Town Implements New COVID-19 Screening Protocol

HALTON HILLS, ON - A new COVID-19 screening protocol will be in effect as of August 10 at all municipal facilities. Screening questions adhere to direction from Halton Region’s Medical Officer of Health to help determine the likelihood of a person’s exposure to the COVID-19 virus. “This is new and it is mandatory for everyone,” said Mayor Rick Bonnette. “This means staff, Council members and the public all have to go through the same screening; it doesn’t take very long and it is one more step to safeguard our employees and the public.” 

The screening protocol complements other health and safety measures including wearing a mask/face covering in certain public places; practicing physical distancing; frequent hand washing and enhanced cleaning protocols. 

The screening protocol is available online and the community is encouraged to complete screening in advance and on the day of attending a municipal facility where they will show the ‘green check mark’ on their mobile device. Facility ambassadors will also help with on-site, in-person screening. The screening program will keep an attendance log for 30 days in the event that contact tracing is required by Halton Public Health. After this period, data is automatically deleted. 

According to Chief Administrative Officer Brent Marshall, “As an employer, we have a responsibility to our staff to do whatever we can, to keep them as safe as possible. As a municipality, we have the same obligation to the public who access our facilities.”

Learn more on the Town of Halton Hills COVID-19 page.

About the Town of Halton Hills

The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 60,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto.  The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine. Visit the Town of Halton Hills website.

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