COVID-19 response framework.The change will come into effect Monday, at 12:01 a.m.As of Friday, the health unit is reporting 98 active cases of COVID-19 in the region.
The health unit has been struggling to contain cases in the Lanark region and has issued public health orders in areas like Carleton Place, Perth and Smiths Falls to try to curb the spread of the virus.
Public health order issued to stop spread of COVID-19 in Perth, Smiths Falls regions One major change in the red zone is that gatherings indoors will be restricted to five people, down from the previous 10-person limit.