BROCKTON – The state of emergency declared by the Municipality of Brockton due to the COVID-19 pandemic has been lifted.
The state of emergency order will be officially lifted 4 p.m. today (Sept. 15, 2021). The order was first declared on March 23, 2020.
“The residents and businesses of Brockton have been diligent in response to the challenges we have faced in the community as a result of the pandemic,” said Mayor Chris Peabody in a press release. “Locally we see a low rate of new cases and the vaccination rates continue to rise which allows us to consider this next step. It is time for our community to move forward adapting to living with COVID19 and our new normal.”
Peabody stressed that the pandemic is not over because the state of emergency has been lifted.
“This does not mean the pandemic is over. This is a step towards reopening our community as our staff continue to adapt and deliver essential services to the community,” said Peabody.
The municipality says that while the impact of COVID-19 is stabilizing, the Brockton Municipal Emergency Control Group will continue to meet regularly. Brockton will consider moving back into a state of emergency if necessary.
“The Municipality of Brockton will continue to follow provincial regulations and Grey Bruce Health Unit recommendations, taking all steps necessary to maintain essential services for our residents and local businesses,” state officials.
Vaccination rate
The municipality encouraged all residents to get vaccinated. In Grey-Bruce, 83 per cent of eligible residents (age 12 and older) have one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and 77 per cent are fully vaccinated.
A local vaccine clinic is being held at the Walkerton Fire Hall (510 Napier St.) on Monday, Sept. 20 from 4-6 p.m.
