COVID-19
Word from the Mayor
The Town of Hearst is working together with local and provincial health establishments to monitor the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Hearst, and will provide updates as the situation evolves.
What you need to know to help you and your family to stay healthy; click here.
Reducing the spread of COVID-19: Fact Sheet.
DOCUMENTS AND POSTERS for business owners and managers.
The health and safety of Hearst residents are the Town’s and local health establishments’ main priority. In addition to our usual health and hygiene protocols, the Town is taking further measures to protect residents, who are encouraged to do the same by self-monitoring and self-isolating if necessary. For more information on COVID-19, please visit:
- Health Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html
- Health Ontario: https://www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus
Please be reminded to stay home and not go to the hospital emergency department if you experience symptoms associated with COVID-19 such as fever, new or worsening cough and difficulty breathing. People experiencing these symptoms are advised to call Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 to obtain medical advice.
Please also refrain from visiting the Foyer des Pionniers or any senior citizen home if you experience symptoms associated with COVID-19.
The Town of Hearst encourages you to remain abreast of the COVID-19 developments in Northern Ontario by visiting:
- Porcupine Health Unit: http://www.porcupinehu.on.ca/en/
- Notre-Dame Hospital: https://www.ndh.on.ca/
*How to self-monitor, click here.
** Stop the Spread Business Information Line Now Open: 1 (888) 444-3659
https://www.ontario.ca/page/list-essential-workplaces?fbclid=IwAR2fJ3W-Gm0PwaU6KnGsbDRKRNek8SdFdUX9EotdLqStdUR9IX95FveH-s4
