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Ontario Public Health Measures
Living with and Managing COVID-19
On Wednesday, March 9, the Ontario Government released its plan called Living with and Managing COVID-19 (PDF), which outlines the timeline for lifting remaining public health and workplace safety measures across Ontario. This includes the removal of the mandatory masking requirement for most settings on Monday, March 21, with the exception of select settings such as public transit, health care settings, long-term care homes and congregate care settings.
Recommendations from the Middlesex-London Health Unit
The current risk of COVID-19 transmission in Middlesex-London is very high. As COVID-19 cases increase and the virus continues to circulate, please follow the public health guidance below. It’s important to consider your risk for COVID-19 and to take steps to protect yourself.
- Wear a mask.
- Ensure you are up to date for all recommended doses of COVID-19 vaccine, including a booster for those 12+ and a second booster for those 60+
- Stay at home if you feel unwell or develop any symptoms of COVID-19
- Consider limiting social interactions, and keeping social circles smaller, until there is less virus circulating in the community.
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Proof of vaccination lifted in all settings
Effective March 1, 2022, the Provincial Government has lifted proof of vaccination requirements in all settings. Businesses and other settings may choose to continue to require proof of vaccination. Proof of vaccination can be downloaded from the Provincial Government by visiting covid-19.ontario.ca/get-proof.
Capacity limits lifted in all indoor public settings
Effective March 1, 2022, the Provincial Government has lifted capacity limits in all indoor public settings. Please continue physical distancing wherever possible.
Supports and Resources
This support package includes links to supports and resources to help assist you with navigating days in self-isolation.
| Groceries | Self-Isolating / Recovery |
| Pharmacy / Medicine / Prescriptions | Hygiene and Cleaning |
| Mental Health | Pets |
| Financial Supports / Social Services | Entertainment |
*Disclaimer: Please note that this list is not exhaustive. Where businesses are listed, their inclusion does not indicate or imply that the business and/or its products or services are endorsed by the Middlesex-London Health Unit. If your business is providing an essential service during the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact the Health Unit to be included on this list health@mlhu.on.ca.
Groceries
- Grocery Guy
- Grocerocity
- Hello Fresh Meal Kit Delivery
- On The Move Organics
- FoodFund Produce Delivery
- Instacart Grocery Delivery
- UberEats Grocery Delivery
- Loblaws Delivery
- Metro Online Grocery
- Walmart Grocery Delivery and Pickup
- Real Canadian Superstore - PC Express Grocery Pickup
*note, with this service, you will still need someone to pick up your grocery order and drop it off to your home. - Foodland
*note, call your local store to inquire about possible pick-up or delivery options - No Frills Online Grocery Shopping - PC Express Pickup
*note, with this service, you will still need someone to pick up your grocery order and drop it off to your home. - Meals on Wheels
- Out 'N Back Catering and Takeout
- Ontario Community Support Association
This service facilitates both requests for Meals on Wheels delivery as well as the delivery of essential supplies including groceries. Visit the website to determine eligibility. - Community Food Programs
- Emergency Food Services – London and Middlesex County
Community meals are offered in many community centres and faith-based organizations throughout London and some locations in Middlesex County. *Note, a daily meal calendar and food bank list is posted daily to this website. - Community Supports – Middlesex County
For information on grocery stores, food banks/free meals, and community agencies serving Middlesex County residents, click here.
Pharmacy / Medicine / Prescriptions
- London Drugs Prescription Delivery
- Bellwood Pharmacy Online Shopping
- Rexall Direct Pharmacy Delivery
- Shoppers Drug Mart Online Prescription Refill
- Shoppers Drug Mart Home Delivery via Instacart
- Costco Pharmacy
- Real Canadian Superstore Online Pharmacy Services
- The Health Depot Pharmacy
- Ontario Community Support Association
This service facilitates the delivery of essential supplies, including prescription medication. Visit the website to determine eligibility.
Mental Health
- Middlesex-London Community Supports (PDF)
- COVID-19: Support for People (Ontario Ministry of Health)
- COVID-19 Fact Sheet: Resources for Ontarians experiencing mental health and addictions issues during the pandemic (Ontario Ministry of Health) (PDF)
- The Working Mind: COVID-19 Self-Care and Resilience Guide (PDF)
Everyone has their own response to stress. This guide will help you create a self-care and resilience plan, as well as identify additional people and resources for support. - Video: Strategies for Mental Health (YouTube)
Taking care of your mental health is so important. Workplace Strategies has produced a series of short videos to help. Help yourself by taking a few minutes to watch these videos. - Wellness Together Canada: Mental Health and Substance Use Support
Wellness Together Canada provides free online resources, tools, apps and connections to trained volunteers and qualified mental health professionals. - Virtual Care for Mental Health & Addictions During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Ontario Health) (PDF)
- Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre
- 24-Hour Talk 4 Healing - talk-text-chat in 14 languages and Help Line 4 Aboriginal Women: 1-855-554-HEAL (4325) (Government of Ontario)
- Muslim Resource Centre for Social Support and Integration
Financial Supports / Social Services
- Ontario COVID-19 Worker Income Protection Benefit (Government of Ontario)
- Emergency Assistance (Government of Ontario)
- COVID-19: Support for people (Government of Ontario)
- COVID-19: Support for Workers (Ontario Ministry of Health)
- COVID-19: Support for businesses (Ontario Ministry of Health)
- COVID-19 Benefits and Services (Government of Canada)
- Ontario Guaranteed Annual Income System Payments for Seniors
- Community Supports – Middlesex County
Links to information on community supports including youth, family, housing, employment, and other supports and information about Ontario Works, social housing, and counselling services.
Self-Isolating / Recovery
- How to self-isolate (Public Health Ontario) (PDF)
- Self-isolation: guide for caregivers, household members and close contacts (Public Health Ontario) (PDF)
- COVID-19 and Ibuprofen use (Middlesex-London Health Unit) (PDF)
- ReActive Physiotherapy COVID-19 Survivor Rehabilitation (PDF)
Provides specialized care, home exercise programs and evidence-based telehealth physiotherapy to address respiratory and mobility impairments associated with infectious disease. To book an appointment, please email info@reactivephysio.com.
Hygiene and Cleaning
- How to care for a child with COVID-19 at home: advice for caregivers (Public Health Agency of Canada) (PDF)
- How to wash your hands/how to use hand sanitizer (Public Health Ontario) (PDF)
- Environmental cleaning in non-healthcare public settings (Middlesex-London Health Unit) (PDF)
- How to make chlorine (bleach) solution for disinfecting (Middlesex-London Health Unit) (PDF)
- Face coverings and face masks (Ontario Ministry of Health)
- ASK Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service
Pets
- Rover Dog Walking
- Jeve's Pet Care
Locally owned, family operated small business specializing in dog walking, pet and cat visits, grooming, socialization and more.
Entertainment
- London Public Library – Digital Collection
*requires a library card or eAccount - Middlesex County Library – Download & Stream
*requires a library card or virtual library card - CBC Gem – CBC’s free streaming service
- National Film Board of Canada – free films
- Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)
Google Streetview will take you to the museum and through several exhibits. - Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)
- Vancouver Art Gallery
Tour the gallery through Google Streetview. - Canadian Museum of History
Check out the museum’s selection of online exhibitions section. - Canadian War Museum
- The National Ballet of Canada
View the online exhibit showing the history of The Nutcracker Ballet - National Gallery of Canada
- Gardiner Museum
- Virtual Tour of the Great Wall of China
- Virtual Tour of the Louvre in Paris, France
Date of creation: April 2, 2021
Last modified on: April 29, 2022
Last modified on: April 29, 2022