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COVID-19 testing and assessment centre in Huntsville open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays from 10am-4pm. Details below. COVID-19 testing at Ontario pharmacies, by appointment. Details below.
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As preparations are being made to re-open based on the direction, recommendations and guidelines provided to us by the Government of Ontario, please refer to this page frequently for up-to-date information:
Facilities and amenities
Town buildings
Town Hall - open - Customers encouraged to use cashless payments to prevent any close contact. Debit, Visa and MasterCard are accepted for most payments. Online forms and payments are available. Where possible please contact us by phone and email. Please wear a mask for entry to Town Hall.
Canada Summit Centre - Centennial Pool - open for registered programs, by appointment only. Visit the recreation and programs page for aquatics, skating and re-opening information. Customer Service desk is operating by phone and email.
Active Living Centre - operating remotely by phone and email.
Algonquin Theatre Box Office and Partners Hall - operating remotely by phone and email
Huntsville Fire Hall and Port Sydney Fire Hall - operating remotely by phone and email ; emergency services still available
Cemeteries - outdoor gatherings increased to maximum of 100
Parks and trails - open - Equipment is not being sanitized at this time
Playground structures, benches, waste receptacles and park gates - open - Equipment is not being sanitized at this time. If the play area is busy, please seek an alternate play structure or return at a later time.
Public washrooms downtown - open
Contacts
You can do business with us over the phone or online.
Aquatic (outdoor) programs - visit huntsville.ca or call 705-789-6421 ext 3023 for updates. The Canada Summit Centre pool will remain closed until further notice.
Recreation and youth programs, and events - Town recreation programs and events are not available
Special Events - The status of special events will continue to be monitored from a health perspective and plans to postpone, cancel or apply mitigation strategies will be communicated to event organizers
Other
Farmers markets – permitted, while following guidelines set by health officials.
Garage/Yard Sales - permitted, while following guidelines set by health officials. Here are some tips from the local health unit about handling and exchanging second-hand goods
Stage 3, provincial re-opening
Stage 3 updates
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restrictions to business and public spaces
places and activities not yet safe to open
gathering limits
Reminders
Please continue, to:
Maintain physical distancing of 2 metres from anyone not in your household
Indoor gathering limits are be reflective of the current order (see September 19th update on the Government of Ontario newsroom article). Gathering limits with those not in your household still require 2m physical distance. Social circles continue to be kept to maximum of 10 people - learn more on social circles
Wash hands and high touch areas frequently
Face masks or coverings are required in all public indoor spaces within Simcoe-Muskoka. For more info see SMDHU website.
Cough or sneeze into a tissue or sleeve
Monitor your health for symptoms and stay home if you feel ill
The Town will continue to evaluate impact on service and facilities during stage 3 implementation.
Council extended the waiving of the penalty on the Interim and Final Tax Installments to September 30, 2020. The deferral allows residents the ability to defer interim and final tax payments prior to September 30, 2020 deadline without incurring any penalty. Arrears on previous years taxes will still continue to be charged interest as usual.
COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Centre in Huntsville
The District’s Muskoka Paramedic Services, Huntsville physicians and the Town of Huntsville have united together to offer a Huntsville COVID-19 Assessment Centre location for the public:
Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10am to 4pm (no appointment required)
Location: Active Living Centre at 20 Park Drive (Follow signs towards Huntsville Active Living Centre located at 20 Park Drive; attached to Canada Summit Centre)
Bring: face mask, health card, and name of your doctor or nurse practitioner
Notes: there are no inside washroom facilities for public use. Depending on weather, the centre may be offered in a drive-through format
Entry
If the centre is indoors, please enter through the appropriate signed entry that is marked for those who are “COVID-19 Symptomatic” (if you have symptoms and need a medical assessment)
Please keep a 2m distance from others while waiting in line
Please do not bring other friends or family members unless they are being tested or you need assistance
Who should attend
You are concerned you may have COVID-19
You are concerned you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 at your work, school, etc.
You are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and need a medical assessment
You require a test to visit someone in long-term care or a retirement home, to attend school or an appointment, etc.
Read the media release for complete details on the Huntsville COVID-19 assessment centre.
For recommended best practices on COVID-19 visit the Simcoe-Muskoka Public Health Unit’s web page at simcoemuskokahealth.org.
Mayor Karin Terziano issues updates during COVID-19.
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Watch the Mayor's video update (as seen below)
Previous updates
May 9th written update: A joint message from Muskoka’s Mayors and the District Chair to all residents – year round and seasonal: “We are all in this together.” Read the full message on muskoka.on.ca
A joint message from Muskoka’s Mayors and the District Chair to all residents – year round and seasonal: “We are all in this together.” Read the full message on muskoka.on.ca
A joint message from Muskoka’s Mayors and the District Chair to all residents – year round and seasonal: “We are all in this together.” Read the full message on muskoka.on.ca
