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Step 2 of Ontario’s Roadmap to Reopening Begins June 30th

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With public health indicators trending in the right direction, the Ontario government will move the province into step two of its Roadmap to Reopen plan two days early.

Ontario will loosen more COVID-19 restrictions as of 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, June 30. Previously, the government had planned to implement step two on Friday, July 2. Now that the province is going into step two, here are the restrictions being loosened.

KFL&A Public Health Region Moves to Yellow-Protect Level

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The Government of Ontario has placed KFL&A Public Health in the Yellow-Protect level of the provincial COVID-19 Response Framework. Strengthened public health measures will come into effect in our service areas to help control the spread of COVID19 on Monday, March 22, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. Some of these new measures include limited hours of operations for certain settings, limits on the hours for sale at food and drink establishments, reduced recreational program sizes, and collection of patron contact information.

Stage 3 Openings begin on July 17th

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On July 13th Ontario announced the next step in their reopening framework. Lennox and Addington County will move into Stage 3 as of Friday, July 17th. As a result, nearly all of our businesses and public spaces will be able to reopen with proper public health and workplace safety measures in place.

Watch Business Support Webinar from April 3rd at 1pm

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Lennox and Addington Economic Development hosted a Business Support Webinar on Friday, April 3 at 1pm.  

We provided an overview of the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit and the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy


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State of Emergency FAQs

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What is a public State of Emergency?
A State of Emergency is a situation in which a government is empowered to perform actions or initiate policies to protect the health and safety of residents.

Is the County of Lennox & Addington in a State of Emergency?
On Thursday, March 26th, 2020 at 1pm, Warden Marg Isbester declared a State of Emergency for the County of Lennox & Addington to help contain the spread of COVID-19.

Lennox and Addington County Declares State of Emergency due to COVID-19 Pandemic

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Press Release: Lennox and Addington County Declares State of Emergency due to COVID-19 Pandemic

At 1:00 pm on March 26, 2020 Warden Marg Isbester declared a State of Emergency for the County of Lennox and Addington. This declaration implements the emergency plan of the municipality and will help protect the health, safety, well-being and property of residents. This declaration of a State of Emergency is effective immediately and will remain in effect until further notice.

Media Release: Covid-19 Preparedness at LACGH

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COVID-19 HOMEPAGE


(Monday, March 23, 2020 -- Napanee, ON) The COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly evolving and information is changing quickly as more is known about this virus. These are stressful times for many and it is important to remember that we are all in this together and together we will get through.