By: Michael Anderson
The Town of Georgina is closing facilities and cancelling its March Break programing as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19, according to a media release issued at 4.45 p.m. on March 13.
“The Town is working closely with the York Region Public Health unit and N6 municipal counterparts monitoring the global situation with the COVID-19 pandemic. The risk to York Region residents of COVID-19 remains low,” the release states.
“The health and safety of our staff and residents is the Town’s top priority. As such, the Town is taking precautionary measures regarding facilities and programs,” says Mayor Margaret Quirk.
All March Break camps and programs for next week have been cancelled, with refunds processed “as soon as possible.”
Tonight’s performance of “The Neil Diamond Story” at the Stephen Leacock Theatre is also cancelled. Ticket holders are being contacted.
And, the Link Winter Market has been cancelled for the rest of the season.
In addition, all third party rentals at town facilities are cancelled effective March 14 until April 5 (inclusive). Refunds will be issued for cancellations.
The following town facilities are to close March 14 to April 5 (inclusive):
- Georgina Leisure Pool
- Georgina Gym
- Sutton Arena
- Georgina Ice Palace
- Club 55 locations
- Georgina Public Library
- Georgina Animal Shelter (Staff will be on site to provide animal care)
The following facilities will remain open but with controlled public access:
- The Civic Centre
- The Link
Garbage and recycling pick up will not be affected, and the regular pick up schedule will not change.
The town says it has business continuity plans in place to ensure that essential services continue to be delivered.
Residents are encouraged to follow the Town of Georgina through its regular communications channels georgina.ca and social media (Facebook and social media), for any updates.
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