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For Immediate Release
February 25, 2022
Township of Amaranth to Terminate Emergency Declaration on March 1
In consultation with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, the Township of Amaranth will terminate its Emergency Declaration on March 1, 2022.
The Township declared an Emergency on March 27, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In accordance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, an Emergency Declaration provides the Mayor with the authority to take actions and make orders they consider necessary to protect property and the health, safety and welfare of Township residents.
The City of Guelph and Wellington County, both of whom fall under the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health service delivery area, will also terminate their Emergency Declarations on March 1, 2022.
“We are thankful for the support of the residents during the pandemic. Together we prevailed and were able to get a vaccination rate that allows us to terminate the emergency declaration” says CAO Nicole Martin. “I’m asking everyone to keep the community safe as we continue to follow public health guidelines during the re-opening process”
“Dufferin County has been a vital partner in the fight against COVID-19 since 2020. Without a doubt, the contributions of County leaders and staff have protected Dufferin residents and positioned the County and our region to exit the pandemic on the strongest possible footing. I have been grateful for the support and wisdom of the County. The County has prioritized ensuring residents had access to vaccines and timely information to protect them against this virus,” says Dr. Nicola Mercer, CEO and Medical Officer of Health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health. “As we look to the future, WDG Public Health will continue to work hand in hand with Dufferin County and all local municipalities to keep our region safe, healthy and prosperous.”
To date, over 80 per cent of eligible Dufferin County residents (ages 5+) are fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine.
For more information please contact:
Township of Amaranth
519-941-1007