Although COVID-19 is a reality, there is a sense of optimism and excitement heading into the first long weekend of summer 2021.
The Mayor of Prince Edward County is asking local residents, and those from out of town to please be safe.
Steve Ferguson is reminding people to respect the Stay-At-Home order for the May 24.
He says making the sacrifices for a few more weeks will reduce the strain on hospital resources, and buy us time to get more vaccines in arms.
Short-term accommodations rentals can only be provided to those who are in need of housing, same with seasonal campgrounds and campsites.
A reminder as well that provincial parks will be open for daily use, however officials are asking the public to visit a park close to home
The exceptions to the Stay-At-Home order are child care, non remote work, exercise for you and your pet, health care, pharmacy, and groceries.
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The County of Prince Edward is reminding the public to respect the Stay-at-Home order this Victoria Day long weekend.
“We have seen some encouraging progress in lowering the number of cases of COVID-19 in Ontario. However, we must work hard not to let our guard down and slip back,” Mayor Steve Ferguson says. “Making these sacrifices for a few additional weeks will reduce the strain on hospital resources and buy us some time to get the vaccine in more arms. If we can do that, I am hopeful we can start to get back some of the things we enjoy this summer.”
Restrictions on short-term accommodations / seasonal campgrounds
Do not travel outside your region or province unless absolutely necessary. Short-term accommodation rentals can only be provided to individuals who are in need of housing. If you are asked to house emergency guests/essential workers or if your STA is currently owner-occupied, please contact the County’s STA department. Let them know in advance to avoid unnecessary enforcement calls by emailing stalicensing@pecounty.on.ca.
If you suspect an STA operator is violating this provincial regulation, you can contact the STA Licensing Team at 613.476.2148 extension 2052 or stalicenses@pecounty.on.ca (7 days/week 9 am – 7 pm).
Seasonal campgrounds and campsites are only to be made available for trailers and recreational vehicles that are used by individuals who are in need of housing or permitted to be there by the terms of a full season contract.
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is strongly discouraging relocation to seasonal residences at this time. If individuals choose to relocate to their seasonal residence for the entire summer season, they must plan to self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival. Learn more
Provincial Parks open for local use; campsites closed
Ontario provincial parks remain open for day use, with some modifications or restrictions to ensure the safety of staff and visitors. Ontario Parks is asking the public only to visit and enjoy a provincial park or conservation reserve close to home and only with members of their own household.
In response to the extension of the province-wide Stay-at-Home order, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is extending the temporary closure of campground and backcountry campsites and roofed accommodations, like cabins, yurts and cottages in Ontario Parks up to and including June 2, in order to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and support Ontario’s current restrictions.
Events and gatherings prohibited
Indoor and outdoor organized public events and social gatherings are not allowed, except with members of the same household (the people you live with). Individuals who live alone may consider having exclusive, close contact with another household to help reduce the negative impacts of social isolation.
Learn more about all of the public health and workplace safety measures in place during the declared emergency and Stay-at-Home order.
The province-wide Stay-at-Home order has been extended until June 2. You should only go out for necessities, such as:
- Groceries or pharmacy prescriptions
- Health-care services (including going to medical appointments or getting vaccinated)
- Outdoor exercise or walking pets in your community
- Work that cannot be done remotely
- Child care or school
For more information contact the County of Prince Edward at 613.476.2148 extension 1023, 613.962.9108 extension 1023, or info@pecounty.on.ca.
