On April 3, 2020 the Ontario government released extensive COVID-19 modelling, revealing several scenarios that project the potential number of cases and deaths.

In light of these projections and the upcoming long weekend, Mayor Mitchell issued the following request to Whitby residents:

“COVID-19 is a global public health crisis that is impacting us all, especially as we head into the long weekend – a time typically spent with family and friends. There are a number of celebrations happening this month, including Easter, Passover and Ramadan. While I know that this weekend will be an emotional one for many of us as we do our part to stay apart, it is more important than ever that we hold tight to our resolve to stay home – lives depend on it. Instead of travelling and visits, make calls, have your holiday dinner virtually by video – do what you can to feel connected despite the urgent need to stay apart.

I also want to remind residents who are stepping outside for some exercise this weekend that Whitby’s playgrounds and outdoor park amenities, including sports fields, are currently closed. While you can walk through our parks and on trails, I urge everyone to practice safe physical distancing of at least two metres (or six feet) to keep you and our community safe. This should be the case, whenever you’re outside of your home.

I want to again thank our health care providers, emergency responders and frontline workers in essential businesses for the sacrifices you continue to make for all of us. I also want to thank residents and local businesses for all you are doing to help stop the spread of the virus. While we might be apart this long weekend, we are truly all in this together.”
For more information on the actions the Town is taking in response to COVID-19, visit whitby.ca/coronavirus.