swabs, masks and eye protection.
Calling All Suppliers - Help Canada Combat Coronavirus	Let the federal government know if you can supply products or services in support of Canada's response to COVID-19.
Canadian Chamber of Commerce - Preparedness Website	Canadian Chamber of Commerce is working on a microsite with more robust tools and resources - please stay tuned and subscribe to their website for updates.
Pandemic Preparedness for Business Guide	The Canadian Chamber of Commerce developed this brief guide to assist business planning and continuity efforts
Ontario Chamber of Commerce - Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit	Guidelines and resources contained in this toolkit have been prepared to help businesses plan for and adapt to the disruption of COVID-19 and any future influenza pandemics.
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services - Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit	A Business Pandemic Preparedness Sample Checklist provided by Workplace Safety & Prevention Services.
Resources for Retailers (Retail Council of Canada)	Includes answers to frequently asked questions for retailers related to Coronavirus/COVID-19.
Small Business Help Centre (CFIB)	Everything you need to know to keep your business safe, including FAQs, government relief measures, and free templates.
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)	Details on funding and supports for entrepreneurs impacted by COVID-19.
Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC)	Offers Ready Money (quick cash or short-term) loans up to $20,000. Please call 519-814-7580 for more information.
Resources for Business and Employees (World Health Organization)	Advice and information for businesses and employees compiled by the World Health Organization.
Information for Workplaces and Employers (Huron Perth Public Health)
Partners in Employment - How to Apply for EI Online	A simplified version of how to apply to Employment Insurance.
Guidance for Food Premises (Ministry of Health)	A best practices summary sheet for food premises from the Ontario Ministry of Health.

Public Health

For accurate and up-to-date health related information about COVID-19 in Perth County visit Huron Perth Public Health website.

Provincial Government Resources:

Ministry of Health

Federal Government Resources:

Public Health Agency of Canada

Current Situation

The need to protect the public and staff in Perth South is a priority of Perth South Council. The COVID-19 situation has been and continues to be monitored closely and we are following the directions from Huron Perth Public Health. The public is encouraged to

Prevent the spread #Stayhome

Health officials have provided the following instructions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and other colds and diseases:

wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
avoid close contact with people who are sick
cough or sneeze into a tissue, discard it immediately and wash your hands; otherwise, cough or sneeze into your sleeve, not your hands
stay home if you are sick to avoid spreading illness to others
avoid close contact – stay 2 metres (6 1/2 feet) from other people