Please note that all business, public gathering, and mask wearing restrictions come from provincial orders and are not affected by the lifting of a regional State of Emergency.
CORNWALL, Ontario – The municipalities of Cornwall, the United Counties of SD&G, and the United Counties of Prescott-Russell have all announced jointly that they are lifting the regional State of Emergency Order that was first issued on March 26, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The announcement was made on Wednesday, June 30, 455 days after the order was issued.
“This summer, we will be able to enjoy many of the things we’ve been looking forward to,” said Acting Mayor of the City of Cornwall, Todd Bennett. “The end of the state of emergency doesn’t mean the pandemic is over. Please continue to mask and sanitize while you’re enjoying your favourite warm-weather activities.”
The decision was made in consultation with Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Medical Officer of Health with the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU).
“While we appear to be emerging from the shadow of COVID-19, now is not the time for complacency,” said United Counties of SD&G Warden Allan Armstrong. “I urge all residents who are eligible to receive a vaccine to book an appointment as soon as possible. We must also continue other health protocols like mask-wearing and physical distancing. I look forward to the day when this is all behind us, and through science-based decision making we will get there soon.”
As of June 29, there were just three active COVID-19 cases in the region, all in Prescott-Russell with no one hospitalized.
Residents are reminded to remain vigilant and respect rules around masking and social distancing so that the EOHU region does not regress and see a new spike in cases.
Those who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine but have yet to book an appointment are asked to do so by visiting the provincial booking website.
