COVID-19 Guidance and Advice for Businesses and Organizations
This information has been compiled by Durham Region Health Department.
The information is intended to provide guidance to businesses and organizations to prepare for safe reopening of our community, subject to direction from the Province of Ontario, and should not be construed as legal advice or to replace specific instructions that may be issued by Durham Region Health Department or the province.
The Durham Economic Task Force is here to help you navigate this crisis and working together to provide resources, tools and business support programs for businesses.
Workplace safety during COVID-19
Developing a workplace vaccination policy
Develop your COVID-19 workplace safety plan
- How businesses and employees can stay safe while operating during COVID-19
- Durham Region's safety plan checklist
- Durham Region's safety plan template
If this PDF template does not meet your needs and you require this in Microsoft Word format, please email us. - For information and criteria related to setting up an employer-led vaccine clinic
| COVID-19 Rapid Screening Program for small and medium sized businesses |
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Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade in Durham Region are being provided rapid tests by the Ontario government to distribute to small businesses in Durham Region with under 150 employees. Businesses over 150 employees may order rapid tests directly through the Ontario government portal. If you are an organization with locations across Canada, please order directly from the Health Canada. |
Stop the Spread Business Information Line
If you have questions about what will be open or impacts to your business or employment, call the Stop the Spread Business Information Line at 1-888-444-3659.
Sector specific guidance
Supporting healthy and safe workplaces in Ontario
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services is a health and safety association, supporting employers and workers in the agricultural, manufacturing, and service sectors, throughout Ontario. Visit their COVID-19 hub for critical information, resources, and updates that help employers ensure the safety of their workers.
COVID-19 public health guidance for all businesses and organizations
If you are looking for sector specific guidance that is not listed below, please refer to our COVID-19 public health guidance - All businesses and organizations document.
COVID-19 public health guidance - All businesses and organizations
| Agriculture |
| Arts, culture, festivals and events |
| Child care |
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Ministry of Education operational guidance
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| Farmers' markets |
| Golf |
| Health care professionals |
| Information for health care professionals |
| International agricultural worker (IAW) employers |
| Information for IAW employers and workers |
| Manufacturing |
| Recreational water facilities |
| Religious services, rites and ceremonies |
| Restaurant and food services |
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| Schools |
| Seniors' centres and facilities |
| Transportation |
Health Department response infographic.
Disinfectant fact sheet.
Wear a mask before entering.
Tips for choosing a proper mask.
Hand sanitizers (English).
Proper handwashing (English).
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